Tag: France
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France reports 418 Coronavirus deaths in 24 hours, total count reaches 3,024
France has been in lockdown since March 17 in a bid to slow the spread of the epidemic and officials have repeatedly warned it will take time for the measures to bear fruit.
March 31, 2020 -
France extends Coronavirus lockdown as death toll rises to 1,995
The extension also applies to widespread business closures seen as necessary to brake the propagation of the virus.
March 28, 2020 -
Michel Hidalgo, who coached France to Euro 1984 glory, dies
Hidalgo coached the national team from 1976-84 and led host France to its first major title at Euro 1984 with midfielder Michel Platini scoring nine goals.
March 27, 2020 -
Coronavirus lockdown should last ‘at least 6 weeks’ in France as death toll climbs to 1,100: Officials
The lockdown, already in place for a week nationwide, orders all in France to stay inside except for essential trips outside such as shopping.
March 25, 2020 -
G-20 accepts Modi’s proposal for virtual summit on COVID-19
''The G-20 will act, alongside international organisations, in any way deemed necessary to alleviate the impact of the pandemic. G-20 Leaders will put forward a coordinated set of policies to protect people and safeguard the global economy,'' said an announcement from the G-20 Secretariat in Saudi Arabia, which currently holds the G-20 Presidency.
March 18, 2020 -
‘We are at war’: France PM Macron announces lockdown to tackle Coronavirus
The European Union would close all external borders for 30 days from Tuesday to curb the outbreak, though citizens of EU countries would be allowed to return.
March 17, 2020 -
Voters go to polls in French local elections
The participation rate will be closely monitored to answer the question of whether fears over the contagion will result in a low turnout.
March 15, 2020 -
Govt clarifies on rescue of Indians stranded in Iran, Italy
Replying to clarifications sought by members on his statement on the Indians stranded in Iran due to the Covid-19 situation, he said there was no need to panic as the government had initiated several steps to come to the aid of Indians abroad.
March 11, 2020 -
Coronavirus scare: France bans gatherings of over 1,000; Italy quarantines 16 million
The total number of cases across the globe currently stands at 109,965. 80,735 of these cases are in Mainland China, 7,375 are in Italy and 7,313 are in South Korea.
March 9, 2020 -
Thousands of migrants have crossed to EU from Turkey: President Erdogan
He said that some 18,000 refugees had "pressed on the gates and crossed" into Europe.
March 1, 2020 -
5 killed after fire breaks in seven-storey building in France, several injured
Some 23 people were rescued and the fire was brought under control.
February 27, 2020 -
Turkey President Erdogan to hold Syria summit with Russia, France and Germany next month
Earlier, the Syrian regime and Iranian-backed groups also launched a ground offensive in Aleppo province, a designated de-escalation zone, forcing at least 13,000 more civilians to move toward Turkey’s border.
February 23, 2020 -
‘Not sure’ EU-UK trade deal possible before end of 2020: Emmanuel Macron
France has made clear it thinks the negotiations will be particularly difficult, especially in such a tight timeframe.
February 23, 2020 -
Thousands of trade unions stage 10th nationwide anti-reform protests in France
Earlier in the month, there were 121,000 protesters out on the streets, 15,000 of which were in Paris.
February 21, 2020 -
Pakistan likely to stay on FATF’s ‘grey list’ despite intense lobbying
The plenary session of FATF will be held in Paris on Friday.
February 19, 2020 -
NATO chief Stoltenberg dismisses France President Macron nuclear call
France is a NATO member but does not make its atomic weapons available to the alliance
February 16, 2020 -
US hikes tariffs on EU aircraft to 15% amid subsidy dispute
In 2004, the United States filed a case with the WTO and accused the EU of providing illegal subsidies to Airbus in various forms.
February 15, 2020