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4 persons, including 2 firefighters, dead in Paris bakery blast

Four persons, including two firefighters, died in the Paris bakery blast.

Jan 12, 2019, 14:24 PM IST

Paris' first nudist restaurant closing doors

The concept at O'naturel was to offer "the pleasure of dining naked all year in the capital in the respect of naturists values", according to a magazine.

Jan 09, 2019, 16:59 PM IST

Police clash with 'yellow vest' protesters in Paris

French riot police clashed with "yellow vest" protesters in central Paris on Saturday during the latest wave of demonstrations against high living costs which have shaken President Emmanuel Macron`s authority.

Dec 08, 2018, 23:20 PM IST

Golf: Tiger Woods is back on the prowl with Ryder Cup in his sights

He now heads to Paris as part of a US team seeking to win overseas for the first time since 1993.

Sep 24, 2018, 21:36 PM IST

Two killed in knife attack in Paris suburb of Trappes, Islamic State claims responsibility

"The police operation is over ... the person was neutralised and is dead," the local prefecture said on Twitter.

Aug 23, 2018, 15:31 PM IST

Paris fanzone fills with 90,000 willing 'Les Bleus' to World Cup victory

Crowds of cheering French soccer fans gathered in Paris on Sunday, draped in red, white and blue and singing the Marseillaise, as excitement grew head of the France-Croatia showdown at the World Cup final in Moscow.

Jul 15, 2018, 21:56 PM IST

Brussels metro plays French soccer anthem after losing World Cup bet

Brussels public transport authority lost a be with its Parisian counterpart due to which metro commuters in Brussels had to listen to the French soccer anthem.

Jul 11, 2018, 17:25 PM IST

Fire likely cause of 2016 EgyptAir crash: French investigation

French investigators said today a cockpit fire likely caused the 2016 EgyptAir MS804 crash that claimed the lives of 66 passengers and crew, contradicting Egyptian authorities who said explosives traces were found on the victims' remains.

Jul 07, 2018, 07:13 AM IST

Man holds two people hostage in Paris

The area around the incident in the 10th arrondissement of Paris was ringed off by police after a man took two people hostage at a small business in the centre of Paris on Tuesday.

Jun 12, 2018, 22:36 PM IST

French Open: Rafael Nadal unsure of Wimbledon appearance after record French Open win

Rafael Nadal has cast doubt on his participation at Wimbledon, saying he needs to see how his body recovers after a long clay court campaign culminated in an 11th French Open title.

Jun 11, 2018, 19:38 PM IST

French Open: Catch us if you can Rafael Nadal keeps old guard in control

When Rafael Nadal broke down in tears on the Roland Garros podium on Sunday as 15,000 people, plus a smattering of Hollywood heavyweights, stood and honoured his staggering 11th French Open

Jun 11, 2018, 16:12 PM IST

Tennis ace Rafael Nadal to face first timer Thiem in Rolland Garros finals

The city of Paris is set to witness history as Tennis ace Rafael Nadal is aiming to win his 11th Rolland Garros title when he faces off with fourth-seeded Dominic Thiem of Austria, who is looking forward to claim his first.

Jun 10, 2018, 17:31 PM IST

The weird to the wonderful -- football pitches of the world

Playing football, nothing could be simpler, right? All you need is a ball, a few players and -- a pitch.

Jun 08, 2018, 10:37 AM IST

Garbine Muguruza has her ''game face'' on, smiles can wait

Spain's Garbine Muguruza insists she is enjoying herself at the French Open even if she doesn't look it, but don't expect her to smile too much until she gets her hands on the Suzanne Lenglen trophy for the second time in three years.

Jun 07, 2018, 10:05 AM IST

French Open: Maria Sharapova hits back at Serena Williams in book row

Former world number one Maria Sharapova hit back at Serena Williams criticism of her autobiography on Wednesday -- two days after their much-anticipated showdown at the French Open was scuppered by an injury to her American rival.

Jun 07, 2018, 09:22 AM IST

Tactical change helps Simona Halep reach French Open semis

Top seed Simona Halep fought back to triumph in a bruising French Open quarter-final against Germany's Angelique Kerber and stand two wins away from her first Grand Slam title.

Jun 07, 2018, 08:50 AM IST

French Open: Rafael Nadal, Halep to play for semi-final berths

World number one Rafael Nadal will continue his quest for record 11th French Open title, when he crosses swords with Diego Schwartzman in the quarter-finals of the men`s singles event on Wednesday.

Jun 06, 2018, 12:13 PM IST

French Open: Novak Djokovic facing career crisis point

Novak Djokovic is facing the gravest crisis of his career after a shock French Open defeat to Italian journeyman Marco Cecchinato left him contemplating missing Wimbledon to rebuild his game and reboot his state of mind.

Jun 06, 2018, 10:50 AM IST