parisnews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for parisnews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page parisnews.net http://www.parisnews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:57:21 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:57:21 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[France backs push to curb grain imports from Ukraine - Politico]]> Poland's prime minister previously called for an end to preferential trade rules granted to Kiev due to the conflict with Moscow

France has supported Poland's call for further restrictions on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products, Politico reported on Monday, citing three EU diplomats. This comes as mass protests]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274179733/france-backs-push-to-curb-grain-imports-from-ukraine---politico Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:18:12 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274179733/france-backs-push-to-curb-grain-imports-from-ukraine---politico <![CDATA[China to boycott Ukraine peace talks without Russia Politico]]> Beijing is reportedly working behind the scenes to convince the EU to invite Moscow to a potential international summit

China will boycott the talks to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict unless Moscow will have a seat at the table, Politico magazine reported on Monday, citing officials familiar with the matter.

According to Politico, the message was "amplified" during Chinese Eurasia envoy Li ]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274179473/china-to-boycott-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russia-politico Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:12:50 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274179473/china-to-boycott-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russia-politico <![CDATA[Austin Hosts First In-Person Ukraine Defense Contact Group of 2024]]> Ramstein, Germany - Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is in Germany to build upon the international community's military support for Ukraine, even as the U.S. Congress has yet to approve additional funding for Kyiv.

This is Austin's first international trip since he was hospitalized on Jan. 1 due to complications from surgery to treat his prostate cancer in late December. On Tuesday, he will host another round of]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274179408/austin-hosts-first-in-person-ukraine-defense-contact-group-of-2024 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:05:10 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274179408/austin-hosts-first-in-person-ukraine-defense-contact-group-of-2024 <![CDATA[PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen to spearhead India's challenge in Swiss Open 2024]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274179340/pv-sindhu-lakshya-sen-to-spearhead-india-challenge-in-swiss-open-2024 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:18:18 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274179340/pv-sindhu-lakshya-sen-to-spearhead-india-challenge-in-swiss-open-2024 <![CDATA[China's Wang rises to men's top position in table tennis world rankings]]> BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- China's Wang Chuqin climbed to men's singles world No. 1 as the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) released its latest world rankings on Tuesday.

After taking home 2,000 points from his triumph at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash, Wang leapfrogged his compatriot Fan Zhendong to the top spot, while WTT Singapore Smash finalist Liang Jingkun rose to third, follow]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274179323/china-wang-rises-to-men-top-position-in-table-tennis-world-rankings Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:44:01 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274179323/china-wang-rises-to-men-top-position-in-table-tennis-world-rankings <![CDATA[Neeraj Chopra tells Arshad Nadeem how to acquire a new javelin]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274179310/neeraj-chopra-tells-arshad-nadeem-how-to-acquire-a-new-javelin Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:18:12 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274179310/neeraj-chopra-tells-arshad-nadeem-how-to-acquire-a-new-javelin <![CDATA[Seattle Reign ($58M) latest NWSL team to be sold]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274179268/seattle-reign-58m-latest-nwsl-team-to-be-sold Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:55:13 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274179268/seattle-reign-58m-latest-nwsl-team-to-be-sold <![CDATA[Nobel Winner Urges World to Browbeat Iran Over Rights Abuses]]> Geneva, Switzerland - Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi on Monday called on countries to increase pressure on Tehran over its 'egregious' human rights abuses.

Mohammadi, 51, won the 2023 award for her campaign for human rights in Iran which has seen her spend much of the last two decades in and out of prison.

'The people of Iran are enduring systematic, widespread and institutionalize]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274178927/nobel-winner-urges-world-to-browbeat-iran-over-rights-abuses Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:06:14 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274178927/nobel-winner-urges-world-to-browbeat-iran-over-rights-abuses <![CDATA[62 new French restaurants join Michelin Guide's galaxy of stars]]> The Michelin Guide has unveiled its annual list of the best French restaurants, praising the 'cultural dynamism' of a new generation of chefs, though again only a handful of women have been honoured.

After a long period of resting on the laurels of its gastronomic reputation, France has seen a flourishing of new establishments in the last decade or so, absorbing international ideas and with a greater focus on sus]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274178771/62-new-french-restaurants-join-michelin-guide-galaxy-of-stars Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:47:08 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274178771/62-new-french-restaurants-join-michelin-guide-galaxy-of-stars <![CDATA[EU's deposit refund scheme a false solution for plastic pollution]]> The European Union in early March announced its goal of establishing deposit refund schemes for plastic bottles and aluminium cans across the bloc by 2029. While EU authorities boast of high recycling rates in member states that have already adopted the practice, environmental groups denounce it as a "false solution" that doesn't "tackle the real problem".

The

French law enforcement have arrested a suspected Ukrainian spy who used a drone to snoop on a Russian merchant ship transporting fertilizers in the northern part of the country, Le Journal]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274178378/ukrainian-py-arrested-in-eu-state---media Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:08:15 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274178378/ukrainian-py-arrested-in-eu-state---media <![CDATA[Rikako Ikee Makes The Japanese Olympic Team For Paris 2024 - SwimSwam]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUGh0dHBzOi8vc3dpbXN3YW0uY29tL3Jpa2Frby1pa2VlLW1ha2VzLXRoZS1qYXBhbmVzZS1vbHltcGljLXRlYW0tZm9yLXBhcmlzLTIwMjQv0gEA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:51:28 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUGh0dHBzOi8vc3dpbXN3YW0uY29tL3Jpa2Frby1pa2VlLW1ha2VzLXRoZS1qYXBhbmVzZS1vbHltcGljLXRlYW0tZm9yLXBhcmlzLTIwMjQv0gEA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Hospitals in France slowly catch up from Covid but disparities remain]]> Four years after the start of the first Covid lockdown in France, hospitalisations have mostly returned to their pre-pandemic levels, though not in all areas of the country, and wait times for doctors have gotten longer.

