The victim’s families drew some solace from the verdict, which placed responsibility for the tragedy squarely with Moscow, but the men found guilty may never be arrested.
Author: CONSTANT MEHEUT
Dutch Court Convicts 3 Men Over Downing of MH17 Plane in 2014
The verdict offers a bare measure of justice for the 298 people killed in the downing of the jet, but it may set an example for possible prosecutions of Russian crimes during the current war.
A Timeline of Events in the MH17 Plane Crash Investigation
The disaster claimed 298 civilian lives, and came in the midst of a conflict that foreshadowed Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
France Returned 24 Skulls to Algeria. They Weren’t What They Seemed.
The restitution of the remains, said to belong to 19th-century freedom fighters, was hailed as a symbol of reconciliation, but papers obtained by The Times reveal a gesture muddled by politics.
Tens of Thousands March in Paris to Protest Rising Living Costs
The demonstration occurred on the heels of strikes at oil refineries, adding to a tense political atmosphere.
With Leaps and Bounds, Parkour Athletes Turn Off the Lights in Paris
As an energy crisis looms, nimble young activists are using superhero-like moves to switch off wasteful lights that stores leave on all night.
In Long-Contested Move, Paris Makes Sacré-Coeur a Historical Monument
The basilica, which sits atop the hill of Montmartre, is the second most visited site in the capital, after Notre-Dame.
Éric Dupond-Moretti, French Justice Minister, Faces Trial
Éric Dupond-Moretti opened investigations of judges he had clashed with as a lawyer, prompting accusations that he had abused his position to settle scores.
Top European Court Condemns France Over Refusal to Bring Home ISIS Families
Fighters’ families have been held in Kurdish-run camps in Syria for years. The court ruled that France had violated their right to return home when rejecting their requests for repatriation.
‘Glorious’ Hero or ‘Deplorable’ Traitor? Pétain’s Legacy Haunts French Island
Philippe Pétain, who led France to victory in World War I and then collaborated with the Nazis, is buried on a small island, where his grave is the site of bitter debates over his legacy.