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Italian-French group, Turkish firms awarded missile system study
Jan 05, 2018 13:52Turkey has awarded a contract for a study into the development and production of a long-range air and missile defense system to a European manufacturer of anti-air missiles as well as two major Turkish weapons manufacturers and defense contractors.
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France warns US, Saudi Arabia, Israel against hostile comments on Iran’s events
Jan 04, 2018 05:01French President Emmanuel Macron has warned the US, Zionist regime and Saudi Arabia against making belligerent statements on the recent developments inside Iran, calling on them to tone down their rhetoric which, he said, could lead to “war.”
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Daesh senior French recruiter found in Kurdish refugee camp in Syria
Jan 03, 2018 10:27French citizen Emilie Koenig - that stands in the US and UN lists of most wanted ISIL terrorists and is a senior recruiter of the terror group - is being held at a Kurdish refugee camp in northern Syria.
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Storm cuts power to 65,000 households in western France
Jan 01, 2018 15:05Winter storm Carmen has cut power to about 65,000 households in western France and is moving south, power grid company Enedis said on Monday.
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French president vows to push for reforms at home, in Europe this year
Jan 01, 2018 06:06French President Emmanuel Macron has promised to push for political and economic reforms both at home and in Europe this year.
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Macron asks Saudi king to lift Yemen blockade: Report
Dec 28, 2017 02:57French President Emanuel Macron has reportedly asked King Salman of Saudi Arabia to remove a long-running blockade on Yemen and let humanitarian aid through, as millions of Yemeni civilians struggle with the humanitarian crisis caused by an ongoing Saudi military invasion.
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French president to visit Iran as planned: Foreign Ministry
Dec 25, 2017 08:54The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed rumors that a state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Iran has been "delayed," clarifying that the trip will take place as planned but that no date has yet been scheduled for it.
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150 skiers rescued in French Alps ski lifts
Dec 25, 2017 06:16Around 150 skiers in the French Alps were rescued after being trapped for several hours when their ski lift broke down on Sunday.
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France boosts security for New Year holidays
Dec 24, 2017 10:12France has deployed almost 100,000 security forces across the country for the New Year holiday season as the likelihood of terrorist attacks remains high in the European country.
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Constitutional body in France rejects bill against surfing ‘terror’ websites
Dec 16, 2017 11:32Amid growing concerns in France over terror threats, the supreme constitutional authority in the country has struck down a legislative motion to criminalize the surfing of “terrorist” websites for the second time this year, saying such a measure is against civil liberties.