France revises 2019 growth target due to
Mar 20, 2019, at 09:56 am
Paris, Mar 20 (Xinhua/UNI) France has reduced its economic growth target for this year to 1.4 percent from 1.7 percent after the "Yellow Vest" protest movement severely impacted the country's economy, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said here on Tuesday.
Paris: Fire at apartment block kills ten people, injures many
Feb 06, 2019, at 02:14 pm
Paris, Feb 6 (IBNS): Ten people, including a child, have died while many were injured in a fire at an eight-storey building in Paris, media reports said.
France: Security beefed up as Paris gears up for another weekend of protest
Dec 15, 2018, at 07:35 pm
Paris, Dec 15 (IBNS): Security officials have arrested several people as Paris is gearing up for a fifth straight week of protest on Saturday.
France protests: President Emmanuel Macron to hold urgent security meeting
Dec 02, 2018, at 05:26 pm
Paris, Dec 2 (IBNS): As France witnessed days of anti-government protests and violence, the country's President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to attend a security meeting over the issue on Sunday, media reports said.
OECD-UN forum on strengthening collection and use of migration data kicks off in Paris
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:48 pm
New York, Jan 16 (JEN): International organizations, policy experts, statisticians and civil society came together on Monday at a United Nations-supported forum in Paris to answer the global call for more accurate and timely information on migration flows and examine how improved data collection can feed into better policymaking.
Knife-wielding man 'attacks' soldier in Paris
Sep 15, 2017, at 10:03 pm
Paris, Sept 15 (IBNS): A man has been arrested in Paris after he attacked a soldier on patrol in French city of Paris on Friday, media reports said.
Man with knife arrested at Eiffel Tower
Aug 07, 2017, at 12:44 am
Paris, Aug 6 (IBNS): Police have arrested a person, who was carrying a knife, as he was trying to forcefully make his way to the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, media reports said.
Paris: Man arrested for trying to plough through pedestrians outside mosque
Jun 30, 2017, at 04:22 pm
Paris, Jun 30 (IBNS): Police arrested a man after his failed attempt to drive a car through pedestrians outside a Paris mosque, reports said.
Attacker shot outside cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris
Jun 07, 2017, at 03:17 am
Paris, June 6 (IBNS): A man has been shot by security officials outside the cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, media reports said on Tuesday.
Paris shooting kills one, IS claims attack
Apr 21, 2017, at 03:01 pm
Paris, Apr 21 (IBNS): At least one policeman was killed and two others injured in a 'terror attack' in central Paris, media reports said.
Feb 05, 2017, at 01:09 am
Paris, Feb 4 (IBNS): The Louvre in French capital Paris city reopened on Saturday, a day after soldier shot and injured a machete-wielding attacker close to the museum on Friday.
Paris: Soldier shoots attacker
Feb 03, 2017, at 09:39 pm
Paris, Feb 3 (IBNS): A French soldier on Friday shot and injured a man, who was carrying a knife, in Paris city, media reports said.
Paris auction fetches $22m for Chinese imperial seal
Dec 15, 2016, at 05:54 pm
Paris, Dec 15 (IBNS): Following a heated bidding war, an 18th century Chinese imperial seal sold for a whopping $18 million in Paris on Wednesday, reports said.
In Paris, Ban hails support of France during his tenure as UN chief
Nov 19, 2016, at 02:10 pm
New York, Nov 19 (Just Earth News): In a meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of France, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon hailed the leadership of the country in the adoption of the historic Paris Agreement on climate change, last December, as well as for its role in the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
France supermarket shooting leaves 2 injured
Sep 27, 2016, at 02:37 am
Paris, Sept 26 (IBNS): At least two people were injured when a gunman opened fire close to a supermarket to the west of Paris on Monday, media reports said.
Nice attack: Truck driver identified as Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel
Jul 16, 2016, at 02:38 am
Paris, July 15 (IBNS): French officials have identified the man who was behind the truck, which was involved in the attack on Nice city that left 84 people dead, as Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel.
Alleged ISIS attacker kills police personnel in Paris neighbourhood
Jun 14, 2016, at 05:49 pm
Paris, Jun 14 (IBNS): A French police Commander and his wife were stabbed to death on Monday night allegedly by a person claiming allegiance to the Islamic State (ISIS), which prompted President François Hollande to convene crisis talks, media reported.
In Paris, Ban calls for ‘courage and legitimacy’ to achieve peace in Middle East
Jun 04, 2016, at 03:15 pm
New York, June 4 (Just Earth News): Terror, violence and the incitement that fuel them, along with the ongoing settlement enterprise and the lack of unity between Gaza and the West Bank are all obstacles that must be overcome on the path towards achieving peace in the Middle East, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressed today, calling on the international community to exercise its influence to help reach this goal.
Car-free day at Champ-Elysees in Paris a great hit
May 09, 2016, at 03:10 pm
Paris, May 9 (IBNS) People flocked in large numbers to Champ-Elysees in Paris on Sunday to enjoy the area on a traffic-free day, media reported.
UN condemns ‘despicable’ terrorist attacks in Paris
Nov 14, 2015, at 04:16 pm
New York, Nov 14 (Just Earth News/IBNS) : Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Security Council have condemned the “despicable" terrorist attacks carried out on Friday in various locations in and around Paris, and Ban has demanded the immediate release of the numerous individuals reportedly being held hostage in the Bataclan theatre.
France: Gunman opens fire on train, 3 hurt
Aug 22, 2015, at 06:39 pm
Paris, Aug 22 (IBNS): At least three people were injured as an armed man opened fire on a train in northern France, media reports said on Saturday.
Paris: Ban discusses Mediterranean crisis with President Hollande
Apr 30, 2015, at 05:14 pm
New York, Apr 30 (IBNS): During his visit to Paris, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday met with French President François Hollande, to discuss, among other issues the crisis in the Mediterranean, climate change and sustainable development.