Europe rights commissioner concerned by France immigration policies
Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Thomas Hammarberg released a report Thursday saying that "French detention and immigration policies risk reducing human rights protection." laying out the findings of his visit to France in May,...
French police on Monday arrested alleged leader of the Basque separatist group ETA Mikel Garikoitz Aspiazu Rubina near the country's border with Spain. Aspiazu Rubina is suspected of leading the group's armed...
Former Taiwan president cleared on defamation charges in frigate scandal
The Taipei District Court on Tuesday cleared former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian of defamation charges stemming from Taiwan's 1991 purchase of six frigates from France. Six retired Taiwanese admirals filed suit against Chen following his...
The French parliament voted to amend the French Constitution on Monday, passing the amendment package by the necessary three-fifths vote of legislators from both the French National Assembly and Senate . The amendments [draft bill,...
The French Senate on Wednesday passed a constitutional reform bill which is backed by French president Nicolas Sarkozy and which was designed to modernize the constitution and redefine governmental powers. The subject...
Definition of 'Israel' holds back Paris summit agreement with Palestinians
French foreign minister Bernard Kouchner said Monday that officials will have to adjust the final declaration of a Paris Mediterranean summit because of a disagreement between Israelis and Palestinians on how Israel [JURIST news...
French President Nicolas Sarkozy Thursday told the European Parliament that the European Union (EU) should quickly resolve conflicts over the proposed EU reform treaty , formally...
Chad president agrees to international probe into abuse of power allegations
Chadian President Idriss Deby agreed to an international investigation into allegations of abuse of power during a meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy Wednesday. The decision follows accusations...
The French Senate and National Assembly Thursday approved the new EU reform treaty , properly known as the Treaty of Lisbon . The treaty now goes to French President Nicolas...
Bernard Nicholas : "Cette audience devant la C.I.J de La Haye est en effet un épisode important de cette affaire.La République de Djibouti appuie sa demande sur un accord...
