The Local France

Obama: 'A few terrorists can't tear down Paris'

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 16:34:33 +0100

The US president said on Tuesday that Isis would remain a threat but that a few individuals could not tear down Paris. The joy, the people, the beauty will win out every time, he said.

Hollande & Obama discuss Syria action

Sun, 01 Sep 2013 13:04:00 +0200

President Barack Obama called his French counterpart Francois Hollande on Saturday before announcing his decision to ask Congress to back military action against Syria, a senior White House official said.

France set to become main US ally in Syria

Sat, 31 Aug 2013 12:46:00 +0200

French President Francois Hollande has made clear his wish to take military action alongside the US against the Syrian regime, making Paris Washington's main ally in the Syria crisis after Britain backed out of any strikes.

Bubbly lobby 'should relax' over Obama's champagne luncheon

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:30:00 +0100

Would champagne by any other name taste as good? For French producers, the answer is a resounding "non" -- especially when the drink is to be served at the US presidential inaugural luncheon.

Obama win a choice for open US: Hollande

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 10:46:00 +0100

French President Francois Hollande on Wednesday hailed US President Barack Obama's re-election, and said it meant the United States would be totally committed on the world stage.

Elle denies Obama fashion piece 'racist'

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:16:00 +0100

French fashion bible Elle has denied charges of racism after unleashing a storm by suggesting that a black American elite, inspired by the Obama couple, was finally embracing "white" fashion.

Sarkozy plays up friendship in letter to Israel PM

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:13:00 +0100

The French president has sent a letter of condolences to Israel's premier and played up their friendship, after having reportedly called him a "liar," a senior Israeli official said on Monday.

Israel silent on Sarkozy 'outburst' over Netanyahu

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:48:00 +0100

French President Nicolas Sarkozy called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "liar" in talks with US President Barack Obama, who then complained of having to deal with him daily, a report said
on Tuesday.

G20 partners in Cannes warn Europe to fix crisis

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:15:00 +0100

Leaders of the world's top economies urged Europe to put its house in order on Thursday as a G20 summit supposed to be about boosting fragile global growth was hijacked by the eurozone debt crisis.

Obama congratulates Sarkozy on birth of daughter

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:24:00 +0100

US President Barack Obama congratulated France's Nicolas Sarkozy on the birth of his daughter on Thursday amid signs of a thaw between two leaders with a history of tense relations.

Sarkozy pays tribute to Steve Jobs

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:34:00 +0200

French president Nicolas Sarkozy paid tribute to Steve Jobs on Thursday after the 56-year-old Apple founder, chairman and chief executive died on Wednesday.

Marine Le Pen: 'Obama is more right-wing than me'

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:13:00 +0200

Marine Le Pen, the leader of the hard-line nationalist Front National, has compared her political views to a range of other politicians, claiming she is "neither right-wing nor left-wing."