Champs Elysees

French police fire tear gas at protesters on Champs Elysees

By midday around 5,000 protesters had converged on the Champs Elysees where some clashed with police sent to prevent them from reaching the president`s Elysee Palace nearby.

Nov 24, 2018, 19:43 PM IST

Topless woman protester runs at Donald Trump''s motorcade in Paris

The woman managed to come within a few metres of Trump's motorcade before she was apprehended by police.

Nov 11, 2018, 16:41 PM IST

Marine Le Pen demands closure of all Islamist mosques in France

It was unclear whether the Thursday night attack would tip the balance of the vote in favour of Marine Le Pen, who has vowed to take a tough line on "Islamic terrorism".

Apr 22, 2017, 09:10 AM IST

Fears shroud French election after Champs Elysees attack

The killing of a policeman on Paris's Champs Elysees claimed by the Islamic State group rocked France's presidential race today with just two days to go before voting in the closest election for decades.

Apr 21, 2017, 22:42 PM IST

Unlikely sporting star Chris Froome wins third Tour de France, seals place amongst greats

Froome, who was also champion in 2013 and last year, finished ahead of Frenchman Romain Bardet in second and Nairo Quintana of Colombia in third.

Jul 24, 2016, 23:40 PM IST