The French hospital federation (FHF) says that hospital activity in 2023 "globally came back to the level observed in 2019," but some disparities indicate that patients have not fully caught up o]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274177713/hospitals-in-france-slowly-catch-up-from-covid-but-disparities-remain Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:16:07 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274177713/hospitals-in-france-slowly-catch-up-from-covid-but-disparities-remain <![CDATA[Troops from NATO states operating in Ukraine Putin]]> Soldiers from members of the bloc are dying in large numbers, the Russian president has claimed

It is no secret that fighters from NATO states are present on the ground in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed. He warned that these troops face extremely grim prospects.

Speaking to his supporters and the media on Sunday night after his landslide presidential election victory,]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274177712/troops-from-nato-states-operating-in-ukraine-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:13:07 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274177712/troops-from-nato-states-operating-in-ukraine-putin <![CDATA[India announces 27-member Indian Men's Hockey Team for five-match Australia Tour]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274177483/india-announces-27-member-indian-men-hockey-team-for-five-match-australia-tour Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:37:26 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274177483/india-announces-27-member-indian-men-hockey-team-for-five-match-australia-tour <![CDATA[Laura Kenny confirms retirement as Britain's greatest ever female Olympian]]> LONDON, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Britain's most successful ever female Olympic athlete, Laura Kenny, on Monday announced she will not compete in the Paris Olympic Games and is retiring from cycling at the age of 31.

Kenny won five Olympic gold medals and a silver, claiming gold in the team pursuit and omnium events in London 2012, and repeating those triumphs in Rio four years later, before winning gold in the Madis]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274177475/laura-kenny-confirms-retirement-as-britain-greatest-ever-female-olympian Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:30:02 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274177475/laura-kenny-confirms-retirement-as-britain-greatest-ever-female-olympian <![CDATA[Olympic broadcasting- More women in key broadcast roles at Paris 2024 - Olympics]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZWh0dHA6Ly93d3cub2x5bXBpY3MuY29tL2lvYy9uZXdzL29seW1waWMtYnJvYWRjYXN0aW5nLW1vcmUtd29tZW4taW4ta2V5LWJyb2FkY2FzdC1yb2xlcy1hdC1wYXJpcy0yMDI00gEA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:39:44 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZWh0dHA6Ly93d3cub2x5bXBpY3MuY29tL2lvYy9uZXdzL29seW1waWMtYnJvYWRjYXN0aW5nLW1vcmUtd29tZW4taW4ta2V5LWJyb2FkY2FzdC1yb2xlcy1hdC1wYXJpcy0yMDI00gEA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Troops from NATO states fighting in Ukraine Putin]]> Soldiers from members of the bloc are dying in large numbers, the Russian president has claimed

It is no secret that fighters from NATO states are present on the ground in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has claimed. He warned that these troops face extremely grim prospects.

Speaking to his supporters and the media on Sunday night after his landslide presidential election victory,]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274177326/troops-from-nato-states-fighting-in-ukraine-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:12:56 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274177326/troops-from-nato-states-fighting-in-ukraine-putin <![CDATA[Olympic Cycling Track - Paris 2024 Olympics - Olympics]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiN2h0dHBzOi8vb2x5bXBpY3MuY29tL2VuL3BhcmlzLTIwMjQvc3BvcnRzL2N5Y2xpbmctdHJhY2vSAQA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:33:06 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiN2h0dHBzOi8vb2x5bXBpY3MuY29tL2VuL3BhcmlzLTIwMjQvc3BvcnRzL2N5Y2xpbmctdHJhY2vSAQA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Olympic Cycling Road - Paris 2024 Olympics - Olympics]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiNmh0dHBzOi8vb2x5bXBpY3MuY29tL2VuL3BhcmlzLTIwMjQvc3BvcnRzL2N5Y2xpbmctcm9hZNIBAA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:32:50 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiNmh0dHBzOi8vb2x5bXBpY3MuY29tL2VuL3BhcmlzLTIwMjQvc3BvcnRzL2N5Y2xpbmctcm9hZNIBAA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Debt-plagued Zambia reaches deal with China, other nations to rework $6.3B in loans, French say]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYGh0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL3phbWJpYS1kZWJ0LXJlc3RydWN0dXJpbmctZGVhbC1jaGluYS1hMGQxNGU3YWY5ODZlMmY4NzM1NTU2ODVjZWRiODZiM9IBAA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:32:33 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYGh0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL3phbWJpYS1kZWJ0LXJlc3RydWN0dXJpbmctZGVhbC1jaGluYS1hMGQxNGU3YWY5ODZlMmY4NzM1NTU2ODVjZWRiODZiM9IBAA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Niger's junta revokes military deal with US]]> Niger's ruling junta has revoked with immediate effect a military accord that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the US Department of Defence on its soil, junta spokesperson Colonel Amadou Abdramane said on Saturday.

The decision follows a visit by US officials this week which was led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and included General Michael Langley, commander of t]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274177229/niger-junta-revokes-military-deal-with-us Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:16:11 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274177229/niger-junta-revokes-military-deal-with-us <![CDATA[Troops from NATO countries on the ground in Ukraine Putin]]> Fighters from members of the bloc are dying in large numbers, the Russian president has claimed

It is no secret that fighters from NATO states are present on the ground in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, arguing that these service members are facing extremely grim prospects.

