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EU Lawmakers Stop Short of Palestine Recognition Vote

EU Lawmakers Stop Short of Palestine Recognition Vote

(Inform) EU lawmakers stopped short on Tuesday of proposing a joint motion urging EU members to recognize a state of Palestine, settling instead on a compromise resolution that peace talks should progress. Social Democrat, left-wing and Green members of the

France seeks to ban 'e-joint'

France seeks to ban 'e-joint'

France sought to stamp out a new electronic cigarette containing cannabis, launched Tuesday with the claim it provides all of the relaxation but none of the mind-altering effects of marijuana. Health Minister Marisol Touraine said the product would “incite the

Thousands of Germans to March Against 'Islamisation'

Thousands of Germans to March Against 'Islamisation'

Thousands of Germans will take to the streets today to protest against what they see as the country’s “Islamification” in what are likely to be the largest in a string of demonstrations in recent weeks. Protests have started taking place

Diplomats Mobilise to Save France's Culinary Pride

Diplomats Mobilise to Save France's Culinary Pride

Aromatic truffles, smooth-as-silk foie gras, firm, springy oysters, mouth-wateringly tender beef and an almost infinite range of cheeses. The French have a worldwide reputation for gastronomic excellence. But while the country still boasts some of the globe’s finest restaurants, chinks

French Forces Kill Jihadi Wanted By US

French Forces Kill Jihadi Wanted By US

On December 11, French forces in northern Mali killed Ahmed al Tilemsi, a jihadi wanted by the US. Tilemsi helped found the Movement for Unity and Jihad in West Africa (MUJWA). According to Reuters, French colonel Gilles Jarron said French

Irish Parliament Votes to Recognize Palestinian State

Irish Parliament Votes to Recognize Palestinian State

The Irish parliament on Wednesday voted in favor of Irish government recognition of a Palestinian state. The motion passed unopposed. The non-binding motion called on the Irish government to “officially recognize the State of Palestine, on the basis of the

Israel Slams Irish Decision Recognizing Palestine

Israel Slams Irish Decision Recognizing Palestine

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has slammed the decision of the Irish parliament to adopt a non-binding resolution supporting an independent Palestinian state. Foreign ministry spokesman Emmanuel Nahshon expressed disappointment Thursday at the decision, accusing the Irish parliament of giving voice

Irish Lower House Recognizes Palestinian State

Irish Lower House Recognizes Palestinian State

London, Dec.11 (Petra)–The Irish parliament approved a non -binding resolution calling on the government to formally recognize the state of Palestine. The motion calls on the government to “officially recognize the State of Palestine, on the basis of the 1967

Britain, Turkey Work ‘Closely’ to Stop Foreign Fighters’

Britain, Turkey Work ‘Closely’ to Stop Foreign Fighters’

According to a report from Agence France-Presse, the governments of Britain and Turkey are working “as closely as possible” to stop foreign fighters joining ISIS, according to British Prime Minister David Cameron. Follow Breitbart London on Twitter @BreitbartLondon

Lebanon Needs More Help to Tackle Jihadist Threat: PM

Lebanon Needs More Help to Tackle Jihadist Threat: PM

Lebanon needs more international help to fight jihadist forces that have launched a series of attacks against the army and kidnapped security forces, the country’s prime minister told AFP. Tammam Salam, speaking ahead of a visit to France this week,

Merkel presses France and Italy on Economy

Merkel presses France and Italy on Economy

BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel is adding to the pressure for eurozone heavyweights France and Italy to do more to get their finances and economies in order. The European Union’s executive commission last month opted against sanctioning the

Big Payout to Somalian Pirates After Human Rights Case

Big Payout to Somalian Pirates After Human Rights Case

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled the French government should compensate a group of Somalian pirates, because they had their ‘right to freedom and security’ “violated” after they were arrested in 2008.  The court found that because it