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A top French court overturns government-ordered mosque closure, a first

France's highest administrative court dismissed on Tuesday an appeal from the Interior Ministry that aimed to close a mosque in the southwestern town of Pessac for six months.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2022

French afternoon election turnout down 2 percentage points from 2017

Turnout figures for the second round of France's presidential election on Sunday showed a 63.23% participation rate by 5 p.m. (1500 GMT), the interior ministry said, below the 65.30% recorded at the same time in the 2017 election.

Reuters · Apr 24, 2022

Catholic priest attacked with knife while celebrating Mass in Nice

The French Interior Ministry has confirmed that a Catholic priest was attacked during the celebration of Mass by a man wielding a knife. The victim's life is not in danger. A suspect has been arrested.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 24, 2022

France closes mosques with powers that some critics say use ‘secretive evidence’

For three years, Karim Daoud ran the mosque in this small town in northwest France. He also coached kids’ soccer teams and for more than two decades has worked for the local council's youth services.

Reuters · Apr 5, 2022

Government meeting with Corsica's political leaders postponed after violence

A meeting set for 8 April between Corsica's political leaders and the French government has been postponed, the Interior Ministry said on Monday. The decision follows violent clashes during a weekend demonstration attended by thousands of supporters of murdered separatist Yvan Colonna.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 4, 2022

Russian troops branded 'cowards' by commander in leaked voice note after defying Putin

A furious Siberian-based Interior Ministry commander recorded a six-minute voice note telling Russian riot police called on to fight in the war that they'd live a life of shame

Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2022

Mexican armed forces knew about attack on 43 students, report says

Mexico's armed forces knew that 43 student teachers who disappeared in 2014 were being kidnapped by criminals, then hid evidence that could have helped locate them, according to a report released Monday by special investigation.

Reuters · Mar 28, 2022

Germany may prosecute use of pro-Russia ‘Z’ symbol

Authorities say the use of the letter in some cases could constitute an endorsement of Russian aggression in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2022

Displaying 'Z' symbol could be criminal act in Germany, ministry says

Individuals who display the letter "Z" in Germany to symbolise support for Russia's war in Ukraine could be liable to prosecution, an Interior Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 28, 2022

Ukraine-Russia war updates: 'Humanitarian catastrophe' imminent in Mariupol as mayor calls for complete evacuation of city

The mayor of Mariupol says 160,000 civilians remain trapped, calling for the city's complete evacuation.

ABC News · Mar 27, 2022