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Hollande says threats won't stop France fighting terror INTERNATIONAL

Hollande says threats won't stop France fighting terror

President Francois Hollande vowed not to let threats deter France from its fight against terrorism on Monday, the second day of an official visit to India focused on security and trade.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
France, India sign Rafale agreement, no deal on price INTERNATIONAL

France, India sign Rafale agreement, no deal on price

India and France have signed an agreement on the long-delayed purchase of 36 French Rafale fighter jets but have yet to reach a deal on financial issues, the leaders of both countries said Monday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Hollande starts India visit, says jet deal will take time INTERNATIONAL

Hollande starts India visit, says jet deal will take time

France's President Francois Hollande played down the prospects of a swift conclusion to a drawn-out deal for New Delhi to buy 36 French fighter jets as he began a three-day visit to India Sunday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Christine Lagarde to run for second IMF term INTERNATIONAL

Christine Lagarde to run for second IMF term

Christine Lagarde announced Friday that she will run for a second term at the head of the International Monetary Fund, after winning strong backing from across Europe.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Family of cousin of Paris attacker file murder complaint over her death INTERNATIONAL

Family of cousin of Paris attacker file murder complaint over her death

The family of Hasna Aitboulahcen, a cousin of alleged Paris attacks ringleader Abdelhamid Abaaoud who helped him on the run and died with him in a police raid, have filed a murder complaint, their lawyer said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
'Major fire' at Paris' famed Ritz hotel, no casualties INTERNATIONAL

'Major fire' at Paris' famed Ritz hotel, no casualties

A major fire broke out at the landmark Paris Ritz hotel, which is closed for renovations, the fire service said Tuesday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Man dies after being left brain-dead in French drug trial INTERNATIONAL

Man dies after being left brain-dead in French drug trial

A man who was left brain-dead after suffering serious side-effects during a drugs trial in France died on Sunday, according to the hospital which had been treating him.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
General Electric to cut 6500 jobs in Europe INTERNATIONAL

General Electric to cut 6500 jobs in Europe

General Electric said Wednesday it plans to cut up to 6,500 jobs in Europe in the energy units it acquired from France's Alstom last year.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Dubai jails Frenchman for life for drug dealing ASIA

Dubai jails Frenchman for life for drug dealing

A court in Dubai on Tuesday sentenced a Frenchman to life in prison following his conviction for drug trafficking, Emirati media reported.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
800 cars set ablaze in France in one night INTERNATIONAL

800 cars set ablaze in France in one night

A total of 804 vehicles were set aflame in all of France on New Year’s Eve, a 14.5% decrease from the previous year, Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said on Twitter on Friday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Man drives car at troops protecting French mosque INTERNATIONAL

Man drives car at troops protecting French mosque

A soldier and an elderly Muslim man were slightly injured when a man drove his car at troops protecting a mosque in Valence in southern France.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
New QMMF rider Kallio feels good, Simon prepares for home race CULTURE

New QMMF rider Kallio feels good, Simon prepares for home race

After the successful Misano Grand Prix, QMMF Racing Team opened a new chapter in its history, with Mika Kallio completing a promising first day of testing as the new teammate of Julian Simon.

4:45 AM November 25 2016