PARIS — French legislators are set to approve a new law on Tuesday granting the state sweeping powers to spy on its citizens despite criticism from rights groups that the bill is vague and intrusive.The law is one of several government reforms in the wake of a jihadist killing spree in January that left 17 dead and saw the capital gripped with fear for three days.France is still on high alert as it has received repeated threats from jihadist groups abroad and was reminded of the peril of homegrown extremism when police thwarted a planned attack on a church two weeks ago.The parliamentary bill enjoys support from both main parties and is almost certain to be adopted when legislators vote on Tuesday, despite opposition from the far-left and greens.Amnesty International has also protested against the legislation, warning it will take France "a step closer to a surveillance state"."This bill is too vague, too far-reaching and leaves too many unanswered questions. Parliament should ensur...
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