Thousands protest against French government's migration plans PARIS: Thousands of people, including many undocumented migrants, marched in Paris and other French towns on... Published 29 Apr, 2023 10:36pm
Print China says it respects sovereignty of ex-Soviet states after uproar BEIJING: China insisted it respects the sovereignty of all ex-Soviet countries on Monday, after comments by its... Updated 25 Apr, 2023 09:00am
World Isolated and unpopular, Macron marks one year since re-election PARIS: Isolated at home and alienating allies abroad, French President Emmanuel Macron marks one year since his... Published 24 Apr, 2023 12:10pm
World France starts evacuation of citizens from Sudan PARIS: France has begun to evacuate its citizens and diplomatic staff from Sudan, where fighting between rival... Published 23 Apr, 2023 12:04pm
Sports Tuchel’s Bayern face ‘character test’ at in-form Mainz MUNICH: With six league matches remaining, Bayern Munich’s title credentials will face a stern examination on... Published 21 Apr, 2023 12:00pm
World Macron to address France after ‘Pyrrhic’ pensions victory PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron is on Monday to address France for the first time since signing into law his... Published 17 Apr, 2023 12:19pm
Sports US sweep into BJK Cup Finals with France, Czech Republic PARIS: Jessica Pegula sealed victory for the United States over Austria on Saturday as the record 18-time champions... Published 17 Apr, 2023 06:41am
Business & Finance G7 ministers agree to cut gas consumption and speed-up renewable energy SAPPORO: The Group of Seven rich nations have agreed to call for reducing gas consumption and increasing electricity... Published 16 Apr, 2023 03:36am
World France’s Macron signs controversial pension reform into law PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron has signed into law a controversial bill to raise the country’s retirement... Published 15 Apr, 2023 10:55am
World French court approves Macron's pensions reform PARIS: France's constitutional court on Friday approved the key elements of President Emmanuel Macron's pension... Published 14 Apr, 2023 11:22pm
Markets Japan, India and France announce common platform for Sri Lanka creditors WASHINGTON: Japan, India and France on Thursday announced a common platform for talks among bilateral creditors to... Published 14 Apr, 2023 10:59am
World French unions rally supporters to the streets ahead of pension ruling PARIS: Union activists barged into the Paris headquarters of luxury goods company LVMH on Thursday, saying the ... Published 13 Apr, 2023 11:16pm
World France a 'reliable' US ally but needs to engage China: minister WASHINGTON: France is a "strong and reliable" US ally, the country's Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire told AFP on... Published 12 Apr, 2023 10:39pm
World Avalanche kills four in France, two missing PARIS: An avalanche on Sunday near Mont Blanc in southeastern France swept four people to their deaths and left two... Published 10 Apr, 2023 12:12am
World Marseille building collapse injures two, fire hampers search MARSEILLE: The collapse of a four-storey building in the southern French port city of Marseille left at least two... Published 09 Apr, 2023 10:01am
World Ukrainian forces cling onto besieged city, China pressed to help end war BAKHMUT: Seven civilians were reported killed by Ukrainian artillery strikes in Russian-controlled areas as the... Published 07 Apr, 2023 10:26am
World Fresh pension protests rock France before key court ruling PARIS: French demonstrators took to the streets Thursday for another day of protests and strikes to denounce... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
World France braces for new protests after pensions deadlock PARIS: France on Thursday braced for another day of protests and strikes to denounce President Emmanuel Macron’s... Published 06 Apr, 2023 11:59am
Opinion Pension reforms Throwing Molotov cocktails (petrol bombs) at the police and in return tear-gassed and water-cannoned with, as is the... Published 03 Apr, 2023 06:36am
World Despite Trump ire, prosecuting ex-leaders is common in democracies WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has denounced his indictment as an abuse befitting a banana republic, but the move in fact... Updated 02 Apr, 2023 10:34am
World Three PM contenders in close Finnish election HELSINKI: Prime Minister Sanna Marin, centre-right National Coalition Party leader Petteri Orpo, and far-right head... Published 31 Mar, 2023 11:58am
Business & Finance TotalEnergies posts record $20.5bn net profit PARIS: France’s TotalEnergies said Wednesday that high oil and gas prices bolstered its net profit to a record... Published 31 Mar, 2023 06:45am
World France increases age limit, fines for e-scooters PARIS: France increased the minimum age for using an electric scooter from 12 to 14 on Wednesday ahead of a weekend... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
World Airlines urge measures to curb French air traffic disruptions BRUSSELS: European airline leaders called on Wednesday for measures to prevent chronic French air traffic control... Published 30 Mar, 2023 06:35am
World France braces for new strike turmoil as Macron defiant PARIS: France Tuesday braced for another day of strikes and protests with President Emmanuel Macron remaining... Published 28 Mar, 2023 11:43am
World Germany rolls out red carpet for Charles III’s first foreign visit LONDON: Britain’s King Charles III will begin his first state visit when he travels to Germany on Wednesday, having... Published 28 Mar, 2023 11:25am
World Macron holds crisis meeting as more France protests loom PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron summoned government ministers for a crisis meeting on Monday, as tensions ... Published 27 Mar, 2023 10:16pm
Sports Euro 2024: Mbappe looking to reach new heights with ambitious France DUBLIN: Kylian Mbappe’s rise continued as France started their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a 4-0 win ... Published 27 Mar, 2023 06:15am
World Macron, Meloni discuss France-Italy cooperation BRUSSELS: French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met on Thursday to discuss... Published 24 Mar, 2023 11:31am
World Protests, strikes, fuel shortages as pensions fury rages in France PARIS: French citizens protested and downed tools again on Thursday, with transport and refineries grinding to a ... Published 24 Mar, 2023 05:55am
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