Saudi Arabia has begun to explore extracting lithium from sea water
The two women in their 20s, who were "ready to take action", were arrested earlier on Wednesday in northern cities of Lille and Haubourdin, state-run France 3 Hauts-de-France television reported.
The two suspects have been on police radar a week ago after they used social media to have frequent contacts with Syria, the report said, citing a source close to the investigation.
The two women who reportedly gloated over Manchester bombing that killed 22 people, were placed into custody, according to the report.
Paris prosecutor's office has opened a terrorism probe on charges of criminal terrorist association, Xinhua news agency reported.
After a defence council held earlier on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron said seeking to prolong emergency security rules for three months more until November 1 as part of the government's plan to tackle terrorism forces operating on French soil.
Macron also decided to create a coordination center for services engaged in the fight against terrorism at a defence council on June 7.
"The terrorist threat carried by Daesh remains at a very high level in France," Prime Minister Edouard Philippe warned after the security meeting at the Elysee Palace.
"The threat is based on the Daesh incitement of its affiliates living in each country to commit isolated actions and on the infiltration into France or Europe of operational individuals to form terrorist cells," he told reporters.
Saudi Arabia has begun to explore extracting lithium from sea water
Speaking after meeting Lebanese leaders, French foreign minister says there had been "a lot of progress" over the French proposals
The three-shot winner from Japan says he is aiming to become a member of the PGA Tour in the future
Big-hitting Nienaber falters at the finish to settle for secondwhile former Abu Dhabi resident David Horsey takes the third spot at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
The UAE is India's second-largest export destination after the US
Islamabad is seeking a larger long-term agreement with the fund after a current $3 billion standby arrangement expires this month
Prior to halting operations, WCK had distributed more than 43 million meals in Gaza since October
Thomas Bach, IOC president, attributes the revival of interest in hosting the Olympics to reforms undertaken on his watch