[ad_1] Actor and singer Jane Birkin, who made France her home and charmed the country with her English grace, natural style and social activism, has died at age 76. The London-born star and fashion icon was known for her musical and romantic relationship with French singer Serge Gainsbourg. Their songs notably included the steamy “Je … Read more
[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Indian community event at La Seine Musicale, in France. (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referred to the development and said, “in the coming days, Indian tourists can pay in Indian rupees at the Eiffel Tower” In a significant announcement, France on Thursday adopted United Payments Interface (UPI), becoming … Read more
[ad_1] Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan condemned the attack on the employees of AZTV, the official state television of Azerbaijan, in France. In a tweet, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan stated, “We strongly condemn the attack on Azerbaijani journalists of AzTV in France.” “We expect that this heinous attack against journalists will … Read more
[ad_1] Unrest continued in France for a second day as security forces deployed in their thousands to quell protests over the killing of a 17-year-old by police, which French President Emmanuel Macron described as “inexcusable” while also pleading for calm as justice took its course. According to international media reports, anger over the killing spawned protests … Read more
[ad_1] Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has left for a state visit to France where he will meet President Emmanuel Macron, a statement said on Wednesday. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends the annual speech of the Saudi King at the Shura Council in the capital Riyadh on November 20, … Read more
[ad_1] Several small children were injured Thursday morning when a knife-wielding man attacked them in a playground in a park in the French Alpine town of Annecy. Eyewitnesses told local media that a man wearing a head covering attacked the children while they were playing. Police were immediately deployed to the scene and French Interior … Read more
[ad_1] PARIS: A paralysed man has regained the ability to walk smoothly using only his thoughts for the first time, researchers said on Wednesday, thanks to two implants that restored communication between brain and spinal cord.The patient Gert-Jan, who did not want to reveal his surname, said the breakthrough had given him “a freedom that … Read more
[ad_1] How the Michelin Guide rates restaurants – CBS News Watch CBS News First published in France in 1900, The Michelin Guide has been awarding stars to restaurants for about 100 years. Today, it rates the work of chefs around the world, including in the United States. Correspondent Kelefa Sanneh talks with an anonymous Michelin … Read more
[ad_1] French carmaker Citroen has said it will not chase aggressive market share in India, but will grow its size and scale at a steady pace as it develops and drives in locally made vehicles in India.Citroen global CEO Thierry Koskas said the company will have a conservative approach to its India expansion strategy, unlike … Read more
[ad_1] PARIS: French authorities on Tuesday banned Basel fans from the second leg of the Europa Conference League quarter-finals in Nice to avoid confrontations between rival supporters. The mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, last week urged that fans of the Swiss club be banned from Thursday’s game. On Tuesday, the Ministry of the Interior issued … Read more