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Grandmother of teen shot dead by police calls for calm in Paris, tells peo
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"I tell the people who are rioting this: Do not smash windows, attack schools or buses. Stop! It's the mums who are taking the bus, it's the mums who walk outside," the grandmother, Nadia, told BFM television, according to France24.
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French PM condemns shocking attack on Paris Mayor's home, vows to bring pe
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Slamming the attack on Paris Mayor Vincent Jeanbrun's home early Sunday morning, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, called the incident "particularly shocking" and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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France protests: Beijing lodges complaint over attack on bus carrying Chin
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
China has lodged a complaint to France over an alleged attack on a bus carrying Chinese tourists, during the intense protests that have gripped the nation over the fatal police shooting of a teenage boy, DW News reported.
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France protests: 719 arrested in overnight riots, informs ministry
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
As France continues to remain gripped in intense protests, as many as 719 people were arrested by the police on Saturday in connection with rioting.
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Protesters ram car into mayor's house in Paris suburb, injuring wife, chil
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"While trying to protect the children and escape the attackers, my wife and one of my children were injured," he said, CNN reported.
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France arrests hundreds more amid unrest over teen killing
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Taking to his Twitter handle, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said that 427 people had been arrested overnight on Saturday.
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PM Modi's landmark visit: Celebrating 25th anniversary of India-France par
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
PM Narendra Modi will be the Guest of Honour for the national day celebrations of France this year.
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Team Abu Dhabi claims pole position at Grand Prix of France in Macon
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Team Abu Dhabi's Shaun Torrente claimed a dramatic last-gasp pole position after a pulsating BRM Qualifying session for the Grand Prix of France on the River Saone in Macon on Saturday afternoon.
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UAE calls for calm in France
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed its confidence in France's ability to overcome current events, stating that France is regarded as a model country in prioritising the interests of its citizens.
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Funeral held for French teen after more than 1,300 detained amid violent p
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The funeral of a French teen, whose shooting by police provoked violent protests across the nation, was held today after more than 1300 people were detained overnight on Saturday, CNN reported.
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Macron postpones state visit to Germany amid unrest in France
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to postpone his state visit to Germany due to intense protests in France which erupted after the fatal police shooting of a teenager that has shocked the whole nation.
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India, France navies conduct maritime partnership exercise in Bay of Benga
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Indian Naval Ships INS Rana and INS Sumedha undertook a Maritime Partnership Exercise (MPX) with French Navy ship FS Surcouf in the Bay of Bengal on Friday.
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