German cabinet approves military mandate to fight Islamic State in Syria

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015

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

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015

Syrian journalist Zaina Erhaim wins 2015 Reporters without Borders Prize

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015

France launches fresh air raids on Islamic State stronghold in Syria

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015

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

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015

Chris Froome of Britain wins 102nd Tour de France

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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015

French tennis legend Amelie Mauresmo inducted in International Tennis Hall of Fame

France`s tennis legend Amelie Mauresmo was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). She is a two-time Grand Slam winner viz. Australian Open (2006) and Wimbledon (2006). She is also former world ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015

Noted artist Sayed Haider Raza conferred with France’s de la Lgion dHonneur

Noted artist Sayed Haider Raza was conferred with highest French Civilian Award Commandeur de la Lgion dHonneur (the Legion of Honour). Raza was bestowed with this award for his peerless achievements in transcending all boundaries, forging ties between France and ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015