French authorities considering re-introducing self-isolation regime for month
Oct 28, 2020, at 02:29 pm
Paris/Sputnik: The French authorities said on Wednesday that they were considering re-introducing the self-isolation regime in the country for a month amid the deteriorating epidemiological situation, BFMTV reported citing its sources.
Turkey president Recep Tayyip Erdogan calls for boycott of French goods
Oct 26, 2020, at 11:54 pm
Ankara/UNI: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday appealed the citizens to boycott French goods in the backdrop of bilateral tensions with France.
Major fire erupts in "abandoned warehouse" in French northern port Le Havre
Oct 25, 2020, at 04:39 am
Paris/Xinhua: A major fire broke out on Saturday afternoon in an abandoned warehouse in Le Havre, a port city in northern France, police said.
Muslims in France condemn teacher's killing near Paris
Oct 19, 2020, at 04:19 am
Paris/Xinhua: Muslims and community leaders in France on Saturday condemned the killing of a teacher in a Paris suburb, calling for not associating Islam with such heinous acts.
9 detained in killing of teacher in Paris: French authorities
Oct 18, 2020, at 02:51 pm
Paris/Sputnik: France’s anti-terrorism state prosecutor, Jean-Francois Ricard, confirmed on Saturday media reports that nine people had been detained as part of the investigation into the beheading of a teacher near Paris.
Islamic State member wanted by France detained in southern Turkey
Oct 17, 2020, at 02:50 pm
Ankara/Xinhua: The Turkish security forces detained Soumaya Raissi, an Islamic State (IS) member wanted by France, semi-official Anadolu Agency reported on Friday.
Two young girls injured in overnight shooting in southern France: Reports
Oct 12, 2020, at 10:30 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Two girls, aged 17 and 19, were injured in a shooting while in car, in the French city of Marseille, media reported on Monday, adding that one of the victims was in a serious condition.
Human rights violations in China: Over 300 demonstrators protest in France
Oct 04, 2020, at 11:39 pm
Paris: French capital city Paris witnessed protests recently as over 300 people, who belonged to several groups, gathered at the Trocadero Square near the Eiffel Tower and demonstrated against human rights violations by China.
Loud sound rocks Paris, police say it was caused due to sonic boom from a fighter jet
Sep 30, 2020, at 09:36 pm
Paris: A loud sound was heard in the French capital Paris on Wednesday.
Paris attack suspect reportedly enraged by Charlie Hebdo's controversial cartoon publication
Sep 27, 2020, at 03:58 am
Paris/UNI: The main suspect in Friday's knife attack that took place near the former headquarters of the controversial French magazine Charlie Hebdo was enraged due to the republication of controversial cartoons depicting Islam's holy prophet, reported French media on Saturday citing sources.
France: Knife attack close to former Charlie Hebdo office in Paris leaves four injured
Sep 25, 2020, at 10:33 pm
Paris: A knife attack incident close to the former office of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in the French capital Paris city on Friday left at least four people hurt, media reports said.
Sep 23, 2020, at 09:23 pm
New York: The coronavirus pandemic requires cooperation between nations and should serve as an “electric shock” to wake up the United Nations, French President Emmanuel Macron stressed on Tuesday during the General Assembly’s annual high-level debate, held virtually this year.
France, Australia speak out about Taliban prisoners release, transfer ahead of Doha talks
Sep 11, 2020, at 06:06 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The French Foreign Ministry expressed on Friday its discontent with the Afghan government's decision to release Taliban prisoners who were convicted to sentences for murdering French citizens, and Australia's high-ranking officials condemned the decision to transfer "sensitive" prisoners to Doha.
France investigates senior military officer suspected spying for Russia
Aug 31, 2020, at 03:39 am
Paris/Sputnik: An investigation has been launched into a senior French military officer over a "security breach," French Defense Minister Florence Parly told Europe 1 radio broadcaster on Sunday amid reports the officer had passed classified information to Russia.
Hostage-taker in France's Le Havre Detained by Police – Reports
Aug 07, 2020, at 02:52 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: French police have detained a man, who took hostages in a bank in the city of La Havre, French media reported.
Nantes cathedral fire: Church volunteer re-arrested
Jul 27, 2020, at 12:05 am
Paris: Authorities have re-arrested a person in connection with a fire that devastated the cathedral in the French city of Nantes, media reports said.
