Tag: Hollande
National symbol of France could be woman in ‘burqa’: Hollande
President Francois Hollande speaks of “a problem with Islam” in French society, in excerpts published Wednesday of a book in which he also suggests...
Hollande vows war on IS ‘by every means’ after church attack
President Francois Hollande vowed Tuesday to wage war against Islamic State (IS) “by every means” within the law after two men linked to the...
Hollande warns of risk of Turkey-Russia war over Syria
French President Francois Hollande said on Friday that there was a risk of war between Turkey and Russia over Syria, adding that Moscow should...
Hollande starts India visit, says jet deal will take time
France’s President Francois Hollande played down the prospect of a swift conclusion to a drawn-out deal for New Delhi to buy 36 French jet...
France says Russian strikes in Syria must only target Islamic State
Russian air strikes in Syria must clearly target only Islamic State, France's foreign ministry said on Monday in response to questions over recent raids...
At least 120 dead, hostages taken in Paris terror attacks
Explosions were heard near a stadium where a soccer match was underway and there are also reports of dozens of people being held in a hostage situation at a theatre
At least seven churches burned in Niger as Charlie Hebdo protests...
Around 1,000 youths wielding iron bars, clubs and axes rampaged through the city, hurling rocks at police who responded with tear gas in a second day of violent demonstrations
French govt resigns, PM Valls to form new govt today
Hollande’s office said in a statement a new government would be formed on Tuesday in line with the “direction he (the president) has defined for our country.”
Hollande to eat two dinners to keep Barack Obama and Vladimir...
French President François Hollande certainly will not go hungry tonight (Thursday). He is dining twice – first with US President Barack Obama, then with...
Hollande wants EU to lift Syria weapons ban
French President Francois Hollande has called on Europe's leaders to lift an arms embargo on Syria to help groups fighting the regime of President...
French president arrives in India to clinch $12 billion jet deal
French president Francois Hollande embarked on a fresh push on Thursday to clinch a $12-billion sale of Rafale fighter jets as he held talks...
Hollande pledges French withdrawal from Mali
France will continue operations in northern Mali, but will hand over military operations in the country in time, President Francois Hollande has told troops...
Algeria hostage crisis justifies Mali intervention: Hollande
The Algeria hostage crisis has proved that French military intervention in Mali is right, said French President Francois Hollande.
"The Algerian authorities inform me...
France to send more troops to Mali
France is planning to deploy a total of 2,500 troops in Mali, more than three times the number sent so far to its former...
African troop deployment to take “a good week”: Hollande
French President Francois Hollande said on Tuesday that the deployment of a joint African force to help French troops battle al Qaeda-affiliated militants in...
France won’t buy troubled Petroplus refinery: Hollande
About 500 jobs at the 161,000 barrels-a-day Petit-Couronne refinery are at risk, the latest industrial headache for the Socialist leader who has vowed to...
Hollande makes ‘friendly’ mistake in note to Obama
Bunty French President Francois Hollande's attempt to sign a note congratulating Barack Obama for getting re-elected wound up lost in translation — and all...
