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- Macron and Sisi call for a rapid end to Israel-Gaza hostilities
France and Egypt on Monday called for a rapid end to fighting in Israel and Gaza as the violence that has killed more than 200 people entered its second week.
News Wires. France 24. Mon, 17 May 2021 19:26:37 GMT. - New Portuguese Holocaust museum receives 1,000 visitors in first month
The museum has generated political and diplomatic interest in multiple countries, with visits from the embassies of Israel, the United States, Russia, France, Sweden, and more.
Jerusalem Post. Mon, 17 May 2021 17:33:38 GMT. - Transgender women allowed to play rugby in France after unanimous Federation vote
Transgender women can play rugby in France's domestic competitions next season after the FFR board votes to go against World Rugby guidelines.
BBC News. Mon, 17 May 2021 17:21:22 GMT. - Heathrow chief calls for France,Greece and Spain to be added to UK's travel green list this summer
Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye today urged ministers to give the industry and British holidaymakers 'confidence' that they will be able to jet-off to top European destinations this year.
Daily Mail. Mon, 17 May 2021 16:51:23 +0100. - Rafael Nadal Tops Novak Djokovic For Italian Open Title, In Position To Win Record 21st Major At French Open
Rafael Nadal won the Italian Open title over rival Novak Djokovic in three sets on Sunday, and is now poised to win his 14th Roland Garros title and record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title.
By Adam Zagoria, Contributor. Forbes. Sun, 16 May 2021 18:58:46 -0400. - Angry residents bid to oust rapist French mayor ruling from inside prison
Residents of a French town on the outskirts of Paris are mounting a bid to oust their mayor, who is continuing to run the town from his prison cell despite being convicted of rape.Georges Tron, 63, a former minister in Nicolas ...
New Zealand Herald. Sun, 16 May 2021 09:43:34 +1200. - Andy Murray chooses to miss French Open
Andy Murray will not play at the French Open and will instead focus on preparing for the grass-court season.
BBC News. Sat, 15 May 2021 21:25:04 GMT. - Organizers vow to push ahead after court upholds ban on Paris anti-Israel rally
French police fear violent 'acts against synagogues and Israeli interests' Saturday, like those that took place during anti-Israel protests amid 2014 Gaza war
Times of Israel. Fri, 14 May 2021 23:18:35 +0000. - Globally, Forests the Size of France Have Grown Back Since 2000
New research illustrates the capacity of forests to regenerate if given the chance
Smithsonian. Fri, 14 May 2021 17:59:11 +0000. - Arm injury forces Ash Barty out of Italian Open
The world No.1 was forced to retire from her Italian Open quarter-final against Coco Gauff, raising doubts about her participation at the French Open.
Sydney Morning Herald. Sat, 15 May 2021 03:01:22 +1000.
Facts About France
The French Republic, located in western Europe, is governed by an elected
President, who appoints a Prime Minister and presides over a Council of
Ministers. Its bicameral legislature consists of a Senate and a
National Assembly. France's capital city is Paris, and its currency
is the Euro. The primary language used in France is French, and
in 2020, France's estimated population was 65,273,511.
For more news and information about France, visit this official French government website. For detailed maps of France, visit this France map website.