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France Demands "Exhaustive Investigation" In Jamal Khashoggi's Death

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday October 21, 2018

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Saturday demanded an "exhaustive and diligent investigation" into the death of Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi who Riyadh now admits was killed inside its Istanbul consulate.

As Chinese Assertion Grows, France Plans Aircraft Carrier In Indian Ocean

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday October 20, 2018

France said Friday it would send its aircraft carrier to the Indian Ocean next year, to defend freedom of navigation at a time of growing Chinese assertiveness in disputed waters.

Karim Benzema Hits Out At Attempted Kidnapping Claims

Agence France-Presse | Friday October 19, 2018

Karim Benzema, who has not played for France since being left out of the squad ahead of Euro 2016, has been dogged by controversy in previous years.

Friends Of Real Madrid Star Karim Benzema Suspected Of Attempted Kidnapping

Agence France-Presse | Friday October 19, 2018

Leo D., who described himself as an agent of Karim Benzema, accused close friends of the Real Madrid forward of trying to grab him in Paris.

79-Year-Old French Man Lived With Father's Mummified Body For 10 Years

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday October 19, 2018

French police have found the mummified body of a man who died a decade ago in the flat of his deceased 79-year-old son, the police said on Thursday.

No Impact Of Rafale Deal Row On India-France Ties, Says Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 18, 2018

India on Thursday said the controversy surrounding the procurement of 36 Rafale jets from France has not impacted the strong ties between the two strategic partners at all.

Man Who Faked His Own Death Found Living In Castle With Rolls Royce, Arrested

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Thursday October 18, 2018

A "high profile" Ukrainian man who faked his own death was arrested in France, Europol said in a statement on Tuesday.

Young Leaders Reach Paris As Part Of India-France Programme

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 18, 2018

A group of young changemakers, working in areas ranging from law to technological innovation, reached Paris as part of a maiden Indo-French leadership programme that seeks to promote France as an economic and cultural destination.

France Pulls Out Of Saudi Conference Over Missing Journalist Case

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 18, 2018

French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire said Thursday he was pulling out of a major investment conference in Saudi Arabia over the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Joachim Loew Defiant As Antoine Griezmann Double Sinks 'Very Good' Germany

Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 17, 2018

Loew insisted he was "very pleased" with the performance as Germany were much improved compared to the team that lost 3-0 against the Netherlands.

Champions France Defied Poor Stats At World Cup, Says FIFA Report

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 16, 2018

France were only 19th among the 32 teams in possession percentage, 16th in the total number of passes completed and 28th in distance covered per game.

On Rafale Deal, New Documents Point To Anil Ambani Firm As Essential

India News | Written by Noopur Tiwari | Tuesday October 16, 2018

In the Rafale jet deal, documents featured in a French aviation blog may fuel more controversy amid opposition allegations that France snagged the Rs 59,000 crore deal as a trade-off for aeronautics major Dassault tying up with Anil Ambani's company.

Under-Pressure Germany Coach Joachim Loew Insists He Can Handle Criticism

Agence France-Presse | Monday October 15, 2018

Germany coach Joachim Loew has come under-fire following Germany's latest defeat, a 0-3 loss to the Netherlands.

Watch: Kylian Mbappe Mocks Ousmane Dembele With Sensational Trick During France Training

Samrat Chakraborty | Monday October 15, 2018

France along with Germany and the Netherlands are placed in the Group A of the Nations League.

In Saudi Journalist Case, London, Paris, Berlin Call For 'Credible' Probe

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday October 14, 2018

Britain, France and Germany insisted on Sunday that "light must be shed" on the whereabouts of journalist Jamal Khashoggi as they called for a credible investigation into his disappearance.