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Army Eyes 3,000 Tank-Busting Missiles From France For Infantry: Report

India News | ANI | Monday January 21, 2019

In a bid to provide more firepower to its infantry units against enemy tank regiments, the Army is planning to buy more than 3,000 Milan 2T anti-tank guided missiles from France in a deal likely to be worth over Rs 1,000 crore.

France Nears Implementation of Digital Tax

Agence France-Presse | Monday January 21, 2019

France will push ahead with its own tax on large Internet and technology companies by introducing a bill that would be retroactive to January 1, its finance minister said Sunday.

India, France May Knock Down UK In Largest Economy Rankings: Report

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday January 20, 2019

India and France are likely to surpass the UK in the 2019 rankings of world's largest economies, according to the latest projections by British consultancy multinational PwC.

2 Dead, 22 Injured After Fire Breaks Out At Ski Resort In France

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 20, 2019

Two people died Sunday and 22 more were injured, four seriously, in a major fire at the ski resort of Courchevel in the French Alps, officials said.

Rampant Rafael Nadal Barrels Through Tomas Berdych To Reach Australian Open 2019 Quarters

Agence France-Presse | Sunday January 20, 2019

Rafael Nadal defeated Tomas Berdych 6-0, 6-1, 7-6 (7/4) to reach his 11th Australian Open quarterfinal.

Clashes Erupt In Paris As Yellow Vest Protests Enter 10th Week

World News | Reuters | Sunday January 20, 2019

Scuffles broke out on Saturday as around 7,000 "yellow vest" demonstrators marched through Paris in a 10th consecutive weekend of protests against President Emmanuel Macron's government.

"No Amount Of Spin Will Help": Sitaram Yechury's Attack Over Rafale Deal

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 18, 2019

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Friday alleged that the deal for 36 Rafale jets with France by the Narendra Modi government was done for the benefit of his crony businessman.

France Will Stay "Militarily Engaged" In Mideast On 2019: Emmanuel Macron

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday January 18, 2019

France will remain "militarily engaged" in the Middle East through 2019 despite the announced US withdrawal from the coalition fighting ISIS terrorists in Syria, President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday.

Clogged Toilet At Hair Salon Reveals Grisly Murder Of Man By Friend

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 17, 2019

A Frenchman who murdered his friend and dumped body parts into a drain said Wednesday he was driven to kill after being refused money for drugs, a prosecutor said.

48-Team Qatar World Cup Only Possible If Doha Agrees: Official

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 16, 2019

FIFA is carrying out the study into increasing the number of teams by 16 in 2022.

Brexit Deadline Could Be Pushed Back On UK's Request: French Minister

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 16, 2019

The European Union could push back the looming March 29 Brexit deadline if London made such a request, France's Europe Minister Nathalie Loiseau said on wednesday.

Australian Open 2019: Roger Federer, Caroline Wozniacki Stay On Track As Kevin Anderson Crashes

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 16, 2019

Roger Federer is working towards a third successive Australian crown and a 21st major victory.

Australian Open 2019: Frances Tiafoe Sends Fifth Seed Kevin Anderson Packing In Round Two

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 16, 2019

Kevin Anderson struggled with an elbow injury early in the clash and couldn't cope with Tiafoe's power and finesse.

Amazon France Under Fire for Destroying Unsold Goods

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 15, 2019

Destroying unsold goods is allowed under Amazon's contracts with sellers on its "Marketplace" platform.

Emmanuel Macron Pens 2,300-Word Letter To Quell "Yellow Vest" Unrest

World News | Reuters | Monday January 14, 2019

President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday kicked off a three-month national debate he hopes can quell the "yellow vest" unrest with a letter to the French in which he pledged to listen to new ideas but stuck to his core economic reform agenda.