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British-Palestinian doctor Ghassan Abu Sitta denied entry into France
Renowned British doctor of Palestinian origin, Ghassan Abu Sitta, has said he was denied entry into France on Saturday, May 4, where he was scheduled to speak at the senate. “I am…
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France’s hijab ban stirs up controversy; UN condemns the move
With the Paris Olympic Games around the corner, a huge controversy has broken out with regard to the dress of the participating athletes. It is learnt that France has decided to allow…
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France deports Algerian imam for ‘inciting hatred’ against Jews
The French authorities have deported Mohamed Tataiat, an Algerian national serving as an imam in Toulouse, for allegedly inciting “violence and racial hatred” against Jews. The announcement was made on X on…
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Saudi Arabia takes part in camel parade in Paris
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has participated in the Camel Parade held in the French capital, Paris to mark the United Nations’ designation of 2024 as International Year of Camelids.…
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Egypt, Jordan, France urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Cairo: Egypt, Jordan, and France have urged an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which has been under Israeli siege and bombardment over the past six months. In a joint article on…
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France raises terror alert to highest after Moscow attack
Paris: The French government has decided to raise the national security alert system Vigipirate to its highest level to deal with the potential threat the country is facing after Friday’s deadly terrorist…
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Saudi Crown Prince, French Prez discuss regional, int’l issues
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MBS) received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, February 29. In a statement, Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
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Shashi Tharoor conferred France’s highest civilian honour
New Delhi: Shashi Tharoor, a prolific author and a diplomat-turned-politician, was conferred France’s highest civilian honour “Chevalier de la Legion d’honneur” at a ceremony here on Tuesday. Author of several books and…
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Macron launches special French language programme for Indian students
New Delhi: The two-day visit of President Emmaneul Macron to India as a chief guest on the eve of India’s Republic Day opened doors of opportunities for the Indian students who can…
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France raises with India issue of notice to Delhi-based French journalist
New Delhi: France has raised with India the issue of Indian authorities serving a notice to New Delhi-based French journalist Vanessa Dougnac, allegedly over violation of certain rules. The matter was taken…
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Karim Benzema files defamation suit against France minister
Karim Benzema, the French footballer who currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, has filed a defamation lawsuit against France’s minister of the interior Gerald Darmanin. This comes in response after Darmanin…
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Watch: French footballer Griezmann recognizes Saudi sports fan in Riyadh
French footballer Antoine Griezmann, a forward for La Liga club Atetico Madrid, recognized a Saudi fan upon his arrival in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh for Spanish Super Cup. On Wednesday, January 10,…
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Gabriel Attal, 34, to become France’s youngest, openly gay PM
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday appointed 34-year-old Gabriel Attal to become the country’s next prime minister. Attal will be the country’s youngest prime minister since the founding of the French…
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Watch: Jordan, France airdrop humanitarian aid to Gaza
Amid ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, Jordan and France airdropped seven tonnes of humanitarian aid to civilians and aid workers in the Gaza Strip. Taking to X on Friday, January…
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Gujarat police question 20 passengers of Nicaragua-bound flight sent back by France
Ahmedabad: At least 20 passengers from Gujarat who were on the Nicaragua-bound flight which was sent back mid-route from France have been quizzed by police in a bid to unearth a suspected…
