Francois Hollande proposes to extend French state of emergency till May
President Francois Hollande on Tuesday proposed extending France's year-old state of emergency to May, to cover the next presidential election.
Nov 16, 2016, 01:11 AM IST
After Trump shock, Barack Obama heads to Athens to talk democracy
US President Barack Obama will arrive in Athens on Tuesday, the first stop on a final foreign trip that will aim to reassure worried Europeans following Donald Trump`s surprise presidential election victory.
Nov 15, 2016, 11:29 AM IST
Hollande says will `clarify positions` with Donald Trump in call Friday
French President Francois Hollande said Friday he would "clarify positions" with US president-elect Donald Trump during "frank" telephone discussions later in the day.
Nov 11, 2016, 19:58 PM IST
Historic paris climate pact enters into force
Dubbed the Paris Agreement, it is the first-ever deal binding all the world's nations, rich and poor, to a commitment to cap global warming caused mainly from the burning of coal, oil and gas.
Nov 05, 2016, 14:11 PM IST
After Calais, France clears Paris migrant camp
Hundreds of French police cleared a huge migrant camp in northeast Paris on Friday in a fresh sign of the government`s determination to take refugees off the streets and into shelters.
Nov 04, 2016, 21:19 PM IST
France extends aircraft carrier mission to back Mosul offensive
France said Wednesday it had extended the mission of its aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, in the eastern Mediterranean until mid-December to help the offensive against the Islamic State group in the Iraqi city of Mosul.
Oct 26, 2016, 15:57 PM IST
France records biggest monthly drop in unemployment since 1996
France recorded its sharpest drop in unemployment for 20 years in September, with 66,300 fewer people looking for work, the labour ministry said Tuesday.
Oct 25, 2016, 23:38 PM IST
Vladimir Putin ready to extend Aleppo truce as France, Germany up pressure
A pause in Russian and Syrian strikes on Aleppo held for a second day Wednesday, ahead of the brief unilateral ceasefire on Thursday.
Oct 20, 2016, 05:55 AM IST
Hollande, Merkel slam Russia over Aleppo, leave door open to sanctions
Aleppo has come under heavy bombardment since the Russian-backed military announced an offensive in late September to regain control of the east.
Oct 20, 2016, 05:22 AM IST
Russia, brushing off diplomatic snub, inaugurates Paris cathedral
Russia inaugurated its most visible landmark in France on Wednesday, brushing off a diplomatic snub by Francois Hollande`s government as bilateral tensions simmered over the war in Syria.
Oct 20, 2016, 00:37 AM IST
BRICS Summit: PM Narendra Modi meets Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena ahead of the BRICS-Bimstec Outreach Summit here.
Oct 16, 2016, 10:36 AM IST
Francois Hollande pays tribute to Nice truck attack victims
French President Francois Hollande presided over a national ceremony paying homage to the 86 victims in the July 14 truck attack in Nice, calling for unity to combat terrorism.
Oct 16, 2016, 08:36 AM IST
Hollande says Brexit should not jeopardise free movement in Europe
French President Francois Hollande said on Saturday that Britain`s decision to leave the European Union should not jeopardise the bloc`s principle of free movement.
Oct 16, 2016, 01:55 AM IST
Nicolas Sarkozy, Juppe set for French presidential primary showdown
France`s ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy and former prime minister Alain Juppe will face off Thursday in a televised debate ahead of a primary widely seen as the main battle for the presidency.
Oct 13, 2016, 07:47 AM IST
Putin shuns Paris visit after France offers talks only on Syria: Reports
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not come to Paris next week after declining to meet President Francois Hollande only for talks on Syria, a source in Hollande`s office said.
Oct 11, 2016, 15:25 PM IST
Vladimir Putin still planning to visit France despite Hollande comments: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin still plans to visit France later this month, despite French President Francois Hollande saying he was unsure whether to receive him, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
Oct 10, 2016, 14:40 PM IST
French president Francois Hollande says Paris safe for 2024 Olympics
Last month a plot to blow up a car packed with explosives near Notre Dame cathedral was foiled.
Oct 02, 2016, 22:01 PM IST
Hollande defends `serious` pre-election budget targets
French President Francois Hollande defended his government`s 2017 budget targets on Wednesday, seven months ahead of the next election, in the face of scepticism from experts.
Sep 28, 2016, 21:07 PM IST
Libyan leader says rival strongman to have voice in govt
Libyan prime minister-designate Fayez al-Sarraj says military strongman Khalifa Haftar, who controls the north African country`s main oil ports, should be represented in a new, more inclusive government.
Sep 28, 2016, 01:40 AM IST
French growth goes negative in second quarter
French growth suffered a downward revision on Friday, just days before the government puts together its final budget ahead of presidential elections next year.
Sep 23, 2016, 16:02 PM IST
