Discrimination against Muslims on the French beach
An Australian Muslim woman who wore a burkini to a French beach said she was asked to leave despite a ban on the controversial full-bodied…
France
Paris warns ISIS fighters could flee Libya to Tunisia, Egypt
Islamic State group fighters could flee to Egypt or Tunisia after being flushed from their former Libyan stronghold of Sirte, French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le…
Chemical attack in Syria: London and Paris are calling for UN sanctions against Damascus
Britain and France called on Tuesday for United Nations sanctions to be imposed on Syria after a UN-led investigation found the government had carried out…
Saudi Arabia and strategic partnerships
Saudi Arabia is presently making intensive international diplomatic and economic efforts. It is seeking strategic partnerships and beneficial relations that have a positive influence on…
Anti-burkini law in France would worsen tension: Interior Minister
It would be “unconstitutional” for France to pass a law banning the “burkini” and such a move may cause irreparable harm, French Interior Minister Bernard…
Israel Joins Bikini Fray, Ordering Concert Singer to Cover Up
Even as France has started an international debate about whether some women cover up too much on the beach, Israel has gone the other way,…
Australian burkini designer tells France respect women
Australian designer Aheda Zanetti has welcomed a ruling by France’s top administrative court to overturn a ban on the burkini, but she says the battle…
French official threatens to sue social media users who share burkini photos
A French politician has threatened to file a lawsuit against anyone who shares photos or videos of police enforcing a ban on the burkini —…
French official threatens to sue social media users who share burkini ban photos
A French politician is threatening legal action against social media users for sharing photos of police enforcing a ban on the burkini. Christian Estrosi, the President…
Saudi Arabia to exceed Russia, France in defense spending
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is expected to increase their defense spending from $48 billion last year to $52 billion by 2019, IHS Janes…