US, France, Germany join UK in blaming Russia for spy attack LONDON: The United States, France and Germany joined Britain on Thursday in condemning Russia for the nerve-agent poisoning of a former spy, calling it an "assault on UK sovereignty," as the Kremlin vowed to expel British diplomats soon in response... Women 16 Mar, 2018
After hesitancy, France backs Britain over Russian role in attack PARIS: France on Thursday agreed with Britain that Russia was behind a nerve agent attack on an ex-spy in England, President Emmanuel Macron’s office said in a statement, and said a united European and transatlantic response was needed. “Since... Women 15 Mar, 2018
As urgency mounts, worry among climate scientists gets personal EDMONTON, Canada: When marchers took to the streets of Washington in a pro-science demonstration after US President Donald Trump's election, it was the first time climate scientist Cynthia Rosenzweig put on an activist hat. Rosenzweig, who works... Art & Culture 13 Mar, 2018
French minister to lay out concerns on ballistics, regional role in Iran visit Le Drian in Tehran for talks with senior Iranian officials Visit comes as Trump deadline to fix nuclear deal looms France to assess if Iran ready for talks on ballistic programme TEHRAN: France's foreign minister was in Iran on Monday... Women 05 Mar, 2018
Deadly attacks by extremists strike Burkina Faso capital OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO: Islamic extremists struck the French Embassy and army headquarters in simultaneous attacks of gunfire and explosives Friday in Burkina Faso’s capital, killing eight people and wounding more than 80 others. All eight... Women 03 Mar, 2018
Disney boss Iger declines to comment on Comcast's bid for Sky PARIS: Bob Iger, the chief executive of Walt Disney, declined to make any comment to reporters on Tuesday regarding Comcast’s $31 billion bid for Sky. Iger was in Paris on a business trip and was meeting French President Emmanuel... Travel Abroad 27 Feb, 2018
UN Security Council delays vote on Syria ceasefire resolution Vote on resolution delayed until Saturday - diplomats More than 400 reported killed as bombing continues Rescuers, monitor say strikes on Ghouta have not let up UNITED NATIONS/BEIRUT: The UN Security Council on Friday delayed a vote on a... Women 24 Feb, 2018
In defence of democracy: System must survive basic dissent Democracies have had a bad few years, but that is no reason to tout the virtues of dictatorships. History shows that, when it comes to prosperity and human wellbeing, societies that defend economic and political freedom come out on top Imagine... 01 Feb, 2018
Trump in Davos: Set to meet with disdain? For the global business, financial and political leaders who gather at the World Economic Forum’s flagship conference every January, the news that Donald Trump would be joining them this year must have come as a shock “If the mountain will not... 26 Jan, 2018
Turkey kills at least 260 Kurdish, Islamic State fighters in Syria offensive: military Turkey says seeks no clash with US, Russia But will do whatever is needed for its security US, Russia, NATO call on Turkey to show restraint Erdogan spokesman signals open-ended cross-border campaign Thousands flee Afrin, UN readies... Women 24 Jan, 2018
Majority of French now favour allowing surrogate motherhood: poll PARIS: A majority of French people would favour allowing surrogate motherhood, though primarily only for medical reasons, a poll showed on Wednesday, highlighting a shift in attitudes as France prepares to review laws relating to assisted... Environment 03 Jan, 2018
Nation of pessimists no more: French more optimistic under Macron -poll PARIS: The French have become more optimistic about the future that at any time in the past eight years, a survey showed on Tuesday, belying their reputation as a nation of pessimists. According to a Harris Interactive survey for RTL radio, 59... Women 02 Jan, 2018
