France

‘Firecrackers’ spark panic at French Riviera resort

JUAN-LES-PINS, FRANCE: A noise that sounded like gunfire sparked panic at a French Riviera resort… Read More

Another French Riviera resort bans burkinis

NICE, FRANCE: A second resort on France's Riviera coast, Villeneuve-Loubet, announced on Saturday a ban… Read More

Eurozone growth slows; Italy, France falter: data

BRUSSELS: Eurozone second quarter growth slowed sharply, official data confirmed Friday, weighed down by Brexit… Read More

Pokemon booted out of French World War I memorial

PARIS: A French World War I memorial has been removed from Pokemon Go following complaints… Read More

At least 13 killed, 6 injured in France bar fire

ROUEN: At least 13 people were killed and six injured in a fire early Saturday… Read More

France determined to bid for 2024 Olympics despite millitant threat: Hollande

PARIS: The militant attacks that have convulsed France in the past 18 months should not… Read More

Paris steps up fight against ‘love-locks’

PARIS: Love may know no bounds, but Paris intends to instill some: authorities are going to… Read More

WATCH: Pilots take to skies for World Glider Aerobatic Championships

BUDAPEST: Pilots have been taking to the skies for the World Glider Aerobatic Championships in… Read More

France shut around 20 mosques since December: minister

PARIS: French authorities have shut down around 20 mosques and prayer halls considered to be… Read More

Muslims attend mass in France and Italy after priest killing

PARIS: Muslims in several parts of France and Italy attended Catholic masses on Sunday in a gesture… Read More

One person killed as knife-men take people hostage in France church

PARIS: At least one person was killed on Tuesday when two hostage-takers take people hostage… Read More

Cycling: Chris Froome wins third Tour de France

PARIS: Chris Froome won his third Tour de France as German Andre Greipel claimed Sunday's… Read More

15-hour mega jam in UK as France ups border checks

DOVER: British holidaymakers spent hours sweating in their cars as 15-hour queues snaked back from the… Read More

Doomed Egypt Air flight broke up midair after fire: report

NEW YORK: An Egypt Air flight that crashed into the Mediterranean in May likely broke up… Read More

15 injured in Welsh bus accident in France

STRASBOURG: Fifteen people were injured, two of them seriously, when a bus carrying teenagers from Wales… Read More

IMF chief Lagarde to stand trial over $400 mn payout

WASHINGTON: IMF chief Christine Lagarde was ordered Friday to stand trial in France over a… Read More

Pogba set for £100 million Manchester United return: reports

LONDON: Juventus's French midfield star Paul Pogba looks set to be the subject of a… Read More

French PM says clear that Nice truck driver was radicalised quickly

PARIS: The man behind the truck attack that killed at least 84 people celebrating Bastille… Read More

After terror attacks, France calls on ‘young patriotic citizens’ to become military reservists

PARIS: French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve on Saturday called on young citizens to become reservists… Read More

Timeline: Deadly terrorists attacks in Europe since 2014

PARIS: An attacker at the wheel of a heavy truck plowed into crowds celebrating Bastille… Read More