France

WATCH: Man walks into Apple store, starts smashing iPhones

DIJON, France: An angry man walked into an Apple store in the French city and… Read More

France can provide safe Games in 2024, says Hollande

PARIS: Should Paris be selected to host the 2024 Olympics, France is well equipped to stage… Read More

Dead Frenchwoman hit with tax demand – in her grave

RENNES: Combining the old adage about death and taxes, French authorities have sent a demand… Read More

Disgruntled customer smashes iPhones at Apple store in France

DIJON, FRANCE : French prosecutors said Friday they would seek a fast-track trial against a… Read More

France pushes UN draft resolution on Aleppo ceasefire

UNITED NATIONS: France on Friday discussed a UN draft resolution on imposing a ceasefire in… Read More

French amputee surfs again in ‘revenge’ on shark

SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ, FRANCE:  After losing his left leg in a shark attack in 2011, avid surfer… Read More

Man in 60s wounds two in France supermarket shooting

VERSAILLES: A man in his sixties opened fire on shoppers outside a supermarket near Paris… Read More

France at UN says war crimes committed in Syria’s Aleppo

UNITED NATIONS: France's envoy to the United Nations asserted Sunday that war crimes were being… Read More

India signs deal to buy 36 French Rafale fighter jets

NEW DELHI, INDIA: India signed a formal agreement on Friday to buy 36 Rafale fighter… Read More

Indian ministers approve Rafale fighter jet deal

NEW DELHI, INDIA: An Indian cabinet committee gave its approval on Wednesday to a long-delayed… Read More

France’s Hollande on Syria tells UN: ‘Enough is enough’

UNITED NATIONS: French President Francois Hollande appealed for an end to the carnage in Syria, telling… Read More

Paris to commit 145 mn euros for 2024 Olympics bid

PARIS: Paris will commit 145 million euros ($162 mn) for the renovation of stadiums and… Read More

Australian Muslim woman in ‘burkini’ made to leave French beach: media

SYDNEY: An Australian Muslim woman who wore a burkini to a French beach said she… Read More

France strikes with longest-lasting lightning bolt

MARSEILLE: At a little over seven seconds France's lasts the longest but America's is by far… Read More

India close to signing Rafale jet deal: government official

NEW DELHI, INDIA: India is close to finalising a long-delayed deal to buy 36 fighter… Read More

Britain approves nuclear plant, easing Chinese, French ties

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Britain gave the go ahead on Thursday for a $24 billion nuclear… Read More

One killed in accident on world’s biggest cruise ship: rescuers

MARSEILLE, FRANCE: One person was killed and two were seriously injured Tuesday when a lifeboat… Read More

IMF boss Lagarde to go on trial in France December 12

PARIS: IMF chief Christine Lagarde will go on trial in France in December over a… Read More

World’s highest bridge nears completion in China

BEIJING: Chinese engineers have completed the structure of what is expected to become the world's… Read More

France seizes properties of Syrian leader Assad’s uncle

PARIS: French authorities have seized private mansions, offices and a horse stud farm belonging to… Read More