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religion vs. free speech

France's Macron ‘the No. 1 Terrorist in the World,’ Chechen Mufti Says

Macron vowed that France “will not give up cartoons” after a teacher was beheaded for showing students depictions of the Prophet Mohammad.

2 Russian MMA Fighters Praise French Teacher’s Decapitation – Reports

One reportedly called the suspect a “hero” while another joked that “freedom of speech has lost its beginning in France.”

international pressure

Putin, Macron Call for 'Complete' Halt to Karabakh Fighting – Kremlin

The two leaders said they were ready to intensify diplomatic efforts to help solve the conflict.

'no more blood'

Macron Ready to Meet Belarus Opposition Leader

The French president would be Tikhanovskaya's highest-profile meeting since the election and the protests which she has helped inspire.

Navalny May Have Poisoned Himself, Putin Reportedly Tells Macron

Putin reportedly referred to his foe as an “internet troublemaker who has simulated illnesses in the past.”

Macron Urges Putin To Shed Light on 'Attempted Murder' of Navalny – Presidency

Macron also told Putin that France's own analysis confirmed Germany's conclusion that Navalny was poisoned by Novichok.

seeking dialogue

France 'Very Worried' Over Belarus Election Violence, Macron Tells Putin

Putin was one of the few key world leaders to congratulate Belarusian President Lukashenko after the poll.

ENTENTE CORDIALE

Macron 'Confident' of Progress in Russia Ties

Putin and the French president are pursuing a policy of rapprochement.

4 Suspects Face Charges in Dijon Ethnic Unrest Blamed on Chechens

Dijon was rocked by three nights of violence last weekend sparked by an assault on a 16-year-old Chechen boy.

violence abroad

Kadyrov Backs Chechens Involved in Unrest in France

He said the members of Dijon's Chechen community "united together ... to face death-sowing drug dealers."

restoring order

French Police Stage Raids in City Marked by Chechen Unrest

Around 140 officers took part in the raids a day after police detained six from Dijon's large Chechen population.

France Arrests 6 Chechens in Raids After Unrest

Dijon has been rocked by successive nights of unrest after an assault on a 16-year-old Chechen boy.

explosive unrest

Chechen Violence in France, Explained

Tensions between the Chechen diaspora and local residents has rocked the city of Dijon and injured six people.

French City Rocked by Unrest Blamed on Score-Settling Chechens

The unrest was reportedly sparked by an attack on a 16-year-old member of the Chechen community.

Russian Firm, French Far-Right Party Settle Unpaid Debt Dispute

Russian aviation parts company Aviazapchast had sued Marine Le Pen's party for $10.1 million.

GUILTY PLEASURE

Russia Relishes Macron Ally Sex Video Scandal Even Amid Detente

The episode comes as Macron is trying to improve Europe’s relations with Russia.

private material

Russian Artist Under Investigation Over French Sexting Row

Pavlensky published an online sexual chat that caused one of President Macron's closest lieutenants to pull out of the Paris mayor race.

contentious act

Russian Artist Who Published Paris Mayor Candidate Kompromat Arrested

Under French law, so-called "revenge porn" can be punished by up to two years in prison and a 60,000 euro fine.

Macron Ally Drops Out of Paris Mayor Race After Russian Artist Leaks Sex Tape

Dissident artist Pyotr Pavlensky said he was pointing out “contradictions” between the candidate’s stance and behavior.

Russian Firm Sues Over French Far-Right Leader’s $11M Loan

The company seeking the loan's return from Marine Le Pen's party has links to Russian intelligence services, earlier reports have said.

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