France engulfed by looting, violence in fourth night of riots
French President Emmanuel Macron has called in 45,000 officers in an effort to quell the violence following the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Nahel.
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Violent French protests in wake of police shooting
Hundreds of protesters squared off with riot police in France amid escalating violence after a police officer fatally shot a 17-year-old delivery driver in Paris. Elaine Cobbe has the latest.
Hundreds arrested as France rocked by new protests over police killing
It was the third straight night of fiery protests over the deadly police shooting of a teenager that revived grievances about policing in France.
Third night of protests in France
French President Emmanuel Macron has convened his cabinet for a crisis meeting again, after a third night of protests Thursday night. People across the country are expressing outrage over the fatal police shooting of a teenager during a traffic stop Tuesday. More than 600 people were arrested and over 200 police officers were injured. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobbe is following it all from Paris.
French protests continue after police shooting
Widespread and violent demonstrations continued Thursday in France after the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old delivery driver by a police officer in Paris.
France deploys 40,000 officers for protests
40,000 security forces are being deployed across France to manage protests that broke out in response to the police shooting death of a teenager during a traffic stop. CBS News foreign correspondent Elaine Cobbe has more.
New details in French police killing of teen
Protesters clashed with law enforcement in France Wednesday night following the fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old boy during a traffic stop on Tuesday. CBS News correspondent Elaine Cobbe has more.
180 arrested as violent protests hit France over police killing of teen
A murder investigation is underway and the local police chief has said the use of a weapon in the incident was not justified.
Protests in France after police shooting
French officials are urging calm in response to overnight protests over a police shooting. One officer is in custody and could face a murder charge after he allegedly shot and killed a 17-year-old boy during a traffic stop. CBS News foreign correspondent Elaine Cobbe reports.
Drugs rain down on countryside after fighter jet intercepts plane
The pilot of the small aircraft allegedly panicked and threw out more than a dozen bags of suspected drugs.
French police fatally shoot 17-year-old delivery driver, sparking protests
31 people were arrested, 25 police officers injured and 40 cars burned after the shooting, officials said.
Dozens hurt in Paris explosion
A massive explosion ripped through the streets of Paris Wednesday injuring at least 50 people. Some of them are in critical condition. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio is following the latest from Paris.
Suspect charged in stabbing of 4 French children; victims' condition upgraded
The four children remain hospitalized, authorities said Saturday.
Children wounded in France stabbing attack
A 31-year-old man attacked children and adults with a knife at a playground in the French Alps Thursday. Four children, all under the age of 3, were critically wounded. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Kids seriously hurt in stabbing attack at playground in French town
Officials say the suspect in the stabbing attack in the French Alpine town of Annecy, who's in custody, is a Syrian national who had sought refugee status in the country.
Children injured in France stabbing rampage
Four young children and two adults have been injured after a stabbing in France. French authorities say a suspect is in custody. CBS News foreign correspondent Elaine Cobbe reports.
More protests over French pension reform
Protests are continuing over France's pension reform plan. The law to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64, which French President Emmanuel Macron pushed through the legislature without a vote, will go into effect in September. CBS News foreign correspondent Elaine Cobbe has more.
Frenchman's one-of-a-kind wooden car fetches a record price at auction
The Citroen 2CV is one of the most iconic cars ever to come out of France, but nobody had ever seen one quite like Michel Robillard's handcrafted masterpiece.
Man admits killing French woman in drunken shooting "game"
The 55-year-old man turned himself into police in a "severe state of drunkenness" and admitted using his hunting rifle during the incident.
Nature: Beaches at Normandy
On this Memorial Day weekend, we leave you by the beaches of Normandy in France. Videographer: Jamie McDonald.
Will France's flight ban help fight climate change? It's up in the air.
Under France's new ban, flights that can be replaced by a train journey of under two-and-a-half hours should be scrapped.
France bans some short flights to cut carbon
France has officially banned short-distance domestic flights in an effort to cut the country's carbon emissions. CBS News foreign correspondent Elaine Cobbe has more on the new law, which went into effect this week.
Scientists find 1754 ballistics of first shots fired in French and Indian War
The ballistics found helped identify the site where the first skirmish of the war took place, when British colonists led by Lieutenant Colonel George Washington fought French soldiers.
Millionaire's plot to escape Florida jail and return to his castle is foiled
They were to prepare his plane, his 140-foot yacht, a black utility van and other vehicles purchased just for the escape attempt, the sheriff said.
Brigitte Macron's relative assaulted at family chocolate shop
French President Emmanuel Macron said Jean-Baptiste Trogneux, 30, was beaten up by anti-government protesters "because he is our great-nephew."
Trump directs Pentagon to use "all available funds" to pay troops amid shutdown
The government shutdown entered its 11th day Saturday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan.
Diane Keaton, star of "Annie Hall" and "Father of the Bride," dies at 79
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Israel awaits the release of hostages as aid begins to flow into Gaza
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues to hold as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.
Biden undergoing radiation therapy, spokesperson says
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
Appeals court temporarily blocks deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago
The Defense Department announced earlier this week that about 200 National Guard soldiers from Texas and another 300 from Illinois were federalized and sent to the Chicago area.
No survivors after blast at Tennessee military explosives plant, sheriff says
Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis confirmed 16 victims in the blast at a news conference on Saturday night.
5 hospitalized after helicopter crashes in busy oceanfront area of Huntington Beach
Two people onboard the helicopter and three people on the street were hospitalized for injuries suffered in the crash.
Zelenskyy urges Trump to broker peace in Ukraine after very "productive" call
The Ukrainian leader wrote in a social media post that if a war can be stopped in one region, "surely other wars can be stopped as well."
A wife is accused of her husband's murder. Can she clear her name?
Alison Davis says she woke up to find her husband, Kevin Davis, face down in a pool of blood inside their New Haven, Indiana, home. She says he fell down the stairs. But after an autopsy report, police came to a different conclusion.