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French commander: Extremists in Africa try to exploit virus

May 6, 2020 In Homeland Security Staff

Islamic extremists in West Africa's Sahel region are trying to exploit COVID-19 to gain followers but haven’t had much success, according to the commander of the French military's Operation Barkhane there.

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3 European Nations Condemn North Korea's Missile Launches

August 28, 2019 In Homeland Security Staff

Three U.S. allies on condemned the "repeated provocative launches" of ballistic missiles by North Korea, saying they violate U.N. Security Council resolutions banning any such activity.

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Paris Celebrates Its Liberation From Nazis, 75 Years On

August 26, 2019 In Homeland Security Staff

Paris celebrated the American soldiers, French Resistance fighters and others who liberated the City of Light from Nazi occupation exactly 75 years ago on Sunday.

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French Police Suicide Rate Climbs, French Govt Is Flummoxed

August 19, 2019 In Homeland Security Staff

Three riot police officers, a police commander, a police academy teacher — all are among eight French police officers who have killed themselves recently. That makes 64 so far this year.

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France Calls For Dialogue Between US, Iran

June 25, 2019 In Homeland Security Staff

France has reiterated its call for de-escalation and dialogue between the U.S. and Iran, as world leaders prepare for the Group of 20 summit.

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Terror Probe After 'Low Force' Blast in French City of Lyon

May 28, 2019 In Homeland Security Staff

France: A "low force" blast hit a busy street in Lyon, injuring seven people as it shattered the glass from a refrigerated shop cooler in a bakery.

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Baghdad Court Sentences Fourth French IS Member to Death

May 28, 2019 In Homeland Security Staff

Mustafa Mohammed Ibrahim became the fourth French citizen to be sentenced to death by a Baghdad court for joining the Islamic State.

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France Is Prepared To Extend Its Nuclear Deterrent To Germany

March 1, 2019 In Homeland Security Staff

France has taken the bold and unprecedented step of pledging to extend its nuclear deterrent to cover German territory in the case of armed aggression.

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December Terror Threat Snapshot: Vigilance For The Holidays

December 14, 2018 Glynn Cosker

December Terror Threat Snapshot: "We must strengthen our security to prevent more people from being radicalized and do all we can to thwart potential attacks." – Rep. Michael McCaul.

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Attack At Christmas Market In French City Kills 3, Wounds 12

December 12, 2018 In Homeland Security Staff

A man who had been flagged as a possible extremist sprayed gunfire near the famous Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg – killing three.