Tag Archives: LOUVRE
Egyptian Louvre attack suspect ‘acted alone’
A 29-year-old Egyptian arrested after a machete attack at the Louvre in Paris last week has said he acted on his own and was not under orders from ISIS, a source close to the probe said Wednesday. Police have confirmed
Louvre attack suspect speaks to investigators
The Egyptian suspect in the attack on soldiers outside the Louvre museum in Paris has begun speaking to investigators and confirmed his identity, a source in the inquiry said Tuesday. The man, who was shot after wielding two machetes and
Seine River peaks in Paris, top museums stay shut for days
The Seine River peaked early Saturday around Paris, hitting its highest level in nearly 35 years – almost 4.5 meters (15 feet) above average – then began a slow descent. That drew a collective sigh of relief but authorities cautioned
Paris museums move artworks to safety as Seine River keeps rising
The Louvre and Orsay museums in Paris moved scores of artworks and precious artefacts to safety and soldiers evacuated residents trapped in some of the capital’s outlying suburbs as the rain-swollen river Seine hit its highest level in 30 years.
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