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🇫🇷 France24
World

'No obvious short-term way out' of war, French top diplomat tells Israel

France's top diplomat stated that there is no apparent short-term solution to the ongoing conflict involving Israel.

Mar 20 • 16:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in Iran: Jean-Noël Barrot, the head of French diplomacy, calls on Tehran for "major concessions"

Jean-Noël Barrot, the French Foreign Minister, urged Iran to make significant concessions during a press briefing in Tel Aviv amidst the ongoing Israeli-American operations against the Iranian regime.

Mar 20 • 14:37 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

What is France hoping to achieve with FM's Middle East visit?

The article discusses the objectives of the French Foreign Minister's visit to the Middle East.

Mar 20 • 14:13 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

France presenting 'nuanced position' as FM Barrot visits Israel

French Foreign Minister Barrot is on a visit to Israel to discuss France's balanced approach to the ongoing regional tensions.

Mar 20 • 14:01 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

French foreign minister Barrot heads to Israel after Lebanon visit

French Foreign Minister Barrot visits Israel following a diplomatic trip to Lebanon.

Mar 20 • 10:11 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Trump rates Macron 'an 8' as France and US split over Middle East strategy

Former President Donald Trump rated French President Emmanuel Macron an '8' during discussions about France's stance on Middle East tensions and U.S.-Israeli military actions.

Mar 19 • 19:37 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

French top diplomat to visit Beirut: Paris vows solidarity with Lebanon

French Foreign Minister is scheduled to visit Beirut to express solidarity with Lebanon amidst ongoing challenges.

Mar 19 • 10:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Macron: Irrational escalation. Iran and the US should sit at the negotiation table immediately

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the escalating conflict in the Middle East and called for immediate negotiations between the US and Iran.

Mar 19 • 10:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Qatar's Amir to Macron: Targeting energy and water facilities is a threat to stability

The Amir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, expressed concerns about attacks on energy and water facilities in a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron following an Iranian attack.

Mar 19 • 03:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Swede Executed in Iran

A Swedish national has been executed in Iran, according to Swedish diplomatic sources, as reported by French media.

Mar 18 • 12:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Go to..." French emissary received a harsh message from the Kremlin

A French envoy received a blunt refusal from Kremlin officials during talks aimed at reviving peace discussions regarding Ukraine.

Mar 16 • 19:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The heads of French and Algerian diplomacy have resumed communication for the first time in months

The French and Algerian foreign ministers have spoken for the first time in months to discuss the revival of bilateral cooperation in the context of the Middle East conflict.

Mar 16 • 08:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

Excuse me, but go to hell. Ušakov dismissed the French delegation in Moscow

Russian official Ušakov dismissed a French delegation in a confrontational manner during their visit to Moscow.

Mar 16 • 04:40 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

The Kremlin sent visiting French diplomats 'to hell'

Russian officials dismissed the peace negotiation proposals brought by French diplomats, indicating a lack of interest in collaboration on Ukraine's situation.

Mar 15 • 14:10 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

France urges Israel and Lebanon to engage in diplomacy

French President Emmanuel Macron calls for direct dialogue between Israel and Lebanon amid escalating violence.

Mar 14 • 10:07 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

Moscow Summons British and French Ambassadors Over Deadly Ukrainian Attack on Bryansk

Russia has summoned the British and French ambassadors following a Ukrainian missile attack on Bryansk, which left eight dead.

Mar 13 • 16:28 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Russia summons French and British ambassadors after a Western missile strike

Russia has summoned the French and British ambassadors in response to a Western missile attack that resulted in casualties in Briansk.

Mar 13 • 14:17 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

War in Ukraine: Zelensky meets Macron for talks on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron regarding the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Mar 13 • 12:41 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

French Foreign Minister visits Central African Republic after 7 years of absence

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian arrives in Bangui, marking the first visit of a senior French official in seven years to rekindle diplomatic ties with the Central African Republic.

Mar 13 • 08:27 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Emmanuel Macron will visit Japan and South Korea at the end of the month

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to visit Japan from March 31 to April 2 to strengthen bilateral relations.

Mar 13 • 07:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Emmanuel Macron will visit Japan and South Korea from March 31 to April 3

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to visit Japan and South Korea from March 31 to April 3, 2023, as confirmed by the governments of Tokyo and Seoul.

Mar 13 • 02:16 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

Macron and Zelensky discuss increased pressure on Russia

French President Macron and Ukrainian President Zelensky have engaged in discussions about intensifying pressure on Russia.

Mar 12 • 08:43 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Central African Republic: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on official visit to Bangui

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot is visiting Bangui to assess the progress in Franco-Central African relations since their roadmap agreement.

Mar 12 • 03:49 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The amendment of the law criminalizing French colonization in Algeria, 'a gesture for France'

Algeria's Parliament has approved an amended version of a law that criminalizes French colonization, removing demands for official apologies and reparations from France.

Mar 10 • 16:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Macron: Iran's 'regime' cannot fall 'only through bombings'

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that deep changes in Iran's leadership cannot be achieved solely through American-Israeli bombings.

Mar 9 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Macron goes on diplomatic tour and tries to sell himself as a mediator of the war in the Middle East

French President Emmanuel Macron is attempting to position himself as a mediator in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East while facing internal pressures ahead of the upcoming presidential elections.

