France

French authorities are to ban the wearing in school of abaya dresses worn by some Muslim women, the education minister said on Sunday, arguing the garment violated France's strict secular laws in education. "It will no longer be possible…
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France’s foreign ministry has said plans to evacuate French citizens are under way in Niger, days after President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown by members of his presidential guard. “Considering the situation in Niamey, the violence…
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Workers across Europe, ranging from security staff to pilots, have been expressing their dissatisfaction with poor working conditions, inadequate wages, and irregular payment schedules. These concerns have prompted multiple strikes,…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Union Home Minister Amit Shah from France and enquired about the flood-like situation in parts of Delhi, sources said. During their telephonic conversation, Mr Shah briefed PM Modi about the situation…
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In a major boost to the market expansion of India's unified payments interface (UPI), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that New Delhi and Paris have come to an agreement to use the flagship instant payment system in…
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Will French citizens, shaken by several days of urban violence following the death of Nahel Merzouk, a 17-year-old young man killed by a police officer at a traffic stop in Nanterre, be able to celebrate July 14 with a spirit of national…
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Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Paris, one of India’s closest allies France made an offer many steps ahead of the path-breaking GE-414 engine deal with the US, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. The…
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Around 40,000 police will be deployed across France to stem any further protests over the police killing of a teenager that incensed the country, interior minister Gerald Darmanin said. In Paris, 5,000 police personnel will be deployed as…
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Protesters shot fireworks at police and set cars ablaze in the working class Paris suburb of Nanterre on Wednesday, in a second night of unrest following the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy during a traffic stop there. The use of…
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But rather than run, Henri held his ground — using a weighty backpack he was carrying to swing at the assailant and fend off his blade. French media hailed Henri as “the hero with a backpack” Friday after he was shown in a video grappling…
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