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Road-racing giant Sky drops bombshell with cycling pull-out
13-12-2018 13:11
British media company Sky on Wednesday (Dec 12) said it would axe its sponsorship of cycling giant Team Sky after next season, ending a partnership that has delivered six Tour de France titles in the past seven years.
4 dead in Strasbourg Christmas market shooting, gunman on the run
12-12-2018 11:35
France: A gunman killed at least four people and injured another 12 at the famed Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg on Tuesday (Dec 11) before fleeing the scene, security officials said.
From shopping to tourism, French protests hit economy
10-12-2018 10:52
Shops shuttered in the run-up to Christmas, chaos on the roads: France's "yellow vest" protests are dealing a blow to the economy which the finance minister says is no less than a "catastrophe".
Macron to address the nation as calls grow to act on 'yellow vest' protests
10-12-2018 10:29
PARIS: Amid loud calls for him to end the "yellow vest" crisis gripping France, President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Monday as authorities count the cost of weeks of anti-government protests.
Foreigners put on alert over French fuel protests
09-12-2018 03:06
Foreigners were put on alert for possible violence during Saturday's (Dec 8) French fuel protests, particularly in Paris, with some embassies warning their nationals to stay well away.
Paris on knife-edge ahead of new 'yellow vest' protests
08-12-2018 10:35
Businesses in Paris battened down the hatches on Friday (Dec 7) and streets were cleared of material that could be used as weapons amid fears of further violence during a fourth round of "yellow vest" protests.
Henry, Vieira clash called off amid security concerns in France
07-12-2018 08:40
PARIS: A Ligue 1 clash between Thierry Henry's Monaco and local rivals Nice has been postponed, the French league (LFP) said Thursday (Dec 6), amid fears of another weekend of violent "yellow vest" protests in France over rising living costs.
Anarchists, butchers and finance workers in court over Paris riots
05-12-2018 09:30
PARIS: Sometimes bruised or with black eyes, demonstrators arrested during anti-government rioting in central Paris on Saturday have appeared in court, showcasing the diverse backgrounds of the people on the streets.
Mbappe wins best young player prize at Ballon d'Or ceremony
04-12-2018 08:35
The Paris Saint-Germain forward, who does not turn 20 until later this month, starred as France won the World Cup and also won the best young player award in Russia.
French parliament votes in favour of ban on smacking children
30-11-2018 09:39
The French National Assembly voted on Friday (Nov 30) in favour of a largely symbolic ban on parents smacking their children, a practice which though condemned by the United Nations (UN) still enjoys widespread support in the country.
France to return African treasures to Benin
24-11-2018 10:05
PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday (Nov 23) agreed to return 26 cultural artefacts to Benin "without delay", a move that could put pressure on other former colonial powers to return African artworks to their countries of origin.
Top 10 of best flight attendant wardrobes
23-11-2018 19:21
Along large names like Singapore Airlines, Air France, and Emirates, the uniform of Vietjet was awarded with“Asia’s Best Flight Attendant Wardrobe.”
Nissan drives out chairman after arrest
23-11-2018 10:00
TOKYO: Nissan's board sacked Carlos Ghosn as chairman on Thursday (Nov 22), a spectacular fall from grace for the once-revered boss whose arrest for financial misconduct has stunned the business world, as France and Japan insisted they want the Nissan-Renault alliance to survive the scandal.
French food-wine festival to entertain foodies in HCM City, Hanoi
21-11-2018 16:32
“Balade en France”, the annual French food and wine festival, will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from December 1-2 as part of the activities marking the 45th founding anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic relations.
Mbappe injured as France see off Uruguay
21-11-2018 14:39
PARIS: A shoulder injury to Kylian Mbappe overshadowed France's 1-0 friendly win over Uruguay at the Stade de France on Tuesday as Didier Deschamps' world champions ended the year on a high note.
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