Speaking to his supporters and the media on Sunday night after his landslide presidential electio]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274177014/troops-from-nato-countries-on-the-ground-in-ukraine-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:12:45 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274177014/troops-from-nato-countries-on-the-ground-in-ukraine-putin <![CDATA[No congratulations From France's Macron to Putin for his re-election]]> French President Emmanuel Macron will not sent a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin to congratulate him for his landslide re-election on Sunday, in a vote that western countries have said was neither free, nor fair.

Exit polls indicate that Putin won at least 87 percent of the vote in Sunday's election that the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and other countries have said was not free and fair]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274176987/no-congratulations-from-france-macron-to-putin-for-his-re-election Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:47:06 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274176987/no-congratulations-from-france-macron-to-putin-for-his-re-election <![CDATA[USA Swimming Reveals Olympic Trials Medals For June, Eiffel Tower On Gold & Silver - SwimSwam]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZWh0dHBzOi8vc3dpbXN3YW0uY29tL3VzYS1zd2ltbWluZy1yZXZlYWxzLW9seW1waWMtdHJpYWxzLW1lZGFscy1mb3ItanVuZS1laWZmZWwtdG93ZXItb24tZ29sZC1zaWx2ZXIv0gEA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:25:37 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZWh0dHBzOi8vc3dpbXN3YW0uY29tL3VzYS1zd2ltbWluZy1yZXZlYWxzLW9seW1waWMtdHJpYWxzLW1lZGFscy1mb3ItanVuZS1laWZmZWwtdG93ZXItb24tZ29sZC1zaWx2ZXIv0gEA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Lakme Fashion Week: Ananya Panday makes heads turn in Rahul Mishra's ensemble]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274175216/lakme-fashion-week-ananya-panday-makes-heads-turn-in-rahul-mishra-ensemble Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:55:24 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274175216/lakme-fashion-week-ananya-panday-makes-heads-turn-in-rahul-mishra-ensemble <![CDATA[Veteran pianist Byron Janis passes away at 95]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274175167/veteran-pianist-byron-janis-passes-away-at-95 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:37:18 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274175167/veteran-pianist-byron-janis-passes-away-at-95 <![CDATA[Returning as President, Putin says he agreed for prisoner exchange involving Navalny before his death]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274175058/returning-as-president-putin-says-he-agreed-for-prisoner-exchange-involving-navalny-before-his-death Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:55:12 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274175058/returning-as-president-putin-says-he-agreed-for-prisoner-exchange-involving-navalny-before-his-death <![CDATA[NATO has boots on the ground in Ukraine Putin]]> The bloc's service members are dying in large numbers, the Russian President says

It is no secret that NATO soldiers are present on the ground in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, noting that those service members are facing extremely grim prospects.

Speaking to his supporters and reporters on Sunday night after the end of the presidential election, in which he is expected]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274175026/nato-has-boots-on-the-ground-in-ukraine-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:13:06 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274175026/nato-has-boots-on-the-ground-in-ukraine-putin <![CDATA[India: Authorities Revoke Visa Privileges of Diaspora Critics]]> (New York) - Indian authorities are revoking visa privileges to overseas critics of Indian origin who have spoken out against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government's policies, Human Rights Watch said today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi often attends mass g]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274175170/india-authorities-revoke-visa-privileges-of-diaspora-critics Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274175170/india-authorities-revoke-visa-privileges-of-diaspora-critics <![CDATA[Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz lock horns in 2023 Indian Wells Open rematch]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274174555/daniil-medvedev-carlos-alcaraz-lock-horns-in-2023-indian-wells-open-rematch Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:55:57 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274174555/daniil-medvedev-carlos-alcaraz-lock-horns-in-2023-indian-wells-open-rematch <![CDATA[Gulveer Singh breaks 16-year-old 10,000m national record at The Ten 2024 athletics meet]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274174377/gulveer-singh-breaks-16-year-old-10000m-national-record-at-the-ten-2024-athletics-meet Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:55:47 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274174377/gulveer-singh-breaks-16-year-old-10000m-national-record-at-the-ten-2024-athletics-meet <![CDATA[Russia election to tighten Putin's grip, opponents stage noon protest]]> President Vladimir Putin is poised to tighten his grip on power on Sunday in a Russian election that is certain to deliver him a landslide victory, though some opponents staged a symbolic noon protest at polling stations against his rule.

Vladimir Putin, who rose to power in 1999, is poised to win a new six-year term that, if he completes it, would enable him to overtake Josef Stalin and become Russia's longest-s]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274174368/russia-election-to-tighten-putin-grip-opponents-stage-noon-protest Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:47:11 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274174368/russia-election-to-tighten-putin-grip-opponents-stage-noon-protest <![CDATA[France to propose Olympic ceasefire for Ukraine conflict Macron]]> The ancient tradition of a truce during the games was originally implemented to ensure safe travel for pilgrims and athletes

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will propose a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine during the Summer Olympic Games, set to take place in Paris between July 26 and August 11.

