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France's Mont Saint Michel evacuated as man threatens police
23-04-2018 08:57
Authorities on Sunday evacuated Mont Saint Michel, one of France's busiest tourist sites, and were searching for a suspect who allegedly threatened to attack local security forces.
Air France CEO threatens to resign if strikes continue
22-04-2018 13:52
The embattled CEO of Air France-KLM, Jean-Marc Janaillac, threatened Friday to resign if Air France staff continue to reject his wage proposals following nine days of strikes in the past two months.
Mladenovic ends Coco's 13-match Fed Cup run, Czechs dominate in Germany
22-04-2018 11:59
Kristina Mladenovic ended Coco Vandeweghe's 13-match Fed Cup win streak to pull France level at 1-1 against 18-time champions the United States in a gruelling semi-final on Saturday (Apr 21).
France's Ritz hotel smashes record with furniture sell-off
22-04-2018 11:31
Luxury furniture auctioned off by the legendary Ritz hotel in Paris sold for €7.3 million (US$9 million), a world record in the industry, auction house Artcurial said Saturday.
Trump to honour Macron, his unlikely French friend
21-04-2018 17:41
They talk regularly, have shared memorable handshakes and supposedly have an "unbreakable" friendship. When US President Donald Trump and France's Emmanuel Macron meet next week, there will be more back-slapping - but also major differences.
Top French university Sciences Po blocked by students
19-04-2018 11:58
The main entrance to the prestigious French university Sciences Po in Paris was blocked on Wednesday (Apr 18) after students opposed to President Emmanuel Macron's education reforms occupied the building, an AFP reporter said.
HCM City proposes visa exemption extension
19-04-2018 11:04
The HCM City Tourism Association has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on further extension of visa exemption for tourists coming from the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy.
EU urges relaunch of Syria talks after strikes
16-04-2018 21:30
EU foreign ministers on Monday (Apr 16) backed "all efforts" to stop Syria using chemical weapons, after weekend strikes by Britain, France and the US, but called for renewed efforts to find a political solution to the seven-year war.
Paris Opera dancers complain of bullying and harassment
16-04-2018 21:26
A survey of ballet dancers at the prestigious Paris Opera has revealed widespread complaints of bullying and sexual harassment, as well as separate management concerns over the leadership of dance director Aurelie Dupont.
US, France, Britain launch new UN bid for Syria chemical weapons probe
15-04-2018 16:26
The United States, France and Britain on Saturday (Apr 14) launched a new bid at the United Nations to investigate chemical weapons attacks in Syria, just hours after firing military strikes against Syrian targets.
UN Security Council to meet over Syria strikes
15-04-2018 15:24
The UN Security Council will meet Saturday (Apr 14) at Russia's request to discuss air strikes launched by the United States, France and Britain on Syria in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack.
US, France, Britain launch strikes on Syria: Trump
14-04-2018 09:44
President Donald Trump announced late Friday (Apr 13) that a joint US-British-French operation had been launched on Syria, targeting the "criminal" regime of Bashar al-Assad and saying an alleged chemical attack had marked a "significant escalation."
Western powers at UN make case for military action against Syria
14-04-2018 09:00
The United States, Britain and France made the case at the United Nations on Friday (Apr 13) for military action against Syria, saying President Bashar al-Assad's repeated use of chemical weapons posed a threat to the world.
UN's health body urges Hepatitis C offensive
14-04-2018 07:00
Hepatitis C is easily cured. Yet, about 400,000 people die of the liver disease every year as only a smattering get the medicine they need.
Vietnam-France enjoy growing partnership
13-04-2018 15:43
After five years of establishing their strategic partnership, Vietnam and France are eying abundant
opportunities to lift up their ties to a new height to suit the positions and potential of both countries.
The two sides have established cooperation in diverse fields.
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