Macron says EU leaders summit decisive for arriving at compromise on economical recovery
Jul 17, 2020, at 10:27 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: French President Emmanuel Macron expressed the belief on Friday that the first physical summit of the European Union leaders since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic would be decisive for securing agreements for the sake of EU economical and social recovery, expressing confidence that the goals would be achieved under Germany's presidency in the Council of the European Union.
Turkey arrests four people for Spying for France - Daily Sabah
Jun 23, 2020, at 10:02 am
Moscow/Sputnik: Turkey's authorities have arrested four people for spying in favor of France, the Daily Sabah reported.
French court receives 84 complaints over government's handling of COVID-19 crisis
Jun 16, 2020, at 06:28 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The Court of Justice of the French Republic (CJR) has received 84 complaints to date against the government regarding its management of the coronavirus crisis, Attorney General at the Court of Cassation Francois Molins said on Tuesday.
French Troops Kill Head of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb in Mali – Defense Minister
Jun 06, 2020, at 07:51 am
Paris/Sputnik/UNI: Abdelmalek Droukdel, head of the Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb terror group (banned in Russia), has been killed by French troops in northern Mali, French Defense Minister Florence Parly said.
France, Britain to trial COVID-19 tracing apps next week
May 04, 2020, at 12:48 pm
Paris/Xinhua/UNI: France will test its "StopCOVID" contact tracing app in the week of May 11 when the country starts to ease lockdown measures, Minister for Digital Affairs Cedric O said on Sunday.
COVID-19 death toll in France rises by 166 to 24,760: Health Ministry
May 03, 2020, at 10:04 am
Paris/Sputnik: The number of coronavirus-related deaths in France reached 24,760 on Saturday after another 166 patients died of COVID-19, the country Health Ministry said.
France sees COVID-19 deaths up by 242 to 22,856, lowest daily increase in a week
Apr 27, 2020, at 03:17 pm
Paris/Xinhua/UNI: France saw COVID-19 deaths rose by 242 to 22,856 as of Sunday, the lowest daily increase this week, bringing relief to the health system of the country which is planning to lift the lockdown on May 11, data from the Health Ministry showed.
Apr 21, 2020, at 02:40 pm
Paris/IBNS: Amid growing discontent against China internationally over the alleged epicentre of COVID-19 being Wuhan city and reports of silencing information on the death toll in the country, the French foreign office recently summoned the Chinese ambassador, Lu Shaye, to express its deep disapproval about Chinese diplomats’ claims that France had left its older citizens to die, media reports said.
Coronavirus cases in France reach 52,128, death toll at 3,523
Apr 01, 2020, at 12:36 pm
Paris, Mar 31 (Xinhua) The coronavirus cases in France have reached 52,128, with a death toll of 3,523, General Director of Health Jerome Salomon announced on Tuesday at a daily briefing.
Can't have Turkish law in France: Prez Macron vows to fight political Islamic
Feb 22, 2020, at 10:36 am
Paris: In a bid to crack down on what he calls the risk of "Islamic separatism", French President Emmanuel Macron said he will curb the practice of foreign nations sending imams and teachers to the European country.
French Security Forces Evacuated Macron From Theater Besieged by Protesters – Reports
Jan 18, 2020, at 09:32 am
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: French security forces evacuated President Emmanuel Macron from the Bouffes du Nord Theater in Paris as protesters tried to enter the building, French media reported.
France to send more forces to combat terrorists in Africa, Macron says
Jan 14, 2020, at 10:26 am
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: French President Emmanuel Macron says his country will commit an additional 220 military servicemen to take part in Operation Barkhane, which aims to fight jihadist groups in Africa’s Sahel region.
Over 300 people evacuated from supermarket in France due to fire
Dec 31, 2019, at 08:40 pm
Paris/UNI: More than 300 customers and 35 staff members were evacuated at a supermarket in France's eastern city of Besancon after a fire broke out at an underground parking lot, media reported on Tuesday.
Three people injured as masked gunmen opened fire in France’s Besancon: reports
Dec 26, 2019, at 09:37 am
Moscow/Sputnik/UNI: Unknown masked gunmen opened fire in the French city of Besancon, leaving three people injured, French media reported.