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Someone in Hospitalized for COVID-19 Every 30 Seconds in France, PM Says
"The pressure on our hospitals has intensified enormously," said French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Thursday.
Doctors Without Borders Expanding Aid in France as COVID Cases Increase
The international humanitarian aid organization is seeking additional assistance from medical professionals and paramedics, as it looks to grow relief initiatives in French nursing homes and residential care facilities.
Paris Hospital Director Calls for Christmas Gatherings to be Canceled
Julien Lenglet said that celebrations could end as "giant, intergenerational clusters that could be at the origins of a potential new third wave" of the coronavirus pandemic.
U.K. Terror Threat Level Rises to 'Severe' After Austria and France Attacks
An attack on the U.K. is "highly likely", moving from a substantial to severe threat level.
Poll: 8% of Germans Would Vote for Trump, Europe Overwhelmingly Backs Biden
About 8 percent of Germans would vote for Trump compared to 66 percent who back Joe Biden to win the U.S. presidential election in four days.
More Terror Attacks Inevitable in France as 'War on Islamists' Continues
It was 1971 when France last went a calendar year without a terror attack.
Trump Was Criticized for His COVID Leadership, but Now Europe Faring Worse
With Europe once again the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, is trying to stop the virus spreading a losing game?
France Raises Terror Threat Level to Highest After Spate of Attacks
Move comes after three killed in the French city of Nice by a knifeman who struck on Thursday morning.
Woman Beheaded in Church, Two Others Killed in Knife Attack in Nice, France
Police have cordoned off an area of the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Nice following the suspected terror attack on Thursday morning.
France to Enter Nationwide Lockdown on Friday Due to Rising COVID-19 Cases
"The virus is circulating in France at a speed that even the most pessimistic forecasts had not anticipated," French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday.
Iran Says Macron Encourages Violence By Defending Muhammad Cartoons
Macron is embroiled in accusations of Islamophobia after refusing to condemn cartoons considered blasphemous by some Muslims.
COVID Cases Are Now Rising in These European Countries
Spain, France, the U.K., Italy and Germany are seeing a record-breaking number of coronavirus infections as a second wave of the pandemic ripples through Europe.
'Emily in Paris' Viewers Can't Stop Mocking the Show, Now Read The Creator'
As a "love letter" to Paris, Darren Star explained that the show was meant to display the city's glamor, even if it appears cliché.
Beekeeper Dumps Nest With 1,500 Asian Hornets Outside Town Hall in France
Christian Grasland said he delivered the nest to the municipal building in Brittany to "raise awareness" about the invasive species.
Armenia Wants Iran's Help, Azerbaijan Says US, Russia, France Lack Progress
Armenia's ambassador to the U.S. told Newsweek "Iran has the capacity and could use its leverages to restrain Azerbaijan and urge Turkey not to add fuel to fire in Nagorno Karabakh," while Azerbaijan's envoy "appreciates every offer to help with reaching the much needed peace in our region."
Minor among Those Taken into Police Custody for Beheading Teacher
French police have opened a terrorism investigation after the 18-year-old man said to be of Chechen origin carried out the brutal daytime attack on a teacher in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, northwest of Paris.
Partial Lockdowns Return to Europe As COVID Cases Rise 40 Percent in a Week
Several major European cities, including London, Rome, Paris and Madrid, have reimposed restrictions in recent weeks.
China 'Censorship' Forces Closure of Genghis Khan Museum Exhibit in France
The museum in Nantes said Chinese authorities requested control over the show and demanded that "Genghis Khan" and "Mongol" references be removed.
COVID Vaccine Update, France's Sanofi Aims for Mid-2021 Rollout
There may be "up to 100 million doses" of a COVID-19 vaccine available by the end of the year, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar stated last week.
Macron Shows What Not to Do in Lebanon
The only way to help Lebanon will be when the good people of Lebanon can rise up and finally divest themselves of Hezbollah.
Stabbing in Paris Leaves 4 Children and 1 Adult Dead, 5 Injured
The incident in a neighborhood in eastern Paris was perpetrated by the family's uncle and has left three people in serious condition.
Paris Could Be Put On 'Maximum Alert' as ICU Bed Occupancy Becomes Critical
"It is getting worse faster in Paris and the surrounding area," said French Health Minister Olivier Véran.
Europe COVID-19 Cases Surge, Countries Prepare Measures Against Second Wave
Weekly new cases in Europe were reported to have surpassed levels seen during the first peak of the outbreak in March.
90-Year-Old Man Shoots His Therapist During Session, Police Say
The 43-year-old woman was taken to hospital in Bordeaux, France, following the shooting on Thursday.
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation Weighs in on Netflix's 'Cuties'
NCOSE suggested cutting certain scenes from the film that may be viewed as suggestive.
European Countries 'Experiencing Larger Outbreaks' of Local COVID-19 Cases
The U.K., France, Belgium and several other countries in Europe are "reporting community transmission," according to the World Health Organization.
Man Tries to Swat Fly During Dinner, Blows Up Kitchen
A French man destroyed his kitchen by swinging an electric fly swat racket which ignited a gas canister.
Europe Coronavirus Cases Are Rising Fastest in These Five Countries
New infections have been increasing in France, Italy, Hungary, Croatia and Estonia in recent weeks.
Brown Recluse Spider Bites Sleeping Man Who Almost Loses an Arm
A man from eastern France nearly had his arm amputated after a spider bit him while he was sleeping in June.
France COVID Cases Near All-Time High as Spain Sees Spread Faster Than U.S.
Both European countries now appear to be entrenched in a second wave of the pandemic.