Melodie Bouchaud
Contributor
Why Africa Might Be 'The Market of the Future' For Illegal Drugs
West Africa's new role as a transit hub for drugs headed to Europe means illegal narcotics are more readily available on the continent, a top UN official says.
UK Says Europe’s Plan to Resettle Migrants Will Push More People to Cross the Mediterranean
The European Commission unveiled new measures to deal with the migrant crisis, but the UK and others are pushing back against some parts of the plan.
Thieves Snatch $20 Million Worth of Cartier Jewelry and Watches in Cannes Heist
A lightning-quick heist by a team of masked robbers has befuddled investigators a week ahead of the prestigious film festival in the French Riviera city.
Migrants Live in Makeshift French Camp As They Seek Asylum in the UK
Thousands of migrants in the French port town of Calais are waiting for their chance to escape EU laws requiring their asylum requests be processed elsewhere.
Germany Accused of Spying on France and Engaging in Industrial Espionage on Behalf of NSA
Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government is accused of lying about Germany’s collaboration with the US.
France Is Stepping Up Efforts to Overturn the Death Sentence Of Serge Atlaoui in Indonesia
The Frenchman, who has spent the last 10 years in jail, was removed from Indonesia’s execution list this week pending a legal appeal.
Founder of France’s Far-Right Party Accused of Hiding Gold in Secret Swiss Bank Account
National Front party founder Jean-Marie Le Pen allegedly squirreled away a small fortune, including $1.87 million worth of gold bars and coins.
Burundi Silences Radio Stations and Arrests Human Rights Activist as Political Crackdown Continues
After six people were killed during large protests Sunday in Burundi’s capital over the president’s plan to seek a third term in office, police and protesters squared off again Monday.
French Perfume Maker Plans to Bottle the Scent of Your Dead Loved Ones
The company, set to launch later this year, will recreate the smell of people's boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands, wives, and children.
Congo Accuses Rwandan Army of Crossing Border and Injuring Soldier
Rwandan authorities immediately denied the allegation, while the country's deputy representative to the UN described the charge as "baloney" on Twitter.
Burundi’s Government Threatens to Unleash Army on Opposition Protesters
Demonstrators have been protesting president Pierre Nkurunziza's anticipated bid for re-election, which will defy the two-term limit imposed by the country’s constitution.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Denies Chemical Weapons Use in French TV Interview
In an interview airing on French public television, Assad says that French and Syrian intelligence agencies are “in contact” despite the lack of diplomatic relations between the two countries.