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French police arrest Nice footballer Youcef Atal over anti-Israel post
The French police have arrested Nice footballer Youcef Atal over his social media posts, in which he declared his support for Palestine against Israel in the ongoing war. 27-year-old Algerian defender on…
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France issues arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
Paris: The French government has issued an arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for the alleged use of chemical weapons against civilians in the war-torn nation, a media report said citing…
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Passengers offering namaz at Paris airport spark controversy
A picture of Muslim passengers offering namaz in the departure hall of Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris has sparked widespread controversy in France, with some describing the event as an “unfortunate.”…
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In pics: Rajnath Singh in Paris
Paris: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacts with the CEOs of top French defence companies, in Paris, France, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. (PTI Photo) Paris: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh during an interaction with…
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Karim Benzema a ‘tacit supporter’ of Islamist ideology: French politician
French politician criticized footballer Karim Benzema for wearing Saudi dress to mark the Kingdom’s 93rd National Day. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, September 22, Al Ittihad player, the Frenchman of Algerian origin,…
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France: Hijabi student files UN complaint after being expelled from school
A Muslim girl in France has filed a complaint with the United Nations (UN) after she was expelled from her school for wearing the abaya— the loose-fitting, full-length robe worn by some…
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Switzerland Parliament approves ban on burqa, face coverings
The Switzerland Parliament has passed a ban on the burqa and other facial coverings, worn by some Muslim women, the Associated Press reported. The lower house of the Parliament on Wednesday, September…
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Watch: Moroccan players, fans recite Surah Al-Fatiha for earthquake victims
In a touching solidarity initiative with the victims affected by the earthquake, the fans and players of the Moroccan national football team recited the Surah Al-Fatiha (first Surah—chapter of the Quran) before…
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Rahul Gandhi in Paris
Paris: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during an interaction with students and faculty at INALCO University, in Paris, France. (PTI Photo) Paris: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during an interaction with students and faculty…
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India-France discuss defense, space and nuclear energy
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a bilateral meeting over lunch with the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron during the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi. The two leaders…
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France’s top court upholds abaya ban in public schools
The top administrative court of France has upheld a government ban on the wearing of abaya, a long robe-like garment often worn by Muslim women in educational institutions. The court dismissed several…
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French schools send back girls for refusing to remove abaya
French schools have sent 67 girls home for refusing to remove their abayas on the first day of the school year. The abaya — loose-fitting, full-length robe worn by some Muslim women…













