French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said that a "major danger for France" had been eliminated after US-backed forces said they had captured Islamic State's last shred of territory in eastern Syria at Baghouz.

French President Macron hails Islamic State defeat as ending a 'major danger' for France

Thousands of police fanned out across central Paris and other French cities Saturday ahead of planned "yellow vest" protests, with the government vowing to prevent a repeat of the rioting and looting seen in the capital last week.

French police out in force to prevent 'yellow vest' violence

Paris police said Friday that "yellow vest" protests would be banned on the Champs-Elysees on Saturday, a week after hundreds of anti-government demonstrators rioted and looted shops on the iconic Paris avenue.

Paris police ban 'yellow vest' protests on Champs-Elysees Saturday

France warned Wednesday it might vote against Britain's demand for an extension to its planned EU departure date unless Theresa May presents a credible exit strategy to fellow European leaders.

France warns it could vote against Brexit extension

The French government sacked the top police official in Paris on Monday following another weekend of rioting in the capital during "yellow vest" protests which have put President Emmanuel Macron on the defensive.

Paris police chief sacked after Champs-Elysees rioting

The French government admitted Sunday its security measures had been "insufficient" to stem an arson and looting rampage by black-clad anarchists during a "yellow vest" protest along the famous Champs-Elysees in Paris.

French government admits security 'flaws' in violent Paris riots

After hooded rioters torched and looted shops in Paris' fabled tourist areas, President Donald Trump took aim at France suggesting its climate policy was to blame.

As Paris demos burn, Trump tries a told-you-so

Rioters looted and torched shops and businesses on the famed Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris on Saturday, on the 18th weekend of French "yellow vest" protests, characterised by a sharp increase in violence after weeks of dwindling turnout.

'Yellow vest' protesters torch shops, businesses in heart of Paris

Yellow vest protesters gathered at Champs Elysees on Saturday (March 16) for the 18th round of demonstrations, promising to pile on the pressure on President Emmanuel Macron's government so that their demands are met.

'Yellow vests' kick off ultimatum march in round 18 of Paris demonstrations

Rwanda, which has accused France of complicity in the 1994 genocide that killed some 800,000 of its citizens, said Tuesday it had invited President Emmanuel Macron to attend the 25th anniversary of the massacre on April 7.

Rwanda invites Emmanuel Macron to attend 25th anniversary of genocide

France should link pension rises for the poorest retirees with inflation again, the head of President Emmanuel Macron`s ruling party said on Sunday, as politicians seek a response to a wave of protests over high living costs.

Macron's party favours pensions boost for poorest amid protests

Tens of thousands of "yellow vest" demonstrators marched in France Saturday, but the latest turnout figures suggest the movement is struggling to maintain momentum after nearly four months of protests.

Numbers down for France's 'Yellow vest' protests

French Space Agency CNES on Wednesday signed an agreement with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to set up a maritime surveillance centre in the country.

France space agency signs agreement with ISRO to set up maritime surveillance centres in India

Turnout for a 16th round of "yellow vest" protests in France on Saturday was half the previous week's levels and marches were largely peaceful, in a relief for President Emmanuel Macron who has struggled to find a response to the movement.

France's 'yellow vest' protest numbers sharply down, government figures show

French "yellow vest" protesters gathered on the Champs Elysees in Paris Saturday for the 16th weekend of demonstrations since the movement against fiscal inequality and the political class blew up late last year.

French 'yellow vests' gather for 16th weekend of protests

Thousands of people marched on Saturday in Paris and other cities and dozens were arrested as France's "yellow vest" movement staged its 15th consecutive weekend of demonstrations against the government.

Thousands march as France's 'yellow vest' protests rumble on

French President Emmanuel Macron will announce measures to fight a flare-up in anti-Semitism during a dinner with Jewish community leaders Wednesday, a day after a spate of hate crimes brought thousands onto the streets in protest.

Emmanuel Macron to unveil measures to fight anti-Semitism

France's "yellow vest" protests are part of a humanist movement aimed at improving the lives of everyone in the country, one demonstrator said on Saturday, defending those who took to the streets for the 14th weekend in a row.

French 'yellow vests' marching for everyone, protester says as support falls

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday condemned an "unacceptable increase" in anti-Semitic vandalism and hate speech, linking it to a wave of demonstrations against his government, according to spokesman Benjamin Griveaux.

Emmanuel Macron denounces 'unacceptable increase' in anti-Semitic acts

A "yellow vest" demonstrator lost his hand during clashes with police outside the main parliament building in Paris on Saturday, witnesses told AFP, during a 13th weekend of anti-government protests across France.

Paris: Protester loses hand at 'yellow vest' march

Thousands of French "yellow vest" demonstrators marched on Saturday for their 13th weekend of action, with scuffles in Paris and a demonstrator's hand mangled by a small explosive.

More violence in Paris as 'yellow vests' keep marching

Clown-faced politicians and cinema mix at Nice Carnival

Paris street artists bring splash of colour into 'yellow vest' crisis

France and Germany will on Wednesday announce a 65 million euro ($74 million) contract financed equally by both countries over two years as the first act of the joint programme to design a next-generation combat jet, a French army source and two other sources familiar with the matter said.

France and Germany to launch first contracts on future combat jets

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