World’s longest tunnel opens regular service in Switzerland
GENEVA:Regular rail service through the world's longest tunnel began on Sunday, carrying passengers deep under… Read More
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France
John Kerry given France’s highest honour
PARIS: US Secretary of State John Kerry has been given the Legion d’Honneur, France's highest… Read More
9 years ago
IMF chief Lagarde on trial in France over tycoon case
PARIS: IMF chief Christine Lagarde goes on trial in France on Monday over a massive… Read More
9 years ago
French President Hollande says will not stand for re-election
PARIS: French President Francois Hollande on announced Thursday he would not seek re-election next year as… Read More
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Indian actress Mallika Sherawat assaulted by masked men in Paris
PARIS: Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat and her partner were assaulted in Paris last week, AFP… Read More
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France marks one year since Paris attacks
PARIS: France on Sunday marked the first anniversary of the Paris attacks with sombre ceremonies… Read More
9 years ago
World in shock as Trump surges to victory in United States
WASHINGTON: Republican Donald Trump edged closer to winning the White House with a series of… Read More
9 years ago
WATCH: 82-year-old woman stuns everyone in crowded train with athletic stunt
PARIS: A video of 82-year-old woman is making rounds on the internet, for her stunning… Read More
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Iran signs major gas deal with French firm
TEHRAN: Iran signed a deal with France's Total on Tuesday to develop a major offshore gas… Read More
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Clinton distantly related to French president, claims book
PARIS: US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is distantly related to French President Francois Hollande, according to… Read More
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French chef’s restaurant fined $1.3 mn for wire in food
NEW YORK: A piece of metal wire in a plate of coq au vin could… Read More
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France urges Britain to take in 1,500 ‘Jungle’ minors
PARIS: French President Francois Hollande on Saturday urged Britain to take in 1,500 unaccompanied minors… Read More
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Four Pakistani polio workers awarded in France
ISLAMABAD/ PARIS: Four Pakistani polio workers were awarded with prestigious Louis Pasteur medals by the… Read More
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France starts clearing ‘jungle’ migrant camp in Calais
PARIS: France began clearing the sprawling "Jungle" migrant camp in Calais on Monday, with hundreds… Read More
9 years ago
Scarlett Johansson turns popcorn girl in Paris
PARIS: Hollywood superstar Scarlett Johansson swapped the red carpet for a turn behind the counter… Read More
9 years ago
US, Britain and UN demand Yemen ceasefire within days
LONDON: The United States, Britain and the UN peace envoy to Yemen on Sunday urged… Read More
9 years ago
Four killed when balcony collapses in France
ANGERS, FRANCE: Four young people died after a balcony collapsed at a newly-built block of flats… Read More
9 years ago
France’s Hollande warns against veto of Syria UN resolution`
PARIS: France's President Francois Hollande warned on Saturday against a veto of a French-drafted UN Security… Read More
9 years ago
Ruthless Ronaldo hits four, France and Dutch run riot
PARIS: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in the opening four minutes on the way to a… Read More
9 years ago
French court rejects plagiarism case against Rihanna
PARIS: A French court on Thursday cleared singing superstar Rihanna of plagiarism in a case… Read More
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