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Eiffel Tower goes dark for Las Vegas, Marseille victims

The Eiffel Tower went dark on Monday night in tribute to the victims of the attacks in Las Vegas and Marseille.

Oct 03, 2017, 09:09 AM IST

Brother of gunman who attacked French Jews goes on trial

The Islamic State group claimed the attack as the work of one of its "soldiers", though a source close to the investigation said there was as yet no solid evidence linking the man to the group.

Oct 02, 2017, 19:09 PM IST

Islamic State group claims responsibility for Marseille attack

The latest deaths came with France still on high alert and under a state of emergency following a string of attacks in recent years by extremists linked to the Islamic State group or Al-Qaeda.

Oct 02, 2017, 16:04 PM IST

Paris Saint-Germain crowned in French Cup for record 11th time

PSG won French League Cup and French Cup this season, while failing to achieve a domestic treble for the third straight year after losing the Ligue 1 title to Monaco.

May 28, 2017, 16:49 PM IST

French anti-terror police arrest six: Security sources

Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve is set to give more details about the arrests later in the day.

Nov 21, 2016, 15:27 PM IST

French prosecutors press sex-tape case against former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse

Cisse and Benzema were both arrested last year over their alleged attempt to blackmail Lyon midfielder Mathieu Valbuena with a tape of Valbuena and his girlfriend.

Oct 14, 2016, 23:24 PM IST

Mario Balotelli instant hit as Nice down Marseille in Ligue 1

Former Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli struck twice on his Nice debut to help his new side defeat Mediterranean rivals Marseille 3-2 in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

Sep 12, 2016, 02:56 AM IST

Marseille `Burqini pool party` nixed in secular France

A Marseille waterpark has cancelled plans to host a private event for Muslim women wearing burqinis -- full-body swimsuits -- after they sparked outrage in secular France, authorities and the park said Tuesday.

Aug 09, 2016, 20:15 PM IST

Air Algeria plane lands safely after technical fault

An Air Algeria plane en route to Marseille has been forced to return to Algiers due to an unspecified technical failure.

Aug 06, 2016, 22:14 PM IST

English Premier League: Chelsea confirm the signing of Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi from Marseille

Michy Batshuayi was linked with a move to Serie A champions Juventus, West Ham United and Crystal Palace.

Jul 04, 2016, 11:56 AM IST

Euro 2016: Vladimir Putin questions how 200 Russian fans `beat up` thousands of English

Russian football hooligans have been at the heart of some of the ugliest scenes of fan violence in France since fighting erupted around Russia`s opening match against England in Marseille.

Jun 17, 2016, 19:50 PM IST

Euro 2016: Russian police helped catch convicted hooligans; three jailed in France

A French court jailed the three supporters for up to two years for their role in violence in Marseille.

Jun 16, 2016, 23:15 PM IST

Euro 2016: France expels Russia's far-right fan chief; Moscow summons ambassador

Continuing it's crackdown on football hooliganism, France continue to detain and question football fans in around Euro 2016 venues.

Jun 16, 2016, 17:24 PM IST

Euro 2016: French riot squad charges against Russian, English fans

Russian fans occasionally squared up to rivals but there was none of the mass fighting that darkened football`s reputation again in Marseille.

Jun 16, 2016, 08:28 AM IST

Euro 2016: Russia given 'suspended' ban over violence by fans

Russia were found guilty by Europe`s governing body of crowd disturbances, racist chanting and throwing fireworks.

Jun 14, 2016, 16:34 PM IST

150 'well-trained' Russians 'behind' Euro 2016 violence; 2 England fans jailed

Some 35 people have been injured — four seriously, and most of them England fans — and a total of 20 people have been arrested after three days of disorder in the French city.

Jun 13, 2016, 23:52 PM IST

France ban alcohol near Euro 2016 venues after violence; England, Russia receive disqualification warnings

The result of the inquiry and sanctions are to be announced on Tuesday.

Jun 12, 2016, 22:34 PM IST

VIDEO: England, Russia fans brawl in Marseille | Euro 2016

According to reports, at least three English fans were hospitalised with serious injuries.

Jun 12, 2016, 18:10 PM IST

Euro 2016: UEFA charges Russia after England match violence

As the players left the pitch at the end of the 1-1 draw, Russian fans were seen charging into a section occupied by English supporters and fists were thrown.

Jun 12, 2016, 17:52 PM IST