France Terrorism

France Fiercely Debates New Anti-Terrorism Measures

AP | SYLVIE CORBET | Posted 04.11.2012

PARIS — France's conservative government unveiled new counterterrorism measures on Wednesday to punish those who visit extremist websites or tra...

Are 'Lone Wolf' Radicals Becoming The Norm?

AP | ELAINE GANLEY | Posted 04.09.2012

PARIS -- French authorities contend the gunman in a killing spree in Toulouse took the path to religious radicalization behind bars – with neith...

Terror Suspect Shot Dead

AP | SARAH DiLORENZO and JOHANNA DECORSE | Posted 05.22.2012

TOULOUSE, France — Inspired by radical Islam and trained in Afghanistan, the gunman methodically killed French schoolchildren, a rabbi and parat...

Eiffel Tower Evacuated Again Due To Bomb Threat

Posted 05.25.2011

The Eiffel Tower was evacuated for the second time this month Tuesday evening. The area was cleared due to a bomb threat, AFP reports. The Eiffel T...

Paris Department Store Finds Dynamite In Restroom

AP | ELAINE GANLEY | Posted 05.25.2011

PARIS — Alerted by a cryptic warning of attacks unless France pulls its troops from Afghanistan, police found an old pack of dynamite sticks Tue...