In an interview with Ukrainian media on Saturday, Macron was asked whether Franc]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274174351/france-to-propose-olympic-ceasefire-for-ukraine-conflict-macron Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:13:52 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274174351/france-to-propose-olympic-ceasefire-for-ukraine-conflict-macron <![CDATA[Hockey India ropes in services of Dennis Van De Poole for goalkeeping camp ahead of Paris Olympics]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274174237/hockey-india-ropes-in-services-of-dennis-van-de-poole-for-goalkeeping-camp-ahead-of-paris-olympics Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:55:48 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274174237/hockey-india-ropes-in-services-of-dennis-van-de-poole-for-goalkeeping-camp-ahead-of-paris-olympics <![CDATA[Niger suspends military pact with US "with immediate effect"]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274174213/niger-suspends-military-pact-with-us-with-immediate-effect Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:18:43 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274174213/niger-suspends-military-pact-with-us-with-immediate-effect <![CDATA[Only 40 Russians will compete in Olympics - IOC]]> The International Olympic Committee has barred Russia from sending a unified team due to the conflict with Ukraine

The number of Russians participating at the Paris Games under a neutral flag could be as low as 40, International Olympic Committee (IOC) Vice President John Coates said in an interview with Sunday's edit]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274174171/only-40-russians-will-compete-in-olympics---ioc Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:24:12 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274174171/only-40-russians-will-compete-in-olympics---ioc <![CDATA[Plenty to play for as Atletico takes on Barcelona]]> MADRID, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Atletico Madrid and FC Barcelona go head-to-head in the Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday night in a game that is vital for both sides' qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League, as well as the race for this season's La Liga title.

Both Atletico and Barca gave themselves a massive morale boost in midweek as they booked their places in the quarterfinals of this season's Cham]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274174084/plenty-to-play-for-as-atletico-takes-on-barcelona Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:05:03 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274174084/plenty-to-play-for-as-atletico-takes-on-barcelona <![CDATA[Niger revokes military accord with US]]> Niger's ruling junta has revoked with immediate effect a military accord that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the U.S. Department of Defense on its soil, junta spokesperson Colonel Amadou Abdramane said on Saturday.

The decision follows a visit by U.S. officials this week which was led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and included General Michael Langley, commander ]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173821/niger-revokes-military-accord-with-us Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:16:06 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173821/niger-revokes-military-accord-with-us <![CDATA[France to propose Olympic ceasefire in Ukraine conflict Macron]]> The ancient tradition of an Olympic Truce was originally implemented to ensure safe travel for pilgrims and athletes

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will ask Russia for a ceasefire in Ukraine during the Summer Olympics, set to take place in Paris between July 26 and August 11.

In an interview with Ukrainian media on Saturday, Macron was asked whether France, as the host of the ]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173776/france-to-propose-olympic-ceasefire-in-ukraine-conflict-macron Sun, 17 Mar 2024 08:13:57 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173776/france-to-propose-olympic-ceasefire-in-ukraine-conflict-macron <![CDATA[Madagascar asks for restitution of Sakalava king's skull from France]]> Madagascar - Two of the great granddaughters of a Sakalava king in Madagascar, who was beheaded in 1897 by colonial troops, publicly addressed the French ambassador, asking him to speed up the restitution of their ancestor's skull.

In all, they are claiming three skulls belonging to the Sakalaves, an ethnic group living on the west and northwest regions of the island.

Plundered at the end of the 19th centur]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173740/madagascar-asks-for-restitution-of-sakalava-king-skull-from-france Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:47:11 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173740/madagascar-asks-for-restitution-of-sakalava-king-skull-from-france <![CDATA[European Union to use proceeds from Russian assets to fund weapons for Kyiv]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173566/european-union-to-use-proceeds-from-russian-assets-to-fund-weapons-for-kyiv Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:30:16 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173566/european-union-to-use-proceeds-from-russian-assets-to-fund-weapons-for-kyiv <![CDATA[India's challenge ends in quarterfinals of Orleans Masters 2024]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173557/india-challenge-ends-in-quarterfinals-of-orleans-masters-2024 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:29:46 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173557/india-challenge-ends-in-quarterfinals-of-orleans-masters-2024 <![CDATA[Lakshya Sen advances to semi-finals of All-England Open 2024]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173550/lakshya-sen-advances-to-semi-finals-of-all-england-open-2024 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:29:21 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173550/lakshya-sen-advances-to-semi-finals-of-all-england-open-2024 <![CDATA[Tvesa Malik picks up Top-10 finish in Cape Town]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173538/tvesa-malik-picks-up-top-10-finish-in-cape-town Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:28:33 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173538/tvesa-malik-picks-up-top-10-finish-in-cape-town <![CDATA[France to propose 'Olympic ceasefire' for Ukraine conflict - Macron]]> The ancient tradition of a truce during the games was originally implemented to ensure safe travel for pilgrims and athletes

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will propose a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine during the Summer Olympic Games, set to take place in Paris between July 26 and August 11.

http://www.parisnews.net/news/274174231/france-to-propose-olympic-ceasefire-for-ukraine-conflict---macron Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:59:03 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274174231/france-to-propose-olympic-ceasefire-for-ukraine-conflict---macron
<![CDATA[France to propose 'Olympic ceasefire' in Ukraine conflict - Macron]]> The ancient tradition of an Olympic Truce was originally implemented to ensure safe travel for pilgrims and athletes

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will ask Russia for a ceasefire in Ukraine during the Summer Olympics, set to take place in Paris between July 26 and August 11.

In an interview with ]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173519/france-to-propose-olympic-ceasefire-in-ukraine-conflict---macron Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:59:03 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173519/france-to-propose-olympic-ceasefire-in-ukraine-conflict---macron <![CDATA[NATO troops in Ukraine could trigger WWIII Italy]]> Going into a war with Russia risks triggering a global conflict, the Italian foreign minister warns

Deploying troops of the US-led NATO bloc to battlefields in Ukraine might result in an all-out global conflict, effectively a Third World War, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has said. He has ruled out any possibility that his country's forces will somehow end up deployed to support Kiev's ]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173150/nato-troops-in-ukraine-could-trigger-wwiii-italy Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:14:14 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173150/nato-troops-in-ukraine-could-trigger-wwiii-italy <![CDATA[Niger Revokes Military Accord With US, Junta Spokesperson Says]]> Niamey, Niger - Niger's ruling military junta has revoked a military accord that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the U.S. Department of Defense on its soil, junta spokesperson Colonel Amadou Abdramane said on Saturday.

