Priest's murder a 'desecration of French democracy', says Hollande

French President François Hollande described the killing of Father Jacques Hamel by two men swearing allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) group as a “desecration of French democracy”, in an address to the nation on Tuesday evening.

France will not extend state of emergency beyond 26 July

  The state of emergency which France declared after last November’s deadly Paris attacks will come to an end later this month, President Francois Hollande confirmed Thursday.

Syria says Brussels attacks "result of EU wrong policies"

Syria's Foreign Minister condemned the bombings that hit Brussels Tuesday, saying the attacks are a result of the wrong policies of the European Union, state news agency SANA reported.

Eiffel Tower sees fewer visitors after Paris attacks

The Eiffel Tower, one of the world's top tourist draws, saw visitor numbers drop after the devastating terror attack on the French capital in November, figures showed Tuesday.

Experts praise Paris’ response to trauma

United by the trauma of terrorist attacks 14 years apart, New York City and Paris have exhibited the same fortitude and determination to overcome the tears and fears with love, life and laughter.

Hollande: We will eradicate terrorism

French President Francois Hollande vowed that France would eradicate “terrorism” in address to an exceptional joint gathering of parliament on Monday in Versailles, south of Paris.

Hollande says Paris attacks an ‘act of war’ by IS group

Speaking in a televised address to the nation on Saturday, French President François Hollande accused the Islamic State (IS) group of conducting a series of attacks in and around Paris late Friday that left at least 127 people dead.