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Coronavirus Outbreak: Mosques in Oise, France Close Doors to Worshippers
Worshippers are no longer welcome in all the mosques in Oise, France, "closed until further notice", due to the spread of the coronavirus.
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Far-Right Party Criticizes Veiled Candidate on Centrist List in Marseille Election
The RN head of the municipal list, Stéphane Ravier, criticizes the candidacy of Sarah Labidi, a veiled woman, present on the LREM list in the 1st sector of the city of Bouches-du-Rhône (1st and 7th arrondissements) in Marseille.
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Macron Meets Pakistani Christian Woman, Sparks Controversy over Islam in France
The meeting between the French President, Emmanuel Macron, and Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman, convicted and then acquitted of blasphemy against Islam in her country, is not to the liking of Idriss Sihamedi, the president of the BarakaCity association.
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French Actress's Diversity Plea at César Awards Sparks Political Backlash
Actress Aïssa Maïga chose the stage of the 45th Césars ceremony to launch an appeal for diversity in French cinema. A plea that was not to the liking of Nadine Morano, a former French minister, who violently attacked her on Twitter.
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Ramadan 2020 in France: Fasting Dates Set for April 24 to May 23
Every year, the first and last day of Ramadan are often the subject of lively questions, even controversies. The month of Ramadan begins 11 days earlier than the previous year, in relation to the Gregorian calendar which is in use in France.
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Muslim Woman Sexually Assaulted in Paris Suburb; Police Shoot Suspect After Taser Fails
A veiled woman was the victim of a sexual assault on Sunday, March 1, 2020, on the Allée de la Plaine in L’Haÿ-les-Roses. The police of Kremlin-Bicêtre quickly intervened to subdue the alleged aggressor.
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French Muslim Council Issues Coronavirus Prevention Guidelines for Mosques
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) informed, on Sunday, the imams and officials of mosques in France on the urgent measures to be taken to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
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PSA Group to Shift Customer Service Operations from France to Morocco
With the announced closure of the Roubaix (North) site of the Conduent call center company, a subcontractor of the customer service of the Peugeot, Citroën and DS brands, the PSA automotive group intends to relocate its call center to Morocco.
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French Schools in Morocco Implement 14-Day Ban for Those from Coronavirus-Hit Areas
Students and staff, coming from areas where the coronavirus is raging, are prohibited from accessing French-language educational establishments for a period of 14 days after their return.
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Paris Police Captain Cleared of Radicalization Allegations, Set to Return to Duty
A criminal police captain, suspended and disarmed "as a precautionary measure" last October, will resume work on March 2 in another unit. He is cleared of any suspicion of radicalization in the investigation conducted against him.
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Socialist Party in Montpellier Rejects Veiled Candidate, Citing Secularism
The candidacy of a veiled woman was rejected by the Socialist Party in Montpellier, in the name of "secularism" demanded by the president of the opposition group, "The Left for Montpellier", on the Municipal Council.
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Roschdy Zem Wins Best Actor César for 'Roubaix, une lumière' Role
The Franco-Moroccan actor, Roschdy Zem , was awarded the César for Best Actor on Friday evening for the dark thriller "Roubaix, une lumière" by Arnaud Desplechin.