The decision, which takes effect immediately, follows a visit this week by U.S. officials led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and included General M]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173057/niger-revokes-military-accord-with-us-junta-spokesperson-says Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:05:05 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274173057/niger-revokes-military-accord-with-us-junta-spokesperson-says <![CDATA[NATO troops in Ukraine could trigger WW3 Italy]]> Going into a war with Russia risks triggering a global conflict, the Italian foreign minister warns

Deploying troops of the US-led NATO bloc to battlefields in Ukraine might result in an all-out global conflict, effectively a Third World War, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has said. He has ruled out any possibility that his country's forces will somehow end up deployed to support Kiev's ]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274171627/nato-troops-in-ukraine-could-trigger-ww3-italy Sat, 16 Mar 2024 23:14:02 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274171627/nato-troops-in-ukraine-could-trigger-ww3-italy <![CDATA[Niger Says Announces End to Military Cooperation With US]]> Niamey, Niger - Niger's government announced Saturday that it was breaking off 'with immediate effect' its military cooperation agreement with the United States.

The declaration came a day after a senior U.S. delegation left Niger, following a three-day visit to renew contact with the military junta that ousted the president and moved closer to Russia.

The statement said the government had decided to 'denou]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274171397/niger-says-announces-end-to-military-cooperation-with-us Sat, 16 Mar 2024 23:05:34 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274171397/niger-says-announces-end-to-military-cooperation-with-us <![CDATA[African state scraps military ties with US]]> Niger's coup leaders have denounced the country's defense accord with Washington "with immediate effect"

Authorities in Niamey have decided to revoke the agreement with the US which allowed American military personnel and civilian contractors to operate in the West African state, a spokesman for the post-cou]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274170816/african-state-scraps-military-ties-with-us Sat, 16 Mar 2024 21:34:41 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274170816/african-state-scraps-military-ties-with-us <![CDATA[What's stopping more men in France from getting vasectomies]]> The number of men in France getting a vasectomy - a minor operation to cut the tubes that carry sperm - has rocketed in the past decade, but the procedure remains far less common here than in many other countries. Vasectomies were illegal in France until 2001 and, despite growing interest, lingering reservations continue to put patients and doctors off.

The first time Justin asked a French doctor about getting a ]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274170588/what-stopping-more-men-in-france-from-getting-vasectomies Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:16:07 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274170588/what-stopping-more-men-in-france-from-getting-vasectomies <![CDATA[EU to use Russian assets to buy arms for Ukraine Scholz]]> The German chancellor has clarified that profits obtained from Moscow's funds held in the EU will be used to arm Kiev

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that interest accrued from Russian assets frozen in the EU will be used to purchase weapons for Ukraine.

Soon after Russia launched its military operation against Ukraine in February 2022, Western countries froze approximately $300 bill]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274170483/eu-to-use-russian-assets-to-buy-arms-for-ukraine-scholz Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:13:03 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274170483/eu-to-use-russian-assets-to-buy-arms-for-ukraine-scholz <![CDATA[Paris Olympic tapestry weaves together heritage of art and sport]]> Olympic organisers this week unveiled the official Olympic Games tapestry based on a design by Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi. The brightly-coloured triptych gives pride of place to the Eiffel tower and two new urban sports incorporated into the competition.

The central panel features the easily recognisable metal latticework of the Eiffel Tower and a city skyline. The silhouette of a male athlete in blue ]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274170446/paris-olympic-tapestry-weaves-together-heritage-of-art-and-sport Sat, 16 Mar 2024 13:16:07 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274170446/paris-olympic-tapestry-weaves-together-heritage-of-art-and-sport <![CDATA[Batteries, Green Energy Sources Combine for Major Climate Solution]]> In the Arizona desert, a Danish company is building a massive solar farm that includes batteries that charge when the sun is shining and supply energy back to the electric grid when it's not.

Combining batteries with green energy is a fast-growing climate solution.

'Solar farms only produce when the sun shines, and the turbines only produce when the wind blows,' said Ørsted CEO Mads Nipper. 'For us t]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274170169/batteries-green-energy-sources-combine-for-major-climate-solution Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:05:19 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274170169/batteries-green-energy-sources-combine-for-major-climate-solution <![CDATA[African nation has $2bn debt canceled]]> The so-called Paris Club has agreed to write off sums owed by Somalia

The Paris Club group of creditors, which includes Russia, the US, and a number of other leading global economies, has agreed to cancel $2 billion in debt owed by Somalia, it was announced on Wednesday.  

The group will write off 99% of t]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274170062/african-nation-has-2bn-debt-canceled Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:40:17 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274170062/african-nation-has-2bn-debt-canceled <![CDATA[Macron Warns Europe: Russia's Aggression Must Be Met With Resolve]]> French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a resounding call to action for Europe in the face of Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine, reported by Reuters. In a recent television interview, Macron characterized President Vladimir Putin's Russia as an adversary that poses a significant threat not only to Ukraine but to the entire European continent.

Macron's remarks come amidst escalating tensions in the region]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169947/macron-warns-europe-russia-aggression-must-be-met-with-resolve Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:12:00 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169947/macron-warns-europe-russia-aggression-must-be-met-with-resolve <![CDATA[20 Killed in Russian Missile Attack on Odesa, More Than 70 Injured]]> A Russian missile attack on the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa on Friday killed 20 people, including rescue workers, according to Ukrainian officials.

