'Holding Paris climate talks is best response to attacks'
In a speech to the French community during a visit to Washington, Hollande said the November attacks claimed by the Islamic State group were "the most important event of recent years."
Nov 25, 2015, 04:14 AM IST
'Russia welcome in anti-IS coalition it changes Syria stand'
We agree that Russia could play a more constructive role if it were to shift the focus of its strike to defeating ISIL," Obama said.
Nov 25, 2015, 03:25 AM IST
Assad must go as soon as possible: Hollande
France and the US held the meeting to strengthen the coalition against the Islamic State in the wake of the horrific Paris terrorist attack by the dreaded terror group.
Nov 25, 2015, 03:11 AM IST
Obama, Hollande pledge solidarity against ISIS
Hollande's trip to Washington was part of a diplomatic push to get the US and other nations to bolster efforts to destroy the militant group that has claimed responsibility for the Paris attacks.
Nov 25, 2015, 02:22 AM IST
Syria's Assad should leave 'as soon as possible': Hollande
French President Francois Hollande wants Syrian President Assad to step down.
Nov 25, 2015, 01:55 AM IST
Islamic State can`t be tolerated, must be destroyed: Barack Obama
At a joint press conference with his French counterpart Francois Hollande, US President Barack Obama said the Islamic State militant group cannot be tolerated.
Nov 24, 2015, 22:36 PM IST
US President Barack Obama to host French counterpart Francois Hollande at White House
The meeting in the Oval Office of the White House would be attended by Vice President Joe Biden among others.
Nov 24, 2015, 09:14 AM IST
Cameron ups pressure on MPs for Syria strikes vote
Cameron earlier on Monday visited Paris, where he met President Francois Hollande and paid tribute outside the Bataclan concert venue, where 90 people were killed.
Nov 24, 2015, 01:51 AM IST
Brussels to stay at highest security alert, hunts suspects
With the world on edge over the jihadist threat, US President Barack Obama said the most powerful tool in the fight against IS was to say "that we're not afraid".
Nov 23, 2015, 01:36 AM IST
French President Hollande to be chief guest at Republic Day parade
In a major step which will further help cement diplomatic ties between India and France, French President Francois Hollande on Friday accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to be the chief guest at India's 67th Republic Day Parade on January 26 next year.
Nov 21, 2015, 13:23 PM IST
Russia pounds IS jihadists with 'For Paris' bombs
Russian television broadcast a video in which a man is seen scrawling "For our people!" and "For Paris!" in black pen on aerial bombs minutes before a warplane is set to take off from the country's airbase in Syria.
Nov 21, 2015, 04:51 AM IST
Russian military says its bombing sharply cut IS oil incomes
Russian warplanes destroyed 15 oil refining and storage facilities in Syria.
Nov 21, 2015, 04:10 AM IST
Modi meets French minister, hopes for success of climate summit
As many as 129 people were killed and 350 others injured in the terror attacks in Paris on November 13.
Nov 20, 2015, 23:22 PM IST
France to pay tribute to Paris victims at ceremony
France will next Friday hold a ceremony in honour of the victims of the massacre in Paris, the presidency said.
Nov 20, 2015, 18:13 PM IST
Goa Congress member compares Hollande, Indira Gandhi's Emergency
France on Thursday formally imposed emergency following November 13 terror attacks in Paris for which the Islamic State claimed responsibility.
Nov 20, 2015, 10:34 AM IST
In new video, Islamic State threatens to blow up White House, attack Paris again
The video showed an IS fighter threatening to attack French monuments and vowing to strike the White House.
Nov 20, 2015, 08:53 AM IST
Obama, Hollande reiterate commitment to destroy IS: White House
US President Barack Obama and his French counterpart Francois Hollande reiterated their "unwavering commitment to degrade and destroy" the Islamic State (IS), the White House said.
Nov 20, 2015, 00:12 AM IST
French MPs vote to extend state of emergency by three months
French lawmakers voted on Thursday to extend a state of emergency in the country for three months.
Nov 19, 2015, 21:17 PM IST
France faces risk of chemical, biological attack, warns PM Valls
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls on Thursday issued a stark warning saying his country could face the risk of chemical or bacterial warfare as a result of its fight against the Islamic State.
Nov 19, 2015, 14:59 PM IST
UN chief calls for compassion towards refugees and migrants
Ban called Hollande yesterday and reiterated his condemnation of the terrorist attacks in Paris last week.
Nov 19, 2015, 10:23 AM IST
