France

An ex-CIA director claims Edward Snowden should face the death penalty because he has French “blood on his hands.” Some experts, however, cast doubt on that claim, with one saying the Paris attacks are being used as a “good crisis” by those in power.

The terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday roused an array of reactions across American political, religious and cultural lines. Prayers and security concerns made up the bulk, while a smattering of more pointed comments were made as well.

A new bill drafted to create a “hostile environment” for asylum seekers will include tough new powers to strip pubs, liquor stores and takeaways of their licenses and shut down firms that hire illegal immigrants in the UK.

A UKIP MEP claims he prevented 25 migrants from entering the Eurotunnel at Calais on Saturday.

An electronic device has been discovered by investigators next to a petrochemical facility in southern France, where two tanks caught fire on Tuesday. Sources say it might confirm earlier suspicions that the blaze was started on purpose.

French police clashed with groups of leftist protesters in Paris during the annual French Bastille Day parade. Over 200 arrests were reportedly made, as rioters caused havoc, as they used firecrackers and Molotov cocktails to torch cars.

Two blasts have rocked a petrochemical plant in Bouches-du-Rhône department in southern France, authorities say. The explosion occurred close to Marseille Provence Airport, the fifth-busiest in the country.

Eighteen people have been successfully released by French special forces from a Primark shop in a district near Paris, after gunmen took them hostage in a failed robbery attempt.

Iran and six world powers are closing in on a historic nuclear deal. However, unresolved issues still remain between the sides and no agreement is expected to be announced on Sunday.