More than 70 others were wounded when two ballistic missiles hit a residential area of the city. The second strike came as first responders were rushing toward the scene to treat those hurt by the initial attack at the same location.

Ukrainian Presiden]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169928/20-killed-in-russian-missile-attack-on-odesa-more-than-70-injured Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:06:43 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169928/20-killed-in-russian-missile-attack-on-odesa-more-than-70-injured <![CDATA[Germany backs French push to arm Ukraine with long-range weapons]]> Berlin has so far refused to provide Kiev with Taurus cruise missiles

Kiev's Western sponsors will work together as part of yet another "capability coalition" to supply Ukrainian forces with unspecified types of long-range arms, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said, backing the initiative originally floated]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169822/germany-backs-french-push-to-arm-ukraine-with-long-range-weapons Sat, 16 Mar 2024 02:04:38 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169822/germany-backs-french-push-to-arm-ukraine-with-long-range-weapons <![CDATA[New NATO member supports French position on troops in Ukraine]]> Finnish FM Elina Valtonen has argued that nobody knows how 'serious? the conflict could become

Helsinki agrees with Paris that all options must remain on the table to support Kiev's war effort against Moscow, but at this point is not willing to send its own troops to Ukraine or even discuss such a possibility, according to Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen.

French President Emmanuel M]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169736/new-nato-member-supports-french-position-on-troops-in-ukraine Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:15:17 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169736/new-nato-member-supports-french-position-on-troops-in-ukraine <![CDATA[U.S. agricultural futures fall]]> CHICAGO, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) agricultural futures fell across the board on Thursday, led by wheat.

The most active corn contract for May delivery fell 7.5 cents, or 1.7 percent, to settle at 4.3375 U.S. dollars per bushel. May wheat plunged 12 cents, or 2.2 percent, to settle at 5.3225 dollars per bushel. May soybean lost 1.5 cents, or 0.13 percent, to settle at 11.9525 dollars per]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169618/us-agricultural-futures-fall Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:48:40 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169618/us-agricultural-futures-fall <![CDATA[Youth showcase talent at Odisha Skills competition, winners felicitated]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169613/youth-showcase-talent-at-odisha-skills-competition-winners-felicitated Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:37:27 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169613/youth-showcase-talent-at-odisha-skills-competition-winners-felicitated <![CDATA[Were not at war with Russia, Scholz tells Macron]]> Germany, France and Poland affirmed unity on Ukraine after a rift over ground troops and long-range missile supply

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that countries that support Ukraine are not at war with Russia. The statement came as the leaders of Germany, France and Poland met in Berlin on Friday to show solidarity after their recent disagreement over military support for Kiev.

http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169571/were-not-at-war-with-russia-scholz-tells-macron Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:13:04 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169571/were-not-at-war-with-russia-scholz-tells-macron
<![CDATA[Macron Warns Europe: Russia's Aggression Must Be Met With Resolve]]> French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a resounding call to action for Europe in the face of Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine, reported by Reuters. In a recent television interview, Macron characterized President Vladimir Putin's Russia as an adversary that poses a significant threat not only to Ukraine but to the entire European continent.

Macron's remarks come amidst escalating tensions in the region]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169563/macron-warns-europe-russia-aggression-must-be-met-with-resolve Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:12:01 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169563/macron-warns-europe-russia-aggression-must-be-met-with-resolve <![CDATA[Macron wants Crimea seized from Russia]]> No 'lasting peace' is possible without Ukraine gaining control of the Russian peninsula, the French president has claimed

Ukraine must regain control over all the territories it once held, including Russia's Crimean Peninsula, French President Emmanuel Macron has said. Otherwise, no "lasting peace" will be po]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169530/macron-wants-crimea-seized-from-russia Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:48:37 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169530/macron-wants-crimea-seized-from-russia <![CDATA['We're not at war with Russia,' Scholz tells Macron]]> Germany, France and Poland affirmed unity on Ukraine after a rift over ground troops and long-range missile supply

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that countries that support Ukraine are not at war with Russia. The statement came as the leaders of Germany, France and Poland met in Berlin on Friday to show ]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169532/were-not-at-war-with-russia-scholz-tells-macron Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:26:12 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274169532/were-not-at-war-with-russia-scholz-tells-macron <![CDATA[Russia an adversary Macron]]> The French leader again refused to rule out NATO deployments in Ukraine, after controversary over his recent remarks on the subject

French President Emmanuel Macron described Russia as "an adversary," but stopped short of declaring it an "enemy," during an interview with the France 2 and TF1 TV channels on Thursday.

He again refused to rule out NATO deployments in Ukraine, reiterating that ]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274168934/russia-an-adversary-macron Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:13:18 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274168934/russia-an-adversary-macron <![CDATA[Cocoa giants scaling back production Reuters]]> Experts have attributed the shortages in Cote D?Ivoire and Ghana, which produce more than half of the world's cocoa, to extreme weather

The world's largest cocoa producers, Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Ghana, have halted or scaled down processing in major plants amid soaring bean costs, Reuters reported on Thursday, saying the situation has led to a global hike in chocolate prices.

The t]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274168906/cocoa-giants-scaling-back-production-reuters Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:13:03 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274168906/cocoa-giants-scaling-back-production-reuters <![CDATA[Live: Netanyahu approves plan for operation in Gaza's packed Rafah]]> Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday he had approved the military's plan for an operation in Rafah, where most of war-battered Gaza's population has sought refuge. His statement came after Israel rejected Hamas's latest proposals for a six-week truce and a hostage deal as "unrealistic". Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments in the Israel-Gaza war.

