France expels Algerian diplomats in tit-for-tat decision as their feud deepens

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — France said Wednesday it will expel Algerian diplomats in response to Algeria’s decision to do the same, escalating a diplomatic standoff. The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said in a statement it had summoned Algerian …

2025 Tour de France final stage to feature Montmartre climb from Paris Olympic road race

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France to Expel Algerian Diplomats in Retaliatory Move

France has announced it will expel Algerian diplomats in response to Algeria’s decision to send more French officials home, marking an escalation in tensions between the two countries. The French Foreign Minister, Jean-Noel Barrot, confirmed the move on …

Macron: France Won’t Risk World War III Over Ukraine

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Badly maintained roads in France - can you get compensation if your car is damaged?

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Air France-KLM ready for ‘aggressive’ reply over tariffs

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Why France and Italy are sparring over the EU’s loans-for-arms scheme

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France says it's high time to strangle Russian economy after adoption of 17th EU sanctions package

Jean-Noël Barrot. Stock photo: Getty Images Jean-Noël Barrot, France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, believes the European Union must focus on a new package of sanctions aimed at strangling the Russian economy and forcing Kremlin leader …

2025 Tour de France final stage to feature Montmartre climb from Paris Olympic road race

France says to expel Algerian diplomats in tit-for-tat move

by Naharnet Newsdesk 14 May 2025, 11:29 France will expel Algerian diplomats in response to plans by Algiers to send more French officials home, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Wednesday, as relations between the countries deteriorate. Barrot told …