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Sunday’s Ligue 1 game between Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain has been postponed because of bad weather. (Photo:AFP)

Paris Saint-Germain vs Monaco match gets postponed due to bad weather

Torrential rain and the risk of flooding prompted local authorities to issue a red warning in the region.

02 Dec 2019 11:55 AM

The biggest names in world football will descend on Paris on Monday for the 2019 Ballon d'Or ceremony, with Lionel Messi and USA women's World Cup superstar Megan Rapinoe tipped to leave with the honours. (Photo:AFP)

Lionel Messi and Megan Rapinoe to take Ballon d'Or honours

It would be an enormous shock if Rapinoe did not depart the Chatelet Theatre with the women's prize.

01 Dec 2019 1:17 PM

Italy midfielder Marco Verratti has been ruled out of Paris Saint-Germain’s Ligue 1 trip to Monaco on Sunday because of an injury, coach Thomas Tuchel said on Saturday. (Photo:AP)

Marco Verratti out of Monaco clash with injury

Leaders PSG have 33 points from 14 matches, five more than second-placed Olympique de Marseille who beat Brest 2-1 on Friday.

01 Dec 2019 11:15 AM

A retired French surgeon charged with the rape and sexual assault of four minors may have molested nearly 200 children, a prosecutor investigating what is shaping up as France's biggest paedophilia case said Monday. (Representational Image)

French surgeon charged with 250 sex assaults, diary helped trace them: report

Apart from the diaries, the latest investigation also uncovered more images of child pornography and sex toys at Le Scouarnec's home.

19 Nov 2019 12:49 PM

France’s efforts to celebrate their qualification for Euro 2020 were almost spoiled by Moldova, with an Olivier Giroud penalty sparing their blushes as they came from behind to win 2-1 and go top of Group H on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

Olivier Giroud helps France inch past Moldova 2-1

Turkey’s scoreless draw with Iceland earlier in the evening ensured they and world champions France would qualify from the group.

15 Nov 2019 9:54 AM

"We condemn Pakistan's disappointing misuse of UNESCO to spew venom against India and politicise it," she added. (Photo: ANI)

Pak has 'DNA of terrorism': India's reply on Kashmir at UNESCO

Ananya Agarwal, who led the Indian delegation noted that Pakistan, in 2018, ranked 14th on the fragile state index.

15 Nov 2019 8:27 AM

India has issued a strongly-worded response to Pakistan's "juvenile" propaganda over the Supreme Court's verdict on the Ayodhya land dispute and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into union territories, saying the "fabricated lies" were interference with its internal affairs. (Photo: File)

India refutes Pak's ‘juvenile propaganda’ at UNESCO meet, calls 'fabricated lies'

India's remarks came after Pakistan Education Minister expressed his dismay at the top court's verdict on the Ayodhya land dispute case

14 Nov 2019 12:00 PM

Neymar will escape prosecution for an altercation with an opposition supporter after Paris Saint-Germain's surprise defeat in the French Cup final in April. (Photo:AFP)

Neymar escapes with warning over Cup final fan slap

Neymar was given a three-match ban for the gesture at the time of the incident.

05 Nov 2019 10:50 AM

In a joint statement the French and US-Italian carmakers said their boards of directors "have each unanimously agreed to work towards a full combination of their respective businesses by way of a 50/50 merger".

Peugeot and Fiat Chrysler unveil merger of equals

Merger would be achieved via creation of a parent company in Netherlands in which the shareholders of each current group would own half.

31 Oct 2019 2:14 PM

Mauro Icardi and Kylian Mbappe both scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain demolished their old rivals Marseille 4-0 on Sunday in a game that further laid bare the gulf that exists between the sides and allowed the reigning champions to extend their lead at the top of Ligue 1. (Photo:AFP)

Ligue 1 2019-20: Paris Saint-Germain thrash Marseille 4-0

Icardi scored twice in the first 26 minutes and Mbappe, on his return to the starting line-up added a brace of his own before the interval.

28 Oct 2019 12:21 PM

The Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's best efforts went in vain as they lost to top seeds Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo of Indonesia. (Photo:Twitter)

French Open: Chirag Shetty, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy lose final

The Indian duo suffered a 18-21 16-21 loss to Marcus and Kevin, who are enjoying their 121st week as world no 1.

28 Oct 2019 10:42 AM

Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy advanced to the finals of the ongoing French Open. (Photo:Twitter)

French Open: Chirag Shetty, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy enter final

The duo defeated Japan's Hiroyuki Endo and Yuta Watanabe 21-11, 25-23 in the semi-finals.

27 Oct 2019 12:19 PM

The 24-year-old PV Sindhu dropped her first game of the tournament, but she made a remarkable comeback in the second game. (Photo: File)

French Open: PV Sindhu faces defeat, loses to Tai Tzu Ying

Sindhu lost her quarter-final match against Taiwan's Tai Tzu Ying 16-21, 26-24, 17-21.

26 Oct 2019 10:34 AM

The 29-year-old Saina Nehwal, who had claimed the Indonesia Masters in January this year, lost 20-22 21-23 to world no 16 Young after a 49-minute thrilling contest. (Photo: File)

French Open: Saina Nehwal faces defeat in quarters

It was her first quarterfinal appearance since making it to the final eight at the Badminton Asia Championship in April this year.

25 Oct 2019 7:36 PM

Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal on Thursday progressed to the quarter-finals of the ongoing French Open here in Paris. (Photo:File)

French Open: Saina Nehwal enters quarter-finals

Nehwal defeated Denmark's Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt 21-10, 21-11 in the second round.

25 Oct 2019 12:24 PM

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Thursday progressed to the quarter-finals of the ongoing French Open here in Paris. (Photo: File))

French Open: PV Sindhu marches into quarter-finals

She defeated Singapore's Yeo Jia Min 21-10, 21-13 in the second-round match.

25 Oct 2019 12:15 PM

US President Donald Trump's decision to withhold USD 2 billion of the USD 3 billion pledged by his predecessor, Barack Obama, has contributed to a shortfall other countries haven't managed to fill. (Photo: File)

Without help from US, UN climate fund struggles to meet goal

The fund supports projects that help poor countries tackle climate change, both by reducing emissions and responding to inevitable impacts.

24 Oct 2019 5:21 PM

Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal on Wednesday progressed to the second round of the ongoing French Open here in Paris. (Photo:PTI)

French Open: Saina Nehwal enters second round

Nehwal defeated Hong Kong's Cheung Ngan Yi in straight games 23-21, 21-17 in the first round match.

24 Oct 2019 11:18 AM

Last month, Parupalli Kashyap faced defeat at the hands of Japan's Kento Momota 13-21, 15-21 in the semifinal match of the Korea Open. (Photo: AP)

French Open: Parupalli Kashyap kncked out by Hong Kong's NG Ka Long Angus

In the 32-minute long encounter, Kashyap did not look promising as he lost the match in two straight games.

23 Oct 2019 5:28 PM

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu on Tuesday advanced to the second round of the ongoing French Open after defeating Canada's Michelle Li in the first round. (Photo:File)

French Open: PV Sindhu enters second round

Sindhu defeated Li in straight games 21-15, 21-13.

23 Oct 2019 2:19 PM

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