Tag: France
“My comments misrepresented” – Mahathir replies critics
Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed's reply (dated 30 October 2020) to his critics for their recent comments on his blog on the...
“Respect others” – Mahathir comments on developments in France
The following is the full text of Tun Dr Mahathir's comments posted today (29 October) on his blog Chedet:
1. A teacher in France had...
India receives first batch of Rafale fighter Jets from France
NEW DELHI : India on Monday received the first batch of five Rafale fighter jets from France in a boost to its military firepower.
The...
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, his government resign
France’s prime minister, Edouard Philippe, on Friday handed President Emmanuel Macron his resignation and that of his government, and they were accepted, said a statement by Elysee Palace.
Mosque shooting in France leaves 2 injured
An 84-year-old man has been arrested after he shot and wounded two people at a mosque in the southern French city of Bayonne on Monday, Anadolu Agency reported, quoting a France local media.
Scorpene Submarine investigation going well, says French Envoy
KUALA LUMPUR -- Investigations into the controversial Scorpene submarines purchase are going well with both the judiciary authorities of Malaysia and France handling the matter, said French...
Ambitious Macron’s win only the beginning of ‘immense’ task ahead
Paris – "France has won," declared Emmanuel Macron on Sunday evening, after voters handed him victory in the country's presidential election, but he is...
Steady turnout as France decides between Macron and Le Pen
Paris - Turnout in the decisive second round of France's presidential election was stable by midday (1000 GMT) Sunday as voters went to the...
France says it foiled a terror attack planned for election campaign
Paris - French police have foiled a terrorist attack planned for the days before Sunday's first round of voting in the presidential election,...
Man shot dead at Paris airport after taking weapon from soldier
Paris - A man was shot dead at Paris' Orly Airport on Saturday after he took a weapon from a soldier, with the city's...