Knifeman arrested at Eiffel Tower `wanted to kill soldier`: Source
In February, a man armed with a machete attacked four soldiers on patrol at Paris`s Louvre Museum, while in April another extremist shot and killed a policeman on the Champs Elysees.
Aug 06, 2017, 23:49 PM IST
Paris Saint-Germain plan Neymar's grand presentation on streets of French capital
Earlier on Wednesday, Barca publicly confirmed for the first time after weeks of speculation that Neymar wants to leave the Spanish giants.
Aug 02, 2017, 22:05 PM IST
Sight of massive 'whale' on Paris river bank baffles tourists
The sight of an enormous whale created a panicky situation on the bank filled with tourists.
Jul 24, 2017, 20:38 PM IST
Gopal Baglay appointed Joint Secretary in PMO
Gopal Baglay is a 1992 batch Indian Foreign Service officer.
Jul 21, 2017, 20:06 PM IST
Australia condemns Amarnath attack; discusses cooperation in key areas with India
In a series of tweets on the meeting, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Gopal Baglay said Swaraj welcomed Bishop for framework dialogue of foreign ministers.
Jul 18, 2017, 19:13 PM IST
Donald Trump says willing to invite Vladimir Putin to White House 'at the right time'
US President Donald Trump, battling allegations that his campaign colluded with Russians to get him elected, has said he would invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the White House, but "at the right time".
Jul 14, 2017, 14:25 PM IST
Donald Trump in Paris with Russia scandal in tow
On the eve of the parade, Trump will visit Napoleon's tomb, hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and share a Michelin-starred dinner atop the Eiffel Tower.
Jul 13, 2017, 21:01 PM IST
IOC chief Thomas Bach hoping for Paris-Los Angeles hosting accord for 2024, 2028 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee agreed Tuesday to award the 2024 and the 2028 Games at the same time, effectively ensuring that the two candidates each will host a games.
Jul 12, 2017, 23:59 PM IST
Retired French Judge found dead in new twist to 1980s child murder case
The first elements of the investigation point to a suicide, the source said, after emergency services found Jean-Michel Lambert dead at his home near Le Mans late on Tuesday.
Jul 12, 2017, 16:30 PM IST
Asaduddin Owaisi pitches for heritage tag for Hyderabad city; BJP, TRS support
The UNESCO on Saturday declared Ahmedabad as the world heritage city. It is the first city in India to get the tag.
Jul 10, 2017, 16:21 PM IST
France extends state of emergency for sixth time
Twelve human rights groups, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, called on lawmakers yesterday to drop the state of emergency and reject the new law.
Jul 06, 2017, 23:04 PM IST
Man charged for threatening to kill French President Emmanuel Macron: Legal Source
The unemployed man said in a chatroom linked to a video game that he wanted to buy a machine gun to kill Macron.
Jul 03, 2017, 16:11 PM IST
Eight wounded in France mosque shooting, not terrorism: Prosecutor
According to initial accounts taken on the spot, at least two men got out of a car around 10:30 pm near the mosque and opened fire, including with a shotgun, the prosecutor's office said.
Jul 03, 2017, 08:55 AM IST
2,000 evacuated after scare at Paris's main airport
The evacuations were from a zone in terminal 2F at the Charles de Gaulle airport that passengers access after passing through security and before boarding, a second source said.
Jul 02, 2017, 09:45 AM IST
UN refugee chief says Italy needs support helping migrants
Italy needs more international support to cope with a wave of migrants that has flooded its shores since the start of the year, UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi said on Saturday.
Jul 01, 2017, 18:58 PM IST
French Holocaust survivor Simone Veil dies at 89
Simone Veil, a former magistrate and Holocaust survivor best known in France for legalising abortion in the 1970s, died on Friday. She was 89 years old.
Jun 30, 2017, 15:25 PM IST
Man tries to drive into crowd at Paris mosque, held
A man was arrested on Friday after attempting to drive his car into a crowd in front of the Creteil mosque in Paris, said a statement from the police.
Jun 30, 2017, 08:19 AM IST
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra set for Diamond League debut in Paris leg
This will be Chopra's first taste of top-level competition at the senior level. He won a gold in the World Junior Championships last year with a throw of 86.48m which remained his personal best.
Jun 29, 2017, 20:54 PM IST
Emmanuel Macron says France will not recognise Crimea 'annexation'
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday visited Crimea, which Moscow annexed in 2014, in a trip that Kiev condemned as a violation of its sovereignty.
Jun 26, 2017, 17:42 PM IST
Paris turns into Olympic park as part of push to host 2024 Games
Paris last hosted the Olympics in 1924, while Los Angeles has held it twice - most recently in 1984.
Jun 23, 2017, 18:36 PM IST
