China's President Xi Jinping & France's President Emmanuel Macron meets for official talks

Police and demonstrators clashed sporadically in Paris and other French cities on Saturday as "yellow vest" protests against President Emmanuel Macron's government took place for a 19th consecutive weekend.

Clashes break out in latest French 'yellow vest' protests

French President Emmanuel Macron attempted on Friday to defuse the controversy triggered by his decision to deploy the army as a backup during this weekend's "yellow vest" protests following major riots in Paris a week ago.

Macron battles to end controversy over use of army against 'yellow vests'

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said that a "major danger for France" had been eliminated after US-backed forces said they had captured Islamic State's last shred of territory in eastern Syria at Baghouz.

French President Macron hails Islamic State defeat as ending a 'major danger' for France

French soldiers will be deployed Saturday to help guard public buildings, allowing police to focus on dealing with "yellow vest" demonstrators in case of renewed violence in Paris and other cities, the government has said.

France brings out army ahead of next 'yellow vest' protest

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud wants to move back to France when his contract expires at the end of the season after growing frustrated by a lack of playing time under manager Maurizio Sarri.

Chelsea's Giroud seeks France return to boost game time

Football pioneers look back as women's World Cup beckons

Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Italy, Monaco and France this week, the foreign ministry said Monday, with Rome expected to join his global trade infrastructure programme despite reservations in other European countries.

China's Xi to visit Italy, France as Rome joins 'New Silk Road'

The French government admitted Sunday its security measures had been "insufficient" to stem an arson and looting rampage by black-clad anarchists during a "yellow vest" protest along the famous Champs-Elysees in Paris.

French government admits security 'flaws' in violent Paris riots

Rioters looted and torched shops and businesses on the famed Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris on Saturday, on the 18th weekend of French "yellow vest" protests, characterised by a sharp increase in violence after weeks of dwindling turnout.

'Yellow vest' protesters torch shops, businesses in heart of Paris

Yellow vest protesters gathered in far greater numbers than in recent weeks for the 18th round of demonstrations on Saturday, set fire to a bank and ransacking a high-end restaurant in Paris on Saturday.

'Yellow vests' burn bank building, ransack stores as Paris protests turn violent

French Foreign Minister Le Drian Friday held a telephonic conversation with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and informed her about France imposing sanctions on JeM chief Masood Azhar by freezing his assets.

Swaraj speaks with French counterpart on anti-terror cooperation

Crackdown on JeM chief: France freezes Masood Azhar's assets

France has decided to freeze the assets of Masood Azhar, chief of the terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed which claimed the responsibility for the Pulwama terror attack that killed more than 40 CRPF personnel on February 14.

France freezes JeM chief Masood Azhar's assets, will also take up his listing with EU

The United Nations Security Council's 1267 committee will decide on March 13 whether Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar should be listed as an international terrorist.

Decision today, India urges UNSC to list Masood Azhar as international terrorist

France should link pension rises for the poorest retirees with inflation again, the head of President Emmanuel Macron`s ruling party said on Sunday, as politicians seek a response to a wave of protests over high living costs.

Macron's party favours pensions boost for poorest amid protests

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Hundreds of 'yellow vest' protesters march in Paris

Tens of thousands of "yellow vest" demonstrators marched in France Saturday, but the latest turnout figures suggest the movement is struggling to maintain momentum after nearly four months of protests.

Numbers down for France's 'Yellow vest' protests

Hundreds of "yellow vest" protesters began marches in Paris on Saturday, marking the 17th straight weekend of anti-government demonstrations despite attempts by French President Emmanuel Macron to quell discontent with a nationwide series of debates.

Hundreds march in Paris as childminders join 'yellow vest' protests

Rear Admiral Didier Malterre, Commander of the French Joint Forces deployed in the Indian Ocean, visited India last week and discussed ways to enhance bilateral defence engagement with top officials.

French Joint Forces Commander in Indian Ocean visits India, holds talks with top defence officials

France asks UNSC to ban Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar

The UN human rights chief called Wednesday for a "full investigation" into the possible excessive use of force by French police during the "yellow vest" demonstrations.

France must probe police conduct in yellow vest protests: UN

France, which assumed the March Presidency of the United Nations Security Council, has reiterated its support for India as the permanent member of the powerful UN organ, saying the UNSC’s enlargement is the “first crucial part” towards its reform.

France reiterates support for India’s permanent seat in reformed UN Security Council

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