When Nicolas Sarkozy went fishing for votes in the electoral waters of France’s far right for a second presidential term in 2012 it ended in defeat, as voters alienated by his rhetoric and disappointed by a moribund economy deserted him. Fast forward four years and the conservative is banking on a change in mood. Islamist […]
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Knife-wielding attackers interrupted a church service in France, forced the priest to his knees and slit his throat on Tuesday, an attack that President Francois Hollande said showed the threat from Islamist militancy was greater than ever. Police shot and killed the attackers as they emerged from the church, freeing three hostages, one of whom […]
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The murders of over 70 people in Nice as they celebrated Bastille Day, is another shocking reminder of the new tactics being deployed by some in order to spread their hatred and fear into communities. Little is known about the perpetrator and more information will no doubt, come to light. Many of us have visited […]
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