American tourist in Paris accused of tossing newborn from hotel window, leaving gap year program 'shocked'
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An American tourist in Paris was taken into custody after allegedly throwing a newborn out of a hotel window, leading prosecutors to open a homicide investigation.
"We are deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic event, and our thoughts are with everyone affected during this difficult time," the Massachusetts-based EF Gap Year told Fox News Digital in a statement Wednesday, noting that the woman was involved in one of their programs. Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.
"We are fully cooperating with local authorities as they continue their investigation. Counselling support has been offered to all group members, and we are extending our support to the impacted families," it added, without naming the woman.
The Russian consulate in Marseille, France, was targeted Monday with explosive devices on the third anniversary of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, reports say.
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President Trump will meet with the French president and U.K. prime minister this week as administration leaders continue efforts to reach a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.
70 Christians beheaded in African country by ISIS-aligned militants, groups say; world mostly silent
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Pope Francis' medical team said he is "fine" Friday and his condition is non-life threatening as he recovers at a hospital in Rome, Italy.
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A group of anti-Israel demonstrators descended on an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn on Tuesday leading to violent clashes and chaotic scenes, according to reports and video.
The U.N. human rights chief accused Rwanda-backed rebels in Congo of killing children and attacking hospitals and warehouses storing humanitarian aid.
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