Summary: http://www.parisnews.net/news/274168260/live-netanyahu-approves-plan-for-operation-in-gaza-packed-rafah Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:37:10 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274168260/live-netanyahu-approves-plan-for-operation-in-gaza-packed-rafah <![CDATA[Europe to Use Frozen Russian Profits to Arm Ukraine, Scholz Says]]> BERLIN - Ukraine's backers will use windfall profits on frozen Russian assets to finance arms purchases for Kyiv, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said following a meeting with his French and Polish counterparts aimed at showing unity after weeks of friction.

At a joint news conference in Berlin, Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reaffirmed their support for Ukraine, whos]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274168258/europe-to-use-frozen-russian-profits-to-arm-ukraine-scholz-says Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:36:27 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274168258/europe-to-use-frozen-russian-profits-to-arm-ukraine-scholz-says <![CDATA[Trump wont win Macron]]> The Republican candidate will not get a chance to deliver on his promise to resolve the Ukrainian conflict, the French leader believes

French President Emmanuel Macron has revealed that he doesn't believe Donald Trump will be the next US president. His comment came after he was asked who could potentially mediate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Macron called Moscow "an adversary," b]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274168227/trump-wont-win-macron Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:15:23 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274168227/trump-wont-win-macron <![CDATA[Sharath Kamal crashes out of Singapore Smash 2024 in quarterfinals]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274167423/sharath-kamal-crashes-out-of-singapore-smash-2024-in-quarterfinals Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:18:53 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274167423/sharath-kamal-crashes-out-of-singapore-smash-2024-in-quarterfinals <![CDATA[Global sports stars to grace Laureus World Sports Awards]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274167416/global-sports-stars-to-grace-laureus-world-sports-awards Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:18:48 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274167416/global-sports-stars-to-grace-laureus-world-sports-awards <![CDATA[Cannes Film Festival to be hosted by French actress Camille Cottin]]> French actress Camille Cottin, star of Netflix hit Call My Agent, is to be the host of the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May.

Cottin will host the opening and closing ceremonies of the festival, which takes place on the French Riviera from 14 - 25 May.

The 45-year-old comedian first came to the attention of French audiences with her provocative stand-up character Connasse (Bitch).

Her role as a high-en]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274167215/cannes-film-festival-to-be-hosted-by-french-actress-camille-cottin Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:16:11 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274167215/cannes-film-festival-to-be-hosted-by-french-actress-camille-cottin <![CDATA[French Naval Group awarded billion-dollar Dutch submarine deal]]> The Netherlands announced Friday it has chosen France's Naval Group for a contract to build four attack submarines for its navy. worth billions of euros. The deal is controversial in the Netherlands as local politicians wanted a Dutch manufacturer.

"With the choice of Naval Group, two naval yards didn't win and I understand that the disappointment is large," state secretary for defence Christophe van der Maat sai]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274167206/french-naval-group-awarded-billion-dollar-dutch-submarine-deal Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:16:09 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274167206/french-naval-group-awarded-billion-dollar-dutch-submarine-deal <![CDATA[African cocoa giants scaling back production Reuters]]> Experts have attributed the shortages in Cote D?Ivoire and Ghana, which produce more than half of the world's cocoa, to extreme weather

The world's largest cocoa producers, Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Ghana, have halted or scaled down processing in major plants amid soaring bean costs, Reuters reported on Thursday, saying the situation has led to a global hike in chocolate prices.

The t]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274166855/african-cocoa-giants-scaling-back-production-reuters Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:13:30 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274166855/african-cocoa-giants-scaling-back-production-reuters <![CDATA[Kremlin responds to Macron's claim Russia an adversary]]> France seemingly wants to increase its involvement in the Ukraine conflict, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said

French President Emmanuel Macron is right to call Moscow an "adversary" because Paris is already indirectly involved in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said.

In an interview with the TF1 and France 2 channels on Thursday, Macron insisted t]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274166831/kremlin-responds-to-macron-claim-russia-an-adversary Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:13:23 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274166831/kremlin-responds-to-macron-claim-russia-an-adversary <![CDATA[Macron faces backlash over U-turn on rape law]]> French leader has promised to incorporate ?consent? into new legislation on sexual assault, having opposed its inclusion in EU directive

The President of France Emmanuel Macron has come under fire after saying he was in favor of incorporating the notion that a sexual act without consent should fall under the country's criminal definition of rape.

The statement came as a surprise for the pub]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274166819/macron-faces-backlash-over-u-turn-on-rape-law Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:13:04 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274166819/macron-faces-backlash-over-u-turn-on-rape-law <![CDATA[Live: Israel says new Hamas hostage proposals are unrealistic]]> Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's office described Hamas's latest proposals for a hostage deal as "unrealistic" on Friday but said a delegation would leave for Qatar to discuss Israel's position on a potential agreement. The Islamist movement's proposition included a six-week truce in Gaza and an exchange of several dozen Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the late]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274166351/live-israel-says-new-hamas-hostage-proposals-are-unrealistic Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:08:09 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274166351/live-israel-says-new-hamas-hostage-proposals-are-unrealistic <![CDATA[More Than a Dozen Killed in Russian Missile Attack on Odesa]]> The regional governor in the southern Ukraine port city of Odesa reports a Russian missile attack Friday killed 14 people and injured 46 others.

In a post complete with pictures on his Telegram social media account, regional Governor Oleh Kiper said the dead included residents, a medic and a rescue worker. He said seven emergency workers were among the injured.

