After talks, France's Macron hits out at Russian media, Putin denies hacking VERSAILLES: French President Emmanuel Macron rolled out the red carpet for Russia's Vladimir Putin on Monday, but past suspicions of Russian meddling in the French election resurfaced with Macron denouncing Russian media and Putin denying... Women 30 May, 2017
After summits with Trump, Merkel says Europe must take fate into own hands MUNICH: Europe can no longer completely rely on its allies, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Sunday, pointing to bruising meetings of G7 wealthy nations and NATO last week. Merkel did not mention by name US President Donald Trump, who... Women 29 May, 2017
New French president promises tough talk at first Putin meeting VERSAILLES: New French President Emmanuel Macron is promising tough talk at his first meeting with Vladimir Putin on Monday, following an election campaign when his team accused Russian media of trying to interfere in the democratic... Women 29 May, 2017
G7 leaders turn gaze to Africa, climate harmony elusive Final day of G7 summit overlooking Mediterranean President Trump remains undecided on Paris climate deal Italy looks to put focus on Africa, migration TAORMINA: Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations meet African heads of... Women 27 May, 2017
France's Macron picks PM from the right, blowing apart old boundaries PARIS: Newly-inaugurated French President Emmanuel Macron appointed a conservative prime minister on Monday in a move to broaden his political appeal and weaken his opponents before legislative elections in June. Edouard Philippe, 46, a lawmaker... Women 15 May, 2017
France's Macron takes power, vows to heal division, restore global status PARIS: Emmanuel Macron took power as president of France on Sunday, vowing to restore the country's status in Europe and the world and heal divisions in society -- a nod to the bitter campaign the pro-EU centrist fought to defeat a far-right... Women 15 May, 2017
Macron takes power as president of France PARIS: Centrist Emmanuel Macron took power as president of France on Sunday in a sumptuous inauguration ceremony in the Elysee Palace presidential residence in Paris following his May 7 election victory. On arriving for the ceremony at the 18th... Women 14 May, 2017
Former drama teacher seeks new role as French First Lady PARIS: When they first met, he was 15, she was a married 40-year old teacher coaching him in a school play. Set to enter the Elysee presidential palace as First Lady, Brigitte Macron will keep coaching her husband, but on a bigger stage... Art & Culture 08 May, 2017