france simulates terror attacks ahead of euro 2016

France simulates terror attacks ahead of Euro 2016

More than 700 security personnel and 1,200 police cadets took part on Thursday in a simulated chemical attack on a football match as part of security preparations ahead of the 2016 Euros to take place in France in June and July.
us france warn syria government as peace talks set to begin

US, France warn Syria government as peace talks set to begin

The long-awaited talks will open on the eve of the fifth anniversary of the outbreak of Syria's civil war, in the latest bid to end the bloodshed that has killed more than 270,000 people and displaced millions.
german french prosecutors widen net in vw emissions probe

German, French prosecutors widen net in VW emissions probe

The net widened on Tuesday in the investigation into the massive emissions-cheating scandal at auto giant Volkswagen, with German prosecutors adding more suspects to their list, while France launched a probe of its own.
new refugee camp opens in northern france as calais residents protest

New refugee camp opens in northern France as Calais residents protest

France's first international-standard refugee camp opened in the teeth of official opposition on Monday while Calais residents protested over the impact of the migrant crisis.
france begins bulldozing part of jungle refugee camp

France begins bulldozing part of 'Jungle' refugee camp

Two bulldozers and around 20 workers began destroying makeshift shacks, with 30 police cars and two anti-riot vans stationed nearby.
first sexually transmitted case of zika detected in france

First sexually-transmitted case of Zika detected in France

French Heath Minister Marisol Touraine told AFP that a woman was infected when her partner returned from Brazil.
france says no crisis in world economy as g20 meets

France says 'no crisis' in world economy as G20 meets

France said there was "no crisis" in the world economy as a meeting of G20 officials kicked off Friday, despite warnings from the International Monetary Fund that the global recovery risked being derailed.
renault to reveal its new car

Renault to reveal its new car

France’s auto maker Renault will make a global debut for its new Megane Estate – in the form of the Megane Estate GT – at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland.
schiavone wins rio wta title

Schiavone wins Rio WTA title

Former French Open champion Francesca Schiavone, who turns 36 in June, won her first title since 2013 on Sunday when she defeated Shelby Rogers of the United States 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the Rio de Janeiro final.
frances lagarde named for second term to lead imf

France's Lagarde named for second term to lead IMF

France's Christine Lagarde, who battled financial fires across Europe as managing director of the International Monetary Fund, was officially named Friday to a second five-year term.
renault debuts two new cars in india

Renault debuts two new cars in India

At the 2016 Delhi Motor Show organised in February in India, France’s car maker Renault has made a debut of two new types of prodigious cars.
cameron hollande agree firm basis for eu deal britain

Cameron, Hollande agree 'firm basis' for EU deal: Britain

The leaders of France and Britain have agreed that draft proposals to reform Britain's membership of the EU give a "firm basis" for a deal soon.
frances casino group has yet to sell big c vietnam representative

France’s Casino Group has yet to sell Big C Vietnam: representative

French mass retailer Casino Group is only in the initial phase of transferring its supermarket chain in Vietnam, according to a Big C Vietnam representative.
frances hollande to announce government shake up

France's Hollande to announce government shake-up

France's deeply unpopular President Francois Hollande is expected to announce a government reshuffle Thursday as he seeks fresh political momentum ahead of a run for a second term in office in 2017.
tet fair fascinates foreign students photo

Tet Fair fascinates foreign students: Photo

On February 4, foreign students from Germany, France, Russia and the Republic of Korea attended the 2016 Tet Fair in Hanoi saying they felt fascinated by the artistry and novelty of the event.