Tag: France
Julian Assange Has Been a Political Prisoner: Council of Europe
The improper use of the 1917 Espionage Act has discouraged journalists from reporting on governmental misconduct. On Wednesday, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe declared that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been a political prisoner and urged the United States to amend its Espionage Act to prevent its future use against journalists or […]
October 2, 2024
Italy Calls Meeting of G7 Leaders Over Escalation in Middle East
French President Macron asked Israel to end forthwith its military operations in Lebanon. On Wednesday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for a virtual meeting of the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) to discuss the escalation of the war in the Middle East between Israel and Iran. RELATED: Russia and China Call for […]
October 2, 2024
French President Calls for Ceasefire Betwen Israel and Hezbollah at UN
The leader called for a cessation of hostilities, but equated the Israeli aggression that left hundreds dead, including children and women, with attacks on military targets by the Lebanese resistance. French President Emmanuel Macron took advantage of his speech on Wednesday before the UN General Assembly to urge Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah to […]
September 25, 2024
France’s New Conservative Government Revealed Despite Left-Wing Winning Legislatives
‘The government has neither legitimacy nor a future. It will be necessary to get rid of it as soon as possible,’ Melanchon said. On Sunday evening, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced the formation of his government with 39 members coming from center and right-wing parties. Among the 17 ministers, seven come from President Emmanuel […]
September 23, 2024
Eight Migrants Died While Attempting to Cross English Channel From France
Between Sept. 7 and 13, at least 412 undocumented migrants attempted to cross the English Channel in small boats. France’s Maritime Prefecture of the Channel and the North Sea confirmed that eight migrants died while attempting to cross the English Channel from France between Saturday night and Sunday morning. RELATED: Senegal: Number of Dead Migrants […]
September 16, 2024
The French Left Confirms Protests Against ‘Usurper’ Michel Barnier
‘When the wind blows strong, it also sweeps away the weathercocks,’ warned Melenchon. On Thursday, just hours after the appointment of Michel Barnier as prime minister, the Rebellious France party (La France Insoumise, LFI) announced that it would file a “Motion of No Confidence” against the future government and accused President Emmanuel Macron of disregarding […]
September 6, 2024
French Left Denounces Barnier’s Appointment as Electoral Theft
LFI leader Melenchon called on citizens to take to the streets to defend democracy. On Thursday, Jean-Luc Melenchon, founder of La France Insoumise (LFI), strongly criticized President Emmanuel Macron for appointing the conservative Michel Barnier as Prime Minister. RELATED: France Tramples on Press Freedom With Criminal Proceedings Against Durov: Russia “It’s an electoral theft,” said […]
September 5, 2024
A Dozen Migrants Die in a Shipwreck in the English Channel
French repressive policies are ineffective and repeatedly lead to incidents and tragedies, said activist Kwantes. On Tuesday, France’s Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin confirmed that twelve migrants died when the boat they were trying to use to cross the English Channel from France to the United Kingdom capsized. RELATED: Colombia: 28 Migrants Rescued in the Pacific […]
September 3, 2024
Paralympics: Venezuelan Para-Athlete Santos Wins Gold in 400 Meters
‘I am proud to see the first Venezuelan man to win gold at the Paralympic Games,’ President Maduro stressed. On Monday, Venezuelan para-athlete Enderson Santos won gold in the 400 meters in the T11 category, which is for athletes with extreme visual impairment who require a guide. RELATED: Paralympics: Colombian Erica Castaño Wins Gold Medal […]
September 2, 2024
Paralympics: Colombian Erica Castaño Wins Gold Medal in Discus Throw
Sixteen years ago, she suffered a gunshot injury that impaired the mobility of her legs. On Friday, Erica Castaño was crowned champion in the discus throw in the F55 category for athletes with physical disabilities, becoming the first Colombian woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympic Games. RELATED: Paralympics: China Claims Four Golds, […]