Veteran Italian goalkeeper Buffon signs with PSG
Paris, July 7 (IANS) French football champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Friday announced that the signing of Italian veteran goalkeeper Gianluigi…Read more
Agriculture key to conflict prevention, says FAO chief
Paris, July 5 (IANS/AKI) Agriculture plays a vital role in averting conflict and promoting lasting peace, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation…Read more
EU Parliament rejects opening copyright law update negotiations
Strasbourg, July 5 (IANS) The European Parliament on Thursday voted against a proposal to open discussions on updating copyright laws, an overhaul…Read more
Gangster makes spectacular escape from French jail in helicopter
Paris, July 2 (IANS) A notorious criminal who in the past had been branded as France's "Public Enemy No. 1" on Sunday made a cinematic escape from…Read more
China's Su Bingtian equals 100m Asian record
Paris, July 1 (IANS) China's star sprinter Su Bingtian continued his soaring form into the current season as he clocked 9.91 seconds to finish third…Read more
Secretive artist Banksy's art appears on Paris walls
Paris, June 27 (IANS) Thought-provoking paintings attributed to secretive artist Banksy have been appearing on the streets of Paris, France in recent…Read more
10 arrested in France for planning attacks on Muslims
Paris, June 25 (IANS) French anti-terrorism units have detained a group of ultra far-rightists suspected of planning assaults against Muslim community…Read more
Hamilton wins French GP, regains top spot in F1 driver standings
Le Castellet (France), June 25 (IANS) Defending Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton of Britain (Mercedes) won the French Grand Prix on Sunday, regaining…Read more
Favouring sanctions against EU countries refusing refugees: Macron
Paris, June 24 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron has said he was backing eventual financial sanctions for European countries which refuse to…Read more
Hamilton wins pole position in French Grand Prix
Le Castellet (France), June 23 (IANS) Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain (Mercedes) on Saturday won the pole position for Sunday's French…Read more