Paris

Iraqi PM announces liberation of al-Hawija from IS

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Thursday announced the liberation of the northern town of al-Hawija from the Islamic State terror group.

Oct 05, 2017, 18:28 PM IST

Radicalised person arrested after explosive find in Paris: French Minister

France`s interior minister said on Tuesday an explosive device was discovered outside a residential building in Paris night and that subsequent arrests netted a radicalised individual.

Oct 03, 2017, 12:31 PM 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

Anger in France over schoolgirl 'consensual' sex case

The girl is said to have agreed to follow the man home from a park in Montmagny.

Sep 27, 2017, 20:37 PM IST

New protests as France set to enshrine labour reforms

More rallies are expected Saturday, staged by hard-left political party France Unbowed, which will provide another measure of the resistance to 39-year-old Macron`s pro-business agenda.

Sep 21, 2017, 18:14 PM IST

Three Swiss Muslim group members charged with making al Qaeda propaganda

The indictment did not name the suspects, but the ICCS said in a statement the other two were its chairman, Nicolas Blancho, and its cultural production head, Naim Cherni.

Sep 21, 2017, 17:06 PM IST

Knife-wielding man attacks soldier in Paris

A knife-wielding man attacked a soldier in Paris on Friday, the latest assault to raise questions over whether France`s anti-terror patrols are a target for extremists.

Sep 15, 2017, 15:56 PM IST

Emmanuel Macron says Paris 2024 a `victory for France`

The IOC named Paris and Los Angeles as hosts for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics today, crowning two cities at the same time in a historic first for the embattled sports body.

Sep 14, 2017, 00:18 AM IST

IOC picks Paris as 2024 Olympics host, Los Angeles gets 2028 Games

The 2028 Olympics will be the first held in the United States since the chaotic 1996 Games in Atlanta.

Sep 13, 2017, 23:45 PM IST

IOC to confirm Paris, Los Angeles as 2024, 2028 Olympics hosts today

IOC President Thomas Bach, the driving force behind the double award, described the candidacies as a "golden opportunity".

Sep 13, 2017, 10:25 AM IST

Labour protests hit France in key challenge for Emmanuel Macron

The president -- whose personal ratings have slumped sharply since he came into office -- was in the Caribbean on Tuesday visiting French islands hit by hurricane Irma last week.

Sep 12, 2017, 18:46 PM IST

Hurricane Irma: Military planes evacuate tourists to Europe

Two military planes were due to land in Paris and Eindhoven in the southern Netherlands with 278 and 100 people onboard respectively, authorities in both countries said.

Sep 11, 2017, 21:05 PM IST

Nine dead, seven missing after Irma hits French islands: Minister

112 were people were injured.

Sep 08, 2017, 16:57 PM IST

African, EU leaders meet on migrant crisis

Some 125,000 migrants have crossed the Mediterranean by boat this year, according to UN figures, with the vast majority arriving in Italy before travelling on to other EU members. An estimated 2,400 have died en route.

Aug 28, 2017, 18:05 PM IST

Sayyeshaa Saigal thrilled to team up with Vijay Sethupathi

Actress Sayyeshaa Saigal, last seen in Tamil film "Vanamagan", has signed Vijay Sethupathi-starrer "Junga", to be predominantly shot in Paris.

Aug 27, 2017, 13:16 PM IST

Knifeman dead after 'terrorist' attack on soldiers

Belgian soldiers and police have repeatedly been the target of attacks in recent months.

Aug 26, 2017, 06:46 AM IST

Scarlett Johansson spotted with new tattoo

Actor Scarlett Johansson was recently photographed flaunting a large new tattoo on her back.

Aug 22, 2017, 18:34 PM IST

Sakshi Malik spearheads Indian challenge at World Wrestling Championships which kicks off on Monday

India have had some success at the World Wrestling Championships in the past, having won 11 medals including one gold and two silvers.

Aug 20, 2017, 18:07 PM IST

No relations with Syria for countries backing rebels: Bashar al-Assad

The United States and most European countries shut their embassies in Damascus after the government`s bloody crackdown on protests that erupted in March 2011.

Aug 20, 2017, 17:43 PM IST