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Gunman Shoots Man Dead, Injures Woman In Front Of Paris Hospital

World News | Reuters | Tuesday April 13, 2021

An unidentified gunman shot dead a man and injured a woman on Monday in Paris before fleeing on a motorcycle, in what the local mayor said appeared to be a private quarrel and not terrorism-related.

"No Adequate Data" On Changing Covid Vaccines Between Doses: WHO

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday April 9, 2021

The WHO said Friday there was "no adequate data" on switching Covid-19 vaccines between doses, as France said under-55s who received an AstraZeneca first jab should get their second from a different vaccine.

French 4,000-Year-Old Carving Is Oldest Map In Europe, Study Shows

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 8, 2021

A Bronze-age slab first uncovered in 1900 in western France is the oldest map in Europe, according to a study released this week.

Military Ties Should Be Conducive To Regional Peace: China On Quad Naval Drill

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 6, 2021

China said that military cooperation between countries should be conducive to regional peace, a day after Quad members, including India, joined France in a mega naval wargame in the Indian Ocean amid Beijing's aggressive actions in the region.

US Congressman Praises Quad Plus France Naval Exercise In The Bay Of Bengal

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 6, 2021

An influential American lawmaker has applauded the beginning of the Quad plus France naval exercise in the Bay of Bengal and said that he is dedicated to advancing the US-India defence relationship.

India Joins Multilateral Naval Drill In Eastern Indian Ocean

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 5, 2021

India and three other Quad member nations on Monday joined France in kick-starting a three-day mega naval exercise in the eastern Indian Ocean, in reflection of their growing strategic cooperation in the region.

Ex-Adidas Owner, Wife Tied Up, Beaten During Burglary At France Home

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday April 4, 2021

Former French minister and scandal-ridden tycoon Bernard Tapie, the former owner of Adidas, was attacked along with his wife during a night-time burglary of their home, police sources said Sunday.

New Zealand Women vs Australia Women: Sophie Devine To Miss ODI Series, Kate Anderson Added To White Ferns Squad

Asian News International | Saturday April 3, 2021

New Zealand Women vs Australia Women: The ODI series between New Zealand and Australia will start on Sunday at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.

Nomadland Review: This Film, Starring Frances McDormand, Is At Once Searing And Sobering

Entertainment | Written by Saibal Chatterjee | Saturday April 3, 2021

Nomadland Review: The film journeys into the world of modern-day nomads, human detritus of a lopsided economy, to craft a trenchant but understated takedown of the American dream.

"We Will Lose Control If We Don't Move Now": Macron Orders Third Lockdown

World News | Reuters | Thursday April 1, 2021

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday ordered France into its third national lockdown and said schools would close for three weeks as he sought to push back a third wave of COVID-19 infections that threatens to overwhelm hospitals.

France Tightens Virus Measures As Covid Cases Reach Daily High Of 40,000

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday April 1, 2021

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a limited nationwide lockdown to battle soaring Covid-19 cases, while Brazil feared further devastation was ahead after its deadliest month of the pandemic so far.

Watch: Rafale Jets Take To Skies In France For Non-Stop Flight To India

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Thursday April 1, 2021

The fourth batch of the Rafale jets arrived in India on Wednesday evening after flying non-stop from France. The three jets were refueled mid-air over UAE.

3 Rafale Fighter Jets To Land In India Today

India News | ANI | Wednesday March 31, 2021

Another batch of Rafale fighter jets have taken off on a non-stop flight to India with mid-air refuelling by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said the Indian Embassy in France on Wednesday.

The New Fiat 500 Is A Google Car

Written by Sahil Gupta | Wednesday March 31, 2021

The Fiat 500 will be available in the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Netherlands and Poland.

Miami Open: Ashleigh Barty, Daniil Medvedev March On, Sebastian Korda Run Continues

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday March 31, 2021

World number one Ashleigh Barty advanced to the semi-finals of the Miami Open on Tuesday as Russian top seed Daniil Medvedev booked his place in the quarter-finals of the men's tournament.