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French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that the wave of violence and vandalism in Paris on Saturday could not be justified in any way and had nothing to do with a peaceful expression of legitimate anger. (Photo: File)

France to consider state of emergency to contain violent riots

'We have to think about the measures that can be taken so that these incidents don’t happen again,' spokesperson said.

02 Dec 2018 2:02 PM

Heads of states and world leaders attend ceremonies at the Arc de Triomphe Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 in Paris. (Photo: AP)

'Patriotism is opposite of nationalism,' says Macron, Trump by his side

Those who fought in the trenches of World War One lived through an unimaginable hell, French President Emmanuel said.

11 Nov 2018 7:04 PM

The Charles de Gaulle, currently in the southern French port of Toulon undergoing renovation, should be ready to sail to the Indian Ocean early next year, Defence Minister Florence Parly said. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

As Chinese assertion grows, France plans aircraft carrier in Indian Ocean

France, Australia and India had a responsibility to protect the region from 'hegemony' -- a veiled reference to Beijing's growing might.

20 Oct 2018 1:19 PM

PM Modi to get ‘Champions of the Earth Award’ on Wed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been selected in the leadership category for his pioneering work in championing the Internati-onal Solar Alliance.

03 Oct 2018 1:04 AM

Congress alleged Anil Ambani's company was taken as offset partner because of pressure from Indian govt and it was so intense that French authorities were left with no choice. (Representational Image)

‘Rafale scam has begun to stink, Modi govt has begun to sink’: Congress

Congress leader Jaipal Reddy also alleged French President Emmanuel Macron did not contradict Francois Hollande's claim on Rafale deal.

27 Sep 2018 4:48 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have been jointly awarded with the UN's highest environmental honour for their pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance and promoting new areas of cooperation on environmental action. (Photo: PTI)

PM Modi, French Prez Macron get UN's highest environmental honour

Modi and Macron are among the six of the world's most outstanding environmental changemakers.

27 Sep 2018 1:52 PM

'I don't have any other comment. I was not in charge at that time and I know that we have very clear rules,' Macron said in his first comment on the issue. (Photo: File)

Rafale deal 'govt-to-govt' discussion, wasn't in-charge when signed: Macron

Macron was asked if Indian govt had at any point told France or Dassault that they had to accept Reliance as Indian partner for Rafale deal.

26 Sep 2018 9:36 AM

Jaitley hit out at the Congress President accusing him of trivialising the no-confidence motion debate stressing 'facts are always sacrosanct'. (Photo: PTI | File)

Rahul has seriously hurt image of Indian politician before world: Jaitley

'Rahul Gandhi, by concocting a conversation with President Macron, has lowered his own credibility,' Jaitley said.

21 Jul 2018 4:41 PM

The bonding between winner and loser provided touching moments on the podium.

Games leaders play

As it poured at the closing ceremony of the football World Cup, Putin’s umbrella became the butt of Twitter jokes.

17 Jul 2018 12:13 AM

To top it all, it seems that Trudeau’s eyebrows have a Twitter account of their own. (Photo: AP)

Justin Trudeau seems to lose part of eyebrow at G7 Summit; Twitter goes berserk

During joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, Justin Trudeau’s eyebrow seems to have slid down his face.

11 Jun 2018 7:09 PM

Her fists planted on the table, she looms above an apparently nervous Trump, looking up at her and listening without response. (Photo: AP)

War of images: Angela Merkel wins G7 photo duel of world leaders

Taken by German photographer Jezco Denzel, something about the photo caught imagination of the web, and the German version went viral.

10 Jun 2018 12:16 PM

In January, Qatar announced that talks with Moscow on supplying the sophisticated S-400 system were at an "advanced stage". (Photo: AFP)

Saudi threatens to strike Qatar if it bought Russian long-range missiles

Qatar and Russia signed an agreement on military and technical cooperation in 2017.

03 Jun 2018 8:43 AM

On Thursday, however, Trump announced that those exemptions were not being extended, and his decision immediately drew furious responses from Canadian President Justin Trudeau, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: AP)

World on brink of trade as US slaps steel, aluminium tariffs on allies

Washington angered its major allies by slapping duties of 25 per cent and 10 per cent on imports of aluminium and steel.

02 Jun 2018 12:00 PM

'I did it because it was a child,' the paper quoted Gassama saying. 'I climbed... Thank God I saved him.' (Photo: Screengrab | YouTube video)

Real-life 'spiderman' scales building to save child dangling from balcony

Mamoudou Gassama, a migrant from Mali, is being praised after he scaled a building to rescue a 4-yr-old dangling from a balcony.

28 May 2018 12:36 PM

Big royal statues of the Kingdom of Dahomey dating back to 1890-1892 are pictured on June 18, 2018 at the Quai Branly Museum-Jacques Chirac in Paris. (Photo: AFP)

France weighs how to return Africa's plundered art

From London to Berlin, Europe's museums are packed with hundreds of thousands of colonial-era items.

27 May 2018 1:47 PM

Europe’s perception of America has changed

Macron asked Europe to unite and assert European sovereignty in the face of unilateral moves by the US on Iran and climate change.

27 May 2018 12:07 AM

EU president Donald Tusk on Wednesday urged leaders meeting in Bulgaria to form a "united European front" against Trump's withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal and his move to impose trade tariffs on Europe.(Photo: AFP)

With friends like Trump, who needs enemies: European Union chief

'Looking at the latest decisions of President Trump, someone could even think with friends like that, who needs enemies,' Tusk said.

17 May 2018 9:37 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron strongly opposes Donald Trump’s pullout from the 2015 global deal curbing Iran’s nuclear activities. (Photo: AFP)

Macron calls up Trump, expresses worry over his Iran nuclear deal move

Macron called up Trump to say he’s very worried about tensions in Middle East after Trump's decision to withdraw from Iran nuclear accord.

13 May 2018 12:19 PM

The attack took place near the city's main opera house in an area full of bars, restaurants and theatres which were brimming on a weekend night. (Photo: AFP)

Paris stabbing attack: 1 dead, 4 injured; ISIS claims responsibility

French President Emmanuel Macron said: 'France once again pays the price of blood.'

13 May 2018 8:14 AM

"He calls for a de-escalation", the presidency said in a statement, adding that Macron would discuss the issue with Angela Merkel when he meets with the German chancellor in Aachen, western Germany, later in the day. (Photo; File)

Emmanuel Macron urges 'de-escalation' between Israel, Iran

Israel's army said Thursday it had hit dozens of Iranian military targets around Syria in one of its largest military operations.

10 May 2018 6:04 PM

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