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President Macron condoles Ratan Tata’s death, says 'France has lost a dear friend'
World | Oct 11, 2024, 09:50 AM ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron expressed deep condolences for Ratan Tata's passing, praising his visionary leadership and highlighting the global impact of his contributions to business and philanthropy.
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Netanyahu slams Macron over calls to halt arms deliveries: 'Israel will win with or without support'
World | Oct 06, 2024, 09:24 AM ISTMeanwhile, the French President’s office responded to the controversy, addressing Netanyahu’s statement. Asserting that "France is Israel’s steadfast friend," the Élysée stressed that Macron "supports Israel’s security and demonstrates it."
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World leaders react to Iran's missile attack on Israel amid fear of full scale escalation
World | Oct 02, 2024, 03:21 PM ISTIran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for Israel's campaign against Tehran's Hezbollah allies in Lebanon. Israeli army radio said nearly 200 missiles had been launched into Israel from Iran.
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'Willing to act': After US and France, UK backs India's permanent membership in UN Security Council
World | Sep 27, 2024, 01:05 PM ISTUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UN Security Council has to change to become a more representative body without being "paralysed by politics". His remarks signals a growing demand to increase the number of permanent members in the 15-member Council.
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US, France working on 21-day ceasefire deal as conflict escalates between Israel and Hezbollah
World | Sep 26, 2024, 08:08 AM ISTThe brewing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has killed more than 600 people in recent days, displaced thousands in Lebanon and brought the Middle East to the brink of an all-out war. The US and France are working to avoid an escalation of hostilities and ensure the return of displaced people.
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France gets new centre-right government more than two months after divisive elections
World | Sep 22, 2024, 12:32 AM ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron had earlier approved Michel Barnier's appointment as the French PM after weeks of difficult negotiations. The announcement ended weeks of political uncertainty after snap elections declared by Macron yielded a hung parliament.
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Breton quits as France's EU commissioner, drops explosive resignation letter againt von der Leyen
World | Sep 16, 2024, 04:25 PM ISTThierry Breton of France stepped down as a member of the European Commission on Monday and will no longer be his country's candidate for the next EU executive body, an unexpected twist in the highly political EU power transition.
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France: Eight people killed trying to cross English Channel, second incident within two weeks
World | Sep 15, 2024, 03:00 PM ISTEight people have died overnight while trying to cross the Channel from France to England, French media including BFM TV and Le Figaro reported on Sunday, citing French authorities.
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'Sacrificed on altar, treated like garbage bag', says French woman who was drugged, raped by 80 men
World | Sep 07, 2024, 01:07 PM ISTGisele Pelicot, 72, said she was even raped six times by an individual who had tested positive for HIV and was infected by several sexually transmitted diseases. She was reportedly drugged by her husband Dominique Pelicot, who invited strangers via an online chatroom to rape her for almost 10 years.
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India-France carry out mega naval exercise 'VARUNA' in Mediterranean sea
India | Sep 06, 2024, 08:40 PM ISTThe 22nd edition of VARUNA featured a series of advanced naval operations, including enhanced tactical manoeuvres, anti-submarine warfare exercises, flyer, air defence drills, live weapon firings, photo-ex, and steam pasts.
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'If a country is unhappy...': Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's first comments after detention in France
World | Sep 06, 2024, 02:03 PM ISTDurov was arrested in France last month over allegations of criminal activity on his platform including child sexual abuse and drug trafficking. In his first public remarks since the arrest, Durov said French authorities should have reached him for assistance instead of detaining him.
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Macron names Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as French Prime Minister after months of stalemate
World | Sep 05, 2024, 05:41 PM ISTPresident Emmanuel Macron named EU former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as France’s new prime minister on Thursday after more than 50 days of caretaker government.
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French man, who invited strangers to rape wife, also took naked pictures of his daughter: Report
World | Sep 04, 2024, 02:29 PM ISTDominique Pelicot, 71, is standing trial for allegedly drugging his wife and inviting over 70 strangers to rape her. It has now come out in court that he drugged his daughter and clicked naked pictures of her, which caused Caroline Darian to leave the courtroom in tears.
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France: 13 killed as boat with 50 migrants capsizes in English Channel, massive rescue operation on
World | Sep 03, 2024, 07:10 PM ISTA boat sank off France's northern coast and plunged more than 50 migrants into the waters of the English Channel as they tried to cross it on Tuesday, French maritime authorities said.
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France SHOCKER: Man allegedly drugged wife, recruited strangers to rape her 92 times in 10 years
World | Sep 03, 2024, 11:12 AM ISTDominique Pelicot, 71, allegedly drugged his wife Gisele to nearly a state of coma and recruited dozens of strangers to rape her. He is currently standing trial along with 50 accused who can face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
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Indian Navy's P-8I Aircraft marks first-ever deployment in Europe, touches down in France
World | Sep 02, 2024, 01:01 PM ISTIn its first-ever European deployment, the Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft touched down in France to take part in the Varuna bilateral exercise with the French Navy.
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'Telegram promotes child sexual abuse, drug trafficking': France imposes serious charges against CEO
World | Aug 29, 2024, 07:12 AM ISTAllegations against Durov include that his platform is being used for child sexual abuse material and drug trafficking and that Telegram refused to share information or documents with investigators when required by law.
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov freed from police custody in France, awaits court appearance
World | Aug 28, 2024, 07:47 PM ISTDurov, a Russian-born billionaire, was arrested in France as part of an investigation into crimes related to images of child sex abuse, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions. He will make his court appearance in front of an investigative judge, who will decide his fate.
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Child porn or fraudulent transactions, what leads to arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov in France?
World | Aug 28, 2024, 08:15 AM ISTDurov, a Russian-born billionaire, was arrested in France over the weekend as part of an investigation into crimes related to images of child sex abuse, drug trafficking and fraudulent transactions on the platform, French prosecutors said.
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Who is Pavel Durov, CEO of messaging app Telegram, arrested in France?
World | Aug 25, 2024, 09:47 AM ISTPavel Durov was travelling in his private jet when the French authorities arrested him, based on an outstanding arrest warrant as part of a preliminary police investigation.