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In the race at Croatian capital Zagreb, the 37-year-old Gatlin suddenly winced in pain around the 80m mark, finished fourth with a time of 10.29sec and left the track supported by a fellow athlete. (Photo: AFP)

World champion Justin Gatlin injured in Zagreb race

Another American Michael Rodgers won the race with a wind-assisted 10.04sec time.

04 Sep 2019 11:20 AM

The latest case to ruffle feathers in the French countryside pits a woman rearing around 50 ducks and geese in her back garden in the southwestern Landes region -- a duck-breeding bastion -- against her newcomer neighbours. (Photo: AFP)

'If it quacks like a duck': Boisterous poultry land French owner in court

A court in the western town of Rochefort is set to issue a ruling in that case on Thursday.

03 Sep 2019 12:41 PM

A computer breakdown briefly disrupted all air traffic in France and caused a cascade of delayed flights in multiple countries Sunday, the last day of European summer holidays. (Representational Image)

Computer glitch in France delays hundreds of flights beyond

A spokesman for French civil aviation authority DGAC said the cause of the morning breakdown was being investigated.

02 Sep 2019 11:45 AM

Spanish sports newspaper Mundo Deportivo carried similar news, which comes just ahead of the transfer market deadlines in France and Spain on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

Neymar will stay at Paris Saint-Germain: reports

"Se Queda," Spanish for he's staying, read the L'Equipe headline on its front page with a photo of the Brazilian.

01 Sep 2019 6:02 PM

French media also reported homophobic chanting by the home supporters. (Photo: Twitter/ Mirror Football)

French Ligue 1 match between Nice and Marseille halted due to homophobic chanting and posters

The play was stopped in the first half and players left the field over the banners displayed by Nice fans.

29 Aug 2019 3:14 PM

Melania Trump's husband, US President Donald Trump, stands by her with downcast eyes. (Photo: Twitter)

Photo of Melania Trump, Justin Trudeau at G7 goes viral, here's what netizens have to say

The picture shows US First Lady Melania Trump leaning towards Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for a customary kiss on the cheek.

27 Aug 2019 2:02 PM

US President Donald Trump supports Russia's readmission into the group, and put forth a proposal for the same during this year's G7 summit held in the French city of Biarritz. (Photo: ANI)

G7 leaders fail to reach consensus on Russia's reinstatement into format

Russia was removed from the format, then known as G8, following its annexation of Crimea in the spring of 2014.

27 Aug 2019 12:47 PM

Trump said layers of US tariffs have hurt China so badly that it will have no choice but to make a trade deal with the United States. (Photo: File)

'Sorry, it's the way I negotiate': Donald Trump on US-China trade

Trump was challenged on a negotiating style in which he praises Chinese President Xi Jinping one day and castigates him the next.

27 Aug 2019 12:39 PM

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale on Monday said that Senegal may soon place a 'substantial order' for e-rickshaws. (Photo: File)

Sengal to soon place 'substantial order' for e-rickshaws: Vijay Gokhale

This statement comes after the Senegalese President Macky Sall held a brief meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday morning.

27 Aug 2019 10:41 AM

President Donald Trump returned home from the Group of Seven Summit held in the French city of Biarritz from August 24 to 26. (Photo: PTI)

White House counts ‘helping reduce India-Pak tension’ among 5 takeaways from G7

In a tweet, the White House said during the meeting with Modi, Trump also acknowledged India's role as a critical partner in Afghanistan.

27 Aug 2019 10:06 AM

Tensions have risen between France and Brazil after Macron tweeted that the fires burning in the Amazon basin amounted to an international crisis and should be discussed as a top priority at the G7 summit. (Photo: AFP)

'Use funds to reforest Europe': Brazil rejects G7 aid to fight Amazon fires

'We appreciate the offer, but maybe those resources are more relevant to reforest Europe,' Lorenzoni, chief of staff to Prez Bolsonaro said.

27 Aug 2019 9:57 AM

Ahead of the G7 summit, Macron had bitterly accused Bolsonaro of lying to him at the G20 meeting in Osaka in June about his commitments on climate change. (Photo: AFP)

Macron slams Brazil President after 'extraordinarily rude' comments about wife

Jair Bolsonaro and Emmanuel Macron have repeatedly locked horns in the past week over the fires ravaging the Amazon basin.

27 Aug 2019 8:22 AM

The injury means he will miss PSG's opening Champions League group game, which is set for September 17 or 18. (Photo: AFP)

Mbappe and Cavani out for PSG as injury threat looms over them

French World Cup-winning star Mbappe limped off after hurting his left hamstring during a trademark sprint in PSG's 4-0 win.

26 Aug 2019 9:30 PM

PM Narendra Modi with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. (Photo: ANI)

Brexit: UK, India agree to form team for progress in economic agenda

The two countries also discussed the situation in the Gulf on the need to find a new pathway 'if the Iran nuclear deal is not acceptable'.

26 Aug 2019 8:32 PM

PM Narendra Modi with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. (Photo: ANI)

'Abrogating Article 370 is India's internal matter' PM Modi to UN Secretary General

PM said that terrorism was the primary threat and concern and certain restrictions will remain in place in J&K to ensure law and order.

26 Aug 2019 7:49 PM

Modi is attending the G7 Summit in this French town of Biarritz on special invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: ANI)

G7 summit: PM Modi highlights India's efforts towards eliminating single use plastic

Modi saidhe highlighted India's efforts towards conserving water, harnessing solar energy and, protecting flora and fauna in the session.

26 Aug 2019 5:05 PM

Demonstrators at the so-called "portrait march" were carrying official portraits of the 41-year-old French leader which had been taken down from town halls across the country over the last few months. (Photo: AFP)

Anti-G7 protesters march with 'stolen' portraits of Emmanuel Macron

'We are holding him upside down to show the lack of sense in his policies,' explained a Bizi activist called Mathieu.

26 Aug 2019 3:29 PM

'I think what the entire European Union understands is that if we come out without a deal then...the 39 billion is no longer legally pledged,' Johnson said. (Photo: File)

39 bn pound divorce bill agreed by Theresa not due in no-deal Brexit: UK PM

Ahead of their meeting, Johnson and Tusk traded barbs over who would be to blame should Britain leave without a deal at the end of October.

26 Aug 2019 3:23 PM

Macron has been trying for months to defuse the tensions between Tehran and Washington by finding ways of resuming dialogue, and held talks with Zarif in Paris on the eve of the summit. (Photo: AP)

Was 'too soon' to meet Iran's leader who made surprise visit to G7: Trump

'I knew everything he (Macron) was doing and I approved everything he was doing,' Trump said.

26 Aug 2019 2:33 PM

Trump said that his pressure had paid off, bringing the Chinese back to the table after talks had appeared to have gone off the rails. (Photo: File)

'China called last night': Trump says trade talks to resume 'very shortly'

Trump said that Chinese officials had made two 'very, very good calls' and that 'they want to make a deal'.

26 Aug 2019 2:17 PM

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