Kiper said the two emergency workers who were ]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274166201/more-than-a-dozen-killed-in-russian-missile-attack-on-odesa Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:07:00 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274166201/more-than-a-dozen-killed-in-russian-missile-attack-on-odesa <![CDATA[Feature: Event to showcase Dehua white porcelain kicks off in New York]]> NEW YORK, March 15 (Xinhua) -- A five-day event to showcase white porcelain produced in Dehua County in China's southeastern Fujian province kicked off on Thursday in Midtown, New York City, with 105 masterpieces of Dehua porcelain exhibited.

Dehua white porcelain, known for its creamy whiteness, subtle jade-like radiance, paper-thin delicacy, and clear, chime stone-like sound, was regarded as a prominent export]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165792/feature-event-to-showcase-dehua-white-porcelain-kicks-off-in-new-york Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:08:16 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165792/feature-event-to-showcase-dehua-white-porcelain-kicks-off-in-new-york <![CDATA[Kremlin responds to Macron's Russian 'adversary' comments]]> France seemingly wants to increase its involvement in the Ukraine conflict, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said

French President Emmanuel Macron is right to call Moscow an "adversary" because Paris is already indirectly involved in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165697/kremlin-responds-to-macron-russian-adversary-comments Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:42:02 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165697/kremlin-responds-to-macron-russian-adversary-comments <![CDATA[Kremlin responds to Macron's claim Russia an 'adversary']]> France seemingly wants to increase its involvement in the Ukraine conflict, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said

French President Emmanuel Macron is right to call Moscow an "adversary" because Paris is already indirectly involved in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165889/kremlin-responds-to-macron-claim-russia-an-adversary Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:42:02 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165889/kremlin-responds-to-macron-claim-russia-an-adversary <![CDATA[UCL quarter-finals draw announced: Manchester City to face Real Madrid]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165367/ucl-quarter-finals-draw-announced-manchester-city-to-face-real-madrid Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:18:39 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165367/ucl-quarter-finals-draw-announced-manchester-city-to-face-real-madrid <![CDATA[Ukraine, Russia Launch Drone and Missile Attacks]]> Ukraine and Russia said Friday they shot down enemy drones overnight, as the first day of voting began in Russia's presidential election, and European leaders gathered in Berlin to discuss aid to Ukraine.

In a social media post, Ukraine's air force said it downed 27 Iranian-style drones. The Russian defense ministry said in a statement Friday five Ukrainian drones and two rockets were intercepted over Russia's Be]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165341/ukraine-russia-launch-drone-and-missile-attacks Fri, 15 Mar 2024 13:06:45 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165341/ukraine-russia-launch-drone-and-missile-attacks <![CDATA[PSG to face Barcelona in Champions League quarters]]> French league leaders Paris Saint-Germain were on Friday drawn to meet Barcelona in the last eight of the Champions League.

The French club - who are led by the former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique - lost in the 2020 final to Bayern Munich and have not featured in the quarter-finals since 2021 when then coach Mauricio Pochettino steered them to the semi-finals where they lost to Manchester City.

City lost the]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165291/psg-to-face-barcelona-in-champions-league-quarters Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:16:08 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165291/psg-to-face-barcelona-in-champions-league-quarters <![CDATA[Police End al-Shabab Attack on Mogadishu Hotel]]> Police in Somalia say security forces have ended a siege by al-Shabab militants who attacked a heavily guarded hotel in downtown Mogadishu.

Police officials told Agence France Presse that all the armed assailants had been killed and the situation had returned to normal, with security teams carrying out a thorough clearance of the area.

There was no immediate word on casualties.

Security troops were se]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165284/police-end-al-shabab-attack-on-mogadishu-hotel Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:05:20 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165284/police-end-al-shabab-attack-on-mogadishu-hotel <![CDATA[Macron comments on Trump presidency]]> The Republican candidate may not get a chance to deliver on his promise to resolve the Ukrainian conflict, the French leader believes

French President Emmanuel Macron has reflected on former US president Donald Trump's tenure and a possible future term in office, when asked who could potentially mediate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Macron called Moscow "an adversary," but stopped]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165245/macron-comments-on-trump-presidency Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:17:25 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165245/macron-comments-on-trump-presidency <![CDATA[Who is Jordan Bardella, the far-right politician on the rise in French polls?]]> MARSEILLE, France (CN) - Jordan Bardella - the 28-year-old president of the far-right National Rally, or RN -surpassed his party's figurehead, Marine Le Pen, for the first time in a monthly ranking of France's most favored political figures.

But his popularity isn't a threat to the Le Pen family dynasty, which has ruled the RN since its founding. Experts argue this is the result of a carefully calculated, m]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165767/who-is-jordan-bardella-the-far-right-politician-on-the-rise-in-french-polls Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:37:03 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165767/who-is-jordan-bardella-the-far-right-politician-on-the-rise-in-french-polls <![CDATA[French youths hail SW China's rural sports event, vitality]]>

]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165199/french-youths-hail-sw-china-rural-sports-event-vitality Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:21:27 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165199/french-youths-hail-sw-china-rural-sports-event-vitality <![CDATA[Ranked foes Auburn, South Carolina clash in SEC quarters]]> http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165188/ranked-foes-auburn-south-carolina-clash-in-sec-quarters Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:05:07 GMT http://www.parisnews.net/news/274165188/ranked-foes-auburn-south-carolina-clash-in-sec-quarters <![CDATA[Live: Spanish aid vessel Open Arms sighted off Gaza's coast]]> The Spanish aid vessel Open Arms, which is carrying 200 tonnes of food destined for Gaza, became visible off the besieged territory's coast on Friday morning, a journalist reported. The aid comes as the United Nations has repeatedly warned of famine in the area. Follow FRANCE 24's liveblog for all the latest developments in the Israel-Gaza war.

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