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French postal worker who never knew his U.S. serviceman father finally tracks down American siblings thanks to DNA test

May 20, 2019

French postal worker who never knew his U.S. serviceman father finally tracks down American siblings thanks to DNA test

A French man spent his whole life searching for his father who he knew only as an American solider without a name; 75 years later, a DNA test reunites him with his brother living in South Carolina, who never knew he existed.

Eiffel Tower closed 'until further notice' after climber scales iconic Paris attraction

May 20, 2019

Eiffel Tower closed 'until further notice' after climber scales iconic Paris attraction

One of the top tourist attractions in Paris was forced to close on Monday after a man scaled the iconic Eiffel Tower.

‘Summit of the bear’ held between Spain and France after bears attack sheep

May 17, 2019

‘Summit of the bear’ held between Spain and France after bears attack sheep

Bear attacks on sheep prompted an emergency meeting between Spain and France, which local press called the “summit of the bear.”

Former French President Sarkozy set for trial over fraud allegations tied to 2012 campaign

May 17, 2019

Former French President Sarkozy set for trial over fraud allegations tied to 2012 campaign

France’s Constitutional Council on Friday rejected an appeal by former president Nicolas Sarkozy - all but assuring the ex-head of state stand trial over alleged illegal financing tied to his failed 2012 re-election bid.

Disgraced French doctor accused of poisoning 24 patients as young as four to show off his talents in medicine

May 17, 2019

Disgraced French doctor accused of poisoning 24 patients as young as four to show off his talents in medicine

A disgraced French doctor is under investigation and has been charged with poisoning in total 24 patients at clinics in Eastern France in the span of a decade.

Navy SEAL pleads guilty in hazing death of Green Beret during Africa deployment

May 16, 2019

Navy SEAL pleads guilty in hazing death of Green Beret during Africa deployment

A Navy SEAL pleaded guilty Thursday in the hazing death of a Green Beret soldier, detailing the late-night plot to break into 34-year-old Army Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar's room with a sledgehammer, put him in a chokehold and restrain him with duct tape.

Italy’s Salvini says Merkel, Macron have ‘ruined’ the European Union

May 16, 2019

Italy’s Salvini says Merkel, Macron have ‘ruined’ the European Union

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini excoriated German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, accusing them of having “ruined” Europe -- after Merkel said he wasn’t welcome in her center-right European party.

Hundreds of millions pledged for Notre Dame rebuild not yet collected, archbishop says

May 15, 2019

Hundreds of millions pledged for Notre Dame rebuild not yet collected, archbishop says

The more than a billion dollars pledged from people around the world to help fund the reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral has yet to be collected, the Archbishop of Paris said in a statement exactly one month after the spectacular fire broke out at the heart of Paris.

30 hammerhead sharks died in captivity in France; some ate each other, conservation group claims

May 15, 2019

30 hammerhead sharks died in captivity in France; some ate each other, conservation group claims

An aquarium in France is facing legal action over the deaths of 30 scalloped hammerhead sharks, which a marine wildlife conservation group claims were mistreated over an eight-year period in captivity.

Freed American hostage in Burkina Faso was destined to be transferred to Al Qaeda, French officials say

May 14, 2019

Freed American hostage in Burkina Faso was destined to be transferred to Al Qaeda, French officials say

French officials say the American hostage in Burkina Faso, who was freed thanks to the deadly raid by French forces, would have been given to a group linked to Al Qaeda.