Tag: France

France to evacuate entire embassy staff from Kabul asap

[ad_1] The current situation in Afghanistan requires the evacuation of the entire staff of the French embassy from Kabul as soon as possible, French President Emmanual Macron said, speaking at a joint news conference with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, Report informs, citing Russian media. “The situation will be particularly dangerous for everyone in the… Continue reading France to evacuate entire embassy staff from Kabul asap

France evacuates nearly 2,500 people from Afghanistan

[ad_1] France has evacuated around 2,500 people from Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover, Government Spokesman and State Secretary Gabriel Attal said, Report informs, citing TASS. “We have evacuated nearly 2,500 people though it all happens in very complex conditions,” he said, comparing evacuation to running counterwise. “Security of French nationals remains our top priority,” the… Continue reading France evacuates nearly 2,500 people from Afghanistan

Tokyo 2020: US beats France to win men’s basketball gold

[ad_1] Less than two weeks after a stunning opening game loss to France, the U.S. men’s basketball team got payback — but it was not easy. The U.S. has won its fourth straight Olympic men’s basketball gold medal, holding off France 87-82. Kevin Durant scored 29 points for the Americans and joined Carmelo Anthony as… Continue reading Tokyo 2020: US beats France to win men’s basketball gold

France may reintroduce curfew as cases spike

[ad_1] French authorities do not rule out the reimposition of some restrictions in separate regions, including a curfew, due to the worsening epidemiological situation as coronavirus cases are surging, Clément Beaune, Minister of State for European Affairs, said on BFM TV channel. Report informs citing TASS that Beaune said country’s President Emmanuel Macron noted during… Continue reading France may reintroduce curfew as cases spike

Is France going to play first fiddle in Karabakh talks?

[ad_1] The aggravated situation regarding the delimitation of state borders between Azerbaijan and Armenia makes the parties intensify their diplomatic efforts to achieve an agreeable position in the region. While Azerbaijan is trying to gain a foothold in the territories liberated by it, modernizing its infrastructure and restoring the economy, the head of Armenia meets… Continue reading Is France going to play first fiddle in Karabakh talks?

Is France trying to turn Armenia into outpost in Transcaucasia?

[ad_1] According to some reports, diplomats from France and Armenia are holding intensive meetings in Yerevan, Paris, and New York, where the UN headquarters is located, trying to delegitimize the trilateral ceasefire declaration concluded on November 9, 2020. The agreement that stopped the Karabakh war was signed by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, Russian President Vladimir… Continue reading Is France trying to turn Armenia into outpost in Transcaucasia?

France fines Google 500 mln euros

[ad_1] France’s antitrust watchdog slapped a 500 million euro ($593 million) fine on Alphabet’s Google (GOOGL.O) on Tuesday for failing to comply with the regulator’s orders on how to conduct talks with the country’s news publishers in a row over copyright, Report informs, citing Reuters. The U.S. tech group must now come up with proposals… Continue reading France fines Google 500 mln euros

Azerbaijani and French youths address National Assembly of France 

[ad_1] The Caspian Research Center in France has sent a letter to the members of the National Assembly of France, senators, media outlets, and well-known journalists about Armenia’s unacceptable behavior in the South Caucasus region, Report informs, referring to the State Committee on Work with Diaspora. According to the Committee, the letter draws attention to… Continue reading Azerbaijani and French youths address National Assembly of France 

France hails Azerbaijan-Armenia exchange of prisoners and mine maps

[ad_1] France welcomes the release of 15 Armenian detainees by Azerbaijan, and Armenia’s decision to provide Baku with the minefield maps of the Azerbaijani districts of Fuzuli and Zangilan, the French Embassy in Baku said in a statement, Report informs. “After the one on June 12, this exchange constitutes a critical new gesture to reduce… Continue reading France hails Azerbaijan-Armenia exchange of prisoners and mine maps