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UK economy to slip to 7th biggest in world in 2019: PwC

PwC projected economic growth in 2019 of 1.6 percent for Britain — assuming the country manages to avoid the shock of a no-deal Brexit in March — versus 1.7 percent for France and 7.6 percent for India.

Dec 19, 2018

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Italy's strategic analysis committee meets after Strasbourg attack

"This morning the strategic analysis committee convened an urgent meeting," said Matteo Salvini, Interior Minister and Deputy Premier, in a video on Facebook which he posted from Jerusalem during a two-day official visit to Israel.

Dec 13, 2018

Terror attack at the Christmas market in the French city of Strasbourg

Gunman on run after killing three at Strasbourg Christmas market

President Emmanuel Macron held a crisis meeting with cabinet officials in Paris shortly after midnight.

Dec 12, 2018

France to consider imposing emergency due to ongoing civil unrest

Groups of young men with faces masked, some carrying metal bars and axes, rioted on the streets of central Paris on Saturday, setting a dozen vehicles ablaze and torching buildings.

Dec 2, 2018

Oil helps European stocks rise while tobacco goes up in smoke

European shares bounced back on Monday thanks to strong oil stocks, while tobacco firms were dented by new signs of regulators tightening the screws on menthol cigarettes.

Nov 12, 2018

Rafale deal: Centre hands over document on decision process to petitioners

The document titled "Details of the steps in the decision making process leading to the award of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft order" stated that the process as laid down in the Defence Procurement Procedure-2013 has been followed in procurement of the Rafale aircraft.

Nov 12, 2018

Smuggled lion cub discovered among thousands of parrots

'For sale' 6-week-old female lion cub found in Paris apartment

The suspect was discovered hiding in a cupboard at a neighbour's home on Tuesday, while the cub was found on a child's bed.

Oct 24, 2018

This Irish village gets transformed into medieval battlefield

The grounds of the fully restored Anglo-Norman era tower house were transformed into a medieval battlefield as hundreds of enthusiastic visitors, many from around the world, re-enacted full contact combat and games from centuries ago.

Sep 30, 2018

Pope Francis celebrates Holy Mass in Kaunas

Snuff out 'any whiff' of resurgent anti-Semitism, says Pope Francis

Pope Francis said on Sunday that society should be vigilant for "any whiff" of resurgent anti-Semitism, calling for new generations to be taught the horrors of the Holocaust.IN

Sep 24, 2018

Congress leaders meet CAG seeking a probe into Rafale deal

The Congress has been continuously holding a series of press conferences on the Rafale issue, raising several questions on the deal with France. However, the Centre has denied all the allegations.

Sep 19, 2018

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Google powered by Finnish winds: Tech giant signs 10-year deal to buy renewable energy

Google said it has signed a 10-year deal to buy renewable energy from three new wind farms that are being built in Finland and which will power one of its data centers.

Sep 11, 2018

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Indian airlines to incur losses up to $1.9 billion – report

India is one of the cheapest domestic airline markets in the world and promotions such as $50 one-way tickets on the two-hour flight from Mumbai to Delhi are easy to find.

Sep 4, 2018

French Prez Emmanuel Macron faces heat in bodyguard row; opposition asks for no-confidence motion

Emmanuel Macron is under fire in the biggest political crisis of his tenure after he failed to punish his bodyguard who was filmed hitting protesters during a May Day rally.

Jul 25, 2018

France joins hands with Russia; sends 50 tonnes of medical aid to Assad's Syria

It has been stated that this would be the first time a Western country has delivered aid to government-controlled areas with the help of Russia.

Jul 21, 2018

Who is Kylian Mbappe? Youngest footballer to have won the world cup just at 19

Who is Kylian Mbappe? Meet France's World Cup star who joins Pele in elite list

Kylian Mbappe was awarded FIFA Young Player after France clinched World Cup glory on Sunday. The 19-year-old had scored four goals in Russia.

Jul 16, 2018

As May's plan faces backlash, no-deal Brexit seems more likely

German business groups have asked their members to be ready for a hard Brexit, fearing Britain may not strike a deal in time. Prime Minister Theresa May has also warned of a no-deal Brexit if the government doesn't back her plan.

Jul 15, 2018

John Isner of the U.S. reacts during his semi final match against South Africa's Kevin Anderson

Calls for tiebreaks to end absurd fifth-set contests grow louder after marathon semi-final

The marathon semi-final between American John Isner and South African Kevin Anderson at Wimbledon lasted six and a half hours, leading to calls for tiebreaks after the fifth set.

Jul 15, 2018

Didier Deschamps on the brink of historic achievement as France eye World Cup glory

The French coach would be only the third person to win a World Cup as both coach and player after he last led France to glory in 1998. Despite his controversial moves, the coach has been backed the players ahead of the clash in Moscow.

Jul 15, 2018

Ever the salesman, Trump pushes NATO allies to buy US arms

While insisting that NATO allies increase their defence budget, US President Donald Trump said he was ready to help smaller nations buy American arms and equipment after the NATO summit in Brussels.

Jul 13, 2018

Indian economy on the rise, now the sixth largest in the world

IMF's latest figures indicate that India has displaced France to take the sixth spot with a GDP of $2.6 trillion in 2017. Predictions for 2018 are steady growth at 7.4%.

Jul 11, 2018

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UK economy to slip to 7th biggest in world in 2019: PwC

Italy's strategic analysis committee meets after Strasbourg attack

Gunman on run after killing three at Strasbourg Christmas market

France to consider imposing emergency due to ongoing civil unrest

Oil helps European stocks rise while tobacco goes up in smoke

Rafale deal: Centre hands over document on decision process to petitioners

'For sale' 6-week-old female lion cub found in Paris apartment

This Irish village gets transformed into medieval battlefield

Snuff out 'any whiff' of resurgent anti-Semitism, says Pope Francis

Congress leaders meet CAG seeking a probe into Rafale deal

Google powered by Finnish winds: Tech giant signs 10-year deal to buy renewable energy

Indian airlines to incur losses up to $1.9 billion – report

French Prez Emmanuel Macron faces heat in bodyguard row; opposition asks for no-confidence motion

France joins hands with Russia; sends 50 tonnes of medical aid to Assad's Syria

Who is Kylian Mbappe? Meet France's World Cup star who joins Pele in elite list

As May's plan faces backlash, no-deal Brexit seems more likely

Calls for tiebreaks to end absurd fifth-set contests grow louder after marathon semi-final

Didier Deschamps on the brink of historic achievement as France eye World Cup glory

Ever the salesman, Trump pushes NATO allies to buy US arms

Indian economy on the rise, now the sixth largest in the world

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious