Matthias Fekl
France arrests over ‘pre-election attack plot’
Five days before the first round of France’s presidential election, two men have been arrested on suspicion of planning an imminent attack.
The suspects, aged 23 and 29, were detained in Marseille by elite police and domestic intelligence agents after a search that had lasted several days.
Both men are French citizens said to have been radicalised in prison.
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US-EU trade talks halt most likely option: French minister
A halt to trade talks between the European Union and the United States is now likely, French Trade Minister Matthias Fekl said on May 3.
Negotiators have been battling to reach a deal before President Barack Obama leaves office in January but points of contention remain, ranging from food safety standards to support for small business.