PARIS, France (AFP) — Politicians from around the world have reacted with horror after a truck smashed into a crowd in the French resort of Nice, killing at least 84 as they watched a Bastille Day fireworks display. Following are the main reactions: – US President Barack Obama condemned what he said appeared to be a “horrific terrorist attack”. “We stand in solidarity and partnership with France, our oldest ally, as they respond to and recover […]
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At least 84 dead in ‘terrorist’ Nice truck attack
by Catherine Marciano with Fran Blandy in Paris NICE, France (AFP) — A gunman smashed a truck into a crowd of revellers celebrating Bastille Day in the French resort of Nice, killing at least 84 people in what President Francois Hollande on Friday declared a “terrorist” attack. Police shot the driver dead after he barrelled the truck two kilometres (1.3 miles) through a crowd that had been enjoying a fireworks display for France’s national […]
Obama condemns ‘what appears to be horrific terrorist attack’ in Nice
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Barack Obama on Thursday strongly condemned what he said appeared to be a “horrific terrorist attack” in Nice. Obama offered assistance to France to help investigate the attack, which left at least 75 people dead, and “bring those responsible to justice.” “On behalf of the American people, I condemn in the strongest terms what appears to be a horrific terrorist attack in Nice, France, which killed and wounded dozens […]
Trump postpones running mate announcement after Nice attack
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump postponed announcing his pick for running mate, which had been scheduled for Friday, following a Nice attack that has left some 70 people dead. “In light of the horrible attack in Nice, France, I have postponed tomorrow’s news conference concerning my Vice Presidential announcement” Trump posted on Twitter Thursday. The deaths occurred when a truck ploughed into a crowd watching a Bastille Day fireworks display […]
President Duterte dwarfed by basketball players of Gilas Pilipinas and France during toss
Basketball: Canada, Kiwis through to Rio qualifier semis
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Canada joined France and New Zealand in the semi-finals of an Olympic basketball qualifying tournament in Manila on Wednesday as hosts the Philippines were knocked out. Cory Joseph, the Toronto Raptors guard, sank three of four pressure-laden free throws in the dying seconds as Canada beat Senegal 58-55, a day after defeating Turkey. Joseph’s skill killed off a Senegalese rally that saw the Africans get to within a basket, 55-53, with […]
Football: Giroud and France eye Germany revenge
by Guy JACKSON PARIS, France (AFP) — France will have the perfect opportunity to avenge their defeat to Germany in the 2014 World Cup when they take on their old foes in the Euro 2016 semi-finals on Thursday, according to star striker Olivier Giroud. “It will be a great match, we have a lot of desire to get our own back for the World Cup,” Giroud said after his two goals helped France thrash Iceland […]
French woman who left baby to drown gets 20 years in jail
by Zoé LEROY SAINT-OMER, France (AFP) — A woman who claimed that witchcraft caused her to leave her baby to drown on a beach in northern France was on Friday sentenced to 20 years in jail. Fabienne Kabou, 39, had faced life imprisonment for the November 19, 2013, murder, but the court deemed that she suffered from impaired judgement. The court in the town of Saint-Omer, near Calais, also ordered Kabou to undergo psychological treatment […]
Marine Le Pen hails Brexit, calls for French referendum
PARIS, France (AFP) — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Friday hailed Britain’s decision to leave the European Union and called for a similar referendum in France. “Victory for Freedom! As I have been asking for years we must now have the same referendum in France and EU countries,” the National Front (FN) leader tweeted. The eurosceptic, anti-immigration FN has accused the EU of suffering a “democratic deficit” and has long urged all members […]
California surpasses France as world’s sixth largest economy
(REUTERS) California is now the sixth largest economy in the world, surpassing France thanks to a robust state economy and the strength of the U.S. dollar. California was the world’s eighth-largest economy as of last year, according to Irena Asmundson, chief economist of the California Department of Finance. “California did exceptionally well in 2015,” said Asmundson. “Lots of sectors did well.” California is home to diverse strong economies, including Silicon Valley and Hollywood. Manufacturing has […]
France fines Uber 800,000 euros over ride-sharing service
Paris (AFP) – Uber was fined 800,000 euros ($900,000) by a French court on Thursday, half of which was suspended, over its controversial UberPOP ride-sharing service that was banned in the country after violent protests last year. Uber suspended its low-cost UberPOP offering in France in July following a storm of opposition to the service from taxi drivers and the arrest