IS-linked radical in French cop stabbing had `hit list`
A convicted radical who killed a French police couple in an IS-inspired stabbing was carrying a "hit list" of VIPs and urged followers to turn Euro 2016 into a "graveyard", officials said.
Jun 15, 2016, 08:55 AM IST
French minister warns of continued threat after 2 police die
France has been on particularly high alert as it hosts Europe's top sporting event, the monthlong European Championship soccer tournament.
Jun 14, 2016, 14:37 PM IST
Hollande condemns `cowardly` terror attack on French police
Sources close to the investigation identified the suspect, who was killed in a police raid as Larossi Abballa.
Jun 14, 2016, 14:23 PM IST
Killing of French police, partner a terrorist act: President Francois Hollande
French President Francois Hollande said Tuesday the killing of a policeman and his partner by a man claiming allegiance to the Islamic State group was "unquestionably a terrorist act".
Jun 14, 2016, 13:39 PM IST
Hollande vows `all necessary measures` to avoid Euro 2016 disruption
French President Francois Hollande said he was ready to take "all necessary measures" to ensure rolling transport strikes don`t disrupt the smooth running of the month-long Euro 2016 football extravaganza.
Jun 09, 2016, 23:45 PM IST
Euro 2016: Frenchman, who planned '15 terror attacks', arrested in Ukraine
The arrest adds to jitters over the staging of the event in a country on high alert following last year`s deadly jihadist attacks in Paris.
Jun 07, 2016, 08:52 AM IST
North Korea 'will be punished', says France
The Security Council unanimously backed a US-drafted statement that demanded North Korea "refrain from further actions, including nuclear tests," which are in violation of UN resolutions.
Jun 03, 2016, 23:46 PM IST
France urges Israel and Palestinians to make `courageous choice`
Francois Hollande said a solution would have to come from the Middle East region, but in the end it was up to the Israelis and Palestinians "to make the courageous choice of peace".
Jun 03, 2016, 14:44 PM IST
Paris museums on alert as flood chaos hits France, Germany
The world`s most visited museum, Louvre said it would shut its doors Friday to evacuate artworks from its basement storage, as the nearby river began to burst its banks following days of torrential rain.
Jun 03, 2016, 04:08 AM IST
EgyptAir flight with 66 passengers crashes, debris found off Greek island
Greek Defence Minister Panos Kammenos said the plane fell 22,000 feet and swerved sharply in Egyptian airspace before it disappeared from radar screens, Greece`s defence minister said.
May 19, 2016, 16:12 PM IST
Mideast conference in Paris May 30 postponed: Francois Hollande
A conference on the peace process between Israelis and Palestinians, due to be held on May 30 in Paris, has been postponed, French President Francois Hollande said Tuesday.
May 17, 2016, 12:58 PM IST
Boko Haram `still a threat` despite counter-insurgency gains: Francois Hollande
Nearly seven years of violence have left at least 20,000 dead and left more than 2.6 million homeless, devastating infrastructure in Nigeria`s remote northeast and creating a humanitarian crisis.
May 14, 2016, 17:14 PM IST
Nigeria hosts international summit on Boko Haram
Delegations from West African and Central African blocs, plus the European Union have also been invited.
May 14, 2016, 07:48 AM IST
French government survives no-confidence vote
In a further sign of rising opposition, a group of rebel deputies refused to vote the reform and had sought to submit its own no-confidence motion to oust the government.
May 13, 2016, 03:44 AM IST
French government faces no-confidence vote over labour reform
' France's already unpopular Socialist government faces a no-confidence vote today after it bypassed parliament and forced through a labour reform bill that has led to two months of demonstrations.
May 12, 2016, 12:39 PM IST
Belgium begins trial of terror cell linked to Paris, Brussels attacks
Belgium on Monday began the trial of seven alleged jihadists accused of links to the terror cell behind the Paris and Brussels attacks.
May 09, 2016, 15:58 PM IST
Earth Day special: India signs climate pact along with over 170 states at UN
As many as 175 countries, including India, China and the US, signed the Paris Agreement on climate change at the UN headquarters in New York on Friday, which coincided with 'International Mother Earth Day'.
Apr 22, 2016, 23:38 PM IST
Hollande inks deals in Egypt visit dogged by rights criticism
French President Francois Hollande sealed several economic deals with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo.
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India close to buying 36 Rafale jets for Rs 60,000 crore, deal with France in "final stage"
Government sources said that the deal has not been concluded yet but it is in "final stages".
Apr 16, 2016, 00:35 AM IST
Rafale deal finalised, India to purchase 36 fighter jets from France for 7.8 bn euros: Report
The first deliveries are expected to start by 2019 after the finalisation of the deal.
Apr 15, 2016, 20:16 PM IST
