France

Australia to pass law to strip citizenship for terror crimes

Australia plans to pass a law within weeks to give the government power to strip citizenship from dual nationals who are suspected terrorists even if they are not convicted of a crime, the prime minister says.
26 May 2015, 06:33 AM

Aishwarya voted as best dressed at Cannes

Aishwarya is the best-dressed Indian beauty at 68th Cannes Film Festival.Out of the actress’ appearances,her emerald Elie Saab gown received most votes, making it the best look this year.
26 May 2015, 06:09 AM

Pickpockets force Paris Eiffel Tower staff walk-out

The Eiffel Tower in Paris has been closed to the public as staff stage a walk-out to protest against a surge in pickpocketing gangs.
22 May 2015, 14:36 PM

Japan's man-sized mascot bear goes to Cannes

Kumamon -- a stylised creation with red cheeks and a fixed grin -- is to attend the premier global film festival when it opens in the south of France this week.
9 May 2015, 06:25 AM

100 years after her birth, Edith Piaf is still France's soundtrack

Edith Piaf may have passed away in 1963 but this year -- the year she would have turned 100 -- the memory of "The Little Sparrow" is just as strong as ever and enshrined as one of France's most enduring icons.
19 April 2015, 10:05 AM

Memorial service for Alps crash dead

A memorial service for the victims of last month's Alps plane crash is to be held at Cologne Cathedral.
17 April 2015, 05:40 AM

France condemns blogger Oyasiqur killing

France condemns the killing of blogger Oyasiqur Rahman Babu, who was brutally hacked by cleaver-wielding youths under broad daylight in Dhaka.
31 March 2015, 06:41 AM

Germanwings crash: 78 DNA strands isolated

Five days after Germanwings flight 4U 9525 crashed in the French Alps killing all 150 on board, investigators say they have isolated 78 DNA strands.
29 March 2015, 18:35 PM

Iran, powers close in on nuclear deal: officials

Iran and major powers are close to agreement on a 2- or 3-page accord with specific numbers that would form the basis of a long-term settlement aimed at ending a 12-year standoff over Tehran's nuclear ambitions, officials said
28 March 2015, 08:44 AM

Germanwings plane crash: Victims' families to visit site

Relatives and friends of the 150 passengers and crew on Germanwings Flight 4U 9525 are due to go to the crash site high in the French Alps.
26 March 2015, 05:21 AM

Damaged black box, 2 minutes key clues in Alpine jet crash

A cockpit voice recorder badly damaged when a German jetliner smashed into an Alpine mountainside and a crucial two-minute span when the pilot lost contact are vital clues into what caused the plane to go down, killing all 150 people on board
25 March 2015, 06:38 AM

3 French sports personalities die in Argentina helicopter crash

Three French sports personalities are among 10 people killed in a helicopter crash in Argentina
10 March 2015, 04:58 AM

Diplomats for de-escalating political conflict

A group of foreign diplomats including US and EU ambassadors has emphasised on the de-escalation of political conflict for the sake of human rights and democracy in Bangladesh.
3 March 2015, 14:43 PM

US not at war with Islam - we are at war with the people who have perverted Islam, says Obama

President Barack Obama says US 'not at war with Islam - we are at war with people who have perverted Islam
19 February 2015, 06:41 AM