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France declares economic emergency

January 19, 2016

French President Francois Hollande has declared a state of economic emergency to redefine France’s economic and social model. Under the ambit emergency, government has proposed series of economic measures to boost long-stagnant economic growth and reduce chronic unemployment. Proposed economic ..

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India joins select club nations to build LNG ships

December 22, 2015

India has joined select club nations to build Liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships after state owned Cochin Shipyard has received certification in this regard. Cochin Shipyard also became first shipyard in India to get the nod to build LNG-transporting ships ..

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French President Francois Hollande to be chief guest at 67th Republic Day Parade

December 18, 2015

President of France Francois Hollande will be the Chief Guest at the 67th Republic Day parade of January 26, 2016. It was announced by Union Ministry External Affairs (MEA) after the French President accepted the invitation to witness Republic Day ..

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Paris Pact on Water and Climate Change Adaptation announced

December 4, 2015

Paris Pact on Water and Climate Change Adaptation has been announced by a broad coalition of nations, river basin organizations, business and civil societies from across the globe. It was announced during the on-going 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, ..

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German cabinet approves military mandate to fight Islamic State in Syria

December 2, 2015

The German Cabinet has approved a mandate offering military assistance to fight against the Islamic State (IS) militant group in Syria. The mandate aims at supporting France and the international alliance in its fight against the IS militant group. Now ..

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UNSC unanimously resolution adopts to prevent further IS other terrorist groups attacks

November 21, 2015

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously adopted a Resolution 2249 (2015), calling on all nations to re-double and co-ordinate action to prevent further attacks by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and other extremist groups. The resolution ..

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Syrian journalist Zaina Erhaim wins 2015 Reporters without Borders Prize

November 21, 2015

Syrian woman journalist Zaina Erhaim has won the prestigious 2015 Reporters without Borders Prize for her defence of press freedom. She was singled out for this prestigious award for her determination and courage covering news in in civil war and ..

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France launches fresh air raids on Islamic State stronghold in Syria

November 17, 2015

France has launched fresh air raids on Islamic State (IS) stronghold in Raqa province in northern Syria. Fleet of ten French warplanes consisting of Rafale and Mirage 2000 fighters carried out the raid by dropping around 16 bombs and simultaneously ..

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France to deploy its largest warship against IS in Syria and Iraq

November 6, 2015

France is set to deploy its largest warship (aircraft carrier) named Charles de Gaulle (R91) in order further boost its operations against Islamic State (IS) in Syria and Iraq. Since September 2014, France has been targeting IS targets in Iraq ..

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Chris Froome of Britain wins 102nd Tour de France

July 28, 2015

Cyclist Chris Froome from Britain of Team Sky has won the 102nd edition Tour de France, an annual three-week multiple stage bicycle race at Champs Elysees in Paris. This is second time Froome has won Tour de France title and for the ..

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