Mar 9 • 16:56 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in the Middle East: the Louvre Abu Dhabi has 'secured spaces', reassures the French Ministry of Culture

The French Ministry of Culture reassures that the Louvre Abu Dhabi has 'secured spaces' amidst concerns over missile attacks in the region.

Mar 9 • 09:57 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Visas for France: "With a communication deficit, we have a machine for discontent"

The challenges faced by visa applicants for France from French-speaking Africa highlight frustrations over inefficiencies and lack of communication in the process.

Mar 9 • 05:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Starmer and Macron, phone calls with the White House. 'A diplomatic solution is needed'

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Cyprus to show solidarity following recent attacks, amid escalating military deployments in the region and calls for diplomatic solutions from international leaders.

Mar 9 • 00:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

French President Macron Consults with Iranian President, Demands Lifting of Hormuz Strait Blockade

French President Macron has held talks with Iranian President Pezeshkian, urging the lifting of the blockade in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 8 • 20:10 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Macron in talks with Trump and Iran's president

French President Emmanuel Macron has engaged in discussions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump regarding regional stability and navigation rights in the Hormuz Strait.

Mar 8 • 18:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

In the first call from a Western official.. Macron demands Bezkian stop targeting countries in the region

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Iranian counterpart Masoud Bezkian to halt attacks against regional countries during their first conversation since the outbreak of war in the Middle East.

Mar 8 • 17:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Iran: Jean-Noël Barrot met with Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris assigned to the French Embassy in Tehran

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot met with two French nationals, Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who were recently released from Iranian detention and are now under house arrest at the French embassy in Tehran.

Mar 7 • 19:42 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Fatima and Macron.. A Message on Instagram Reveals France's Position on the Iran War

French President Emmanuel Macron responded to a young girl's voice message expressing her fears about the war, using social media to convey France's stance on the conflict involving Iran.

Mar 6 • 11:14 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

France has spoken with Iran

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has communicated with his Iranian counterpart, according to a statement from the French Foreign Ministry.

Mar 5 • 07:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In the Face of War in the Middle East, Emmanuel Macron Positions Himself as a Consensus Protector

Emmanuel Macron is adopting a cautious diplomatic stance amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, providing military and logistical support for French citizens abroad.

Mar 4 • 18:45 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Replay: French Foreign Affairs Minister addresses escalating conflict in the Middle East

The French Foreign Affairs Minister gives a statement regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 2 • 10:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

France ready to defend its allies against Iran and warns of broader escalation

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated that France is prepared to assist its allies against Iranian attacks if requested, emphasizing solidarity with nations drawn into conflicts.

Mar 2 • 07:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Debate: Pull yourselves together

Boualem Sansal, an Algerian writer and peace prize recipient, was imprisoned for five years under dubious charges, highlighting tensions between French politics and Algeria.

Mar 1 • 10:58 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Attack in Iran: Emmanuel Macron calls for the 'diplomatic work' to 'resume its rights'

French President Emmanuel Macron insists that the diplomatic approach must be prioritized in addressing the Iranian nuclear crisis following the onset of Israeli-American military operations in Iran.

Feb 28 • 18:34 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Iran: What to know about the situation of French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris

The article discusses the circumstances surrounding the detention of French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris in Iran.

Feb 26 • 15:54 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Mitsotakis: Macron in Athens for the renewal of the Greek-French agreement

Greek government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis confirmed that French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to visit Greece to renew the Greek-French agreement.

Feb 26 • 15:49 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

France sentences Iranian woman to one year in prison for justifying terrorism

A French court has sentenced Iranian woman Mahdieh Esfandiari to one year in prison for justifying terrorism, a ruling seen as potentially influencing negotiations for the release of detained French citizens in Iran.

Feb 26 • 13:46 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Madagascar: Madagascar Charts a New Course With France After Putin Meeting in Moscow

Madagascar's interim leader Michael Randrianirina meets with French President Emmanuel Macron to renew diplomatic ties following his discussions with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, amid shifting geopolitical dynamics in the region.

Feb 26 • 04:42 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

US promises not to ‘interfere’ in French affairs – media

US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner promises non-interference in France’s internal matters following diplomatic tensions regarding comments on political violence.

Feb 25 • 19:08 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Charles Kushner: The Ambassador and Son-in-Law of Trump Who Ignores Diplomatic Protocols

Charles Kushner, the U.S. Ambassador to France and son-in-law of former President Trump, has repeatedly defied diplomatic norms by failing to respond to calls for explanations from the French Foreign Ministry.

Feb 25 • 08:31 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Lack of Interest in Language Learning - The French Complain About US Ambassador Kushner's Attitude

The article discusses the complaints from French officials regarding US Ambassador Jared Kushner's diplomatic approach and lack of engagement with issues like language learning.

Feb 25 • 04:25 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

US, France move to steady ties after Paris restricts ambassador's access

U.S. and French officials are taking steps to stabilize relations following France's decision to limit U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner's access to key government officials.

Feb 24 • 20:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Friendly communication between the USA and France after the murder of a far-right activist

The US Ambassador to Paris contacted the French Foreign Minister to ease diplomatic tensions following the murder of a far-right activist in France.

Feb 24 • 19:47 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Trump's ambassador receives a visiting ban in France

Charles Kushner, the U.S. ambassador to France, has been banned from visiting French ministers following a diplomatic incident over U.S. interference in France’s internal affairs.

Feb 24 • 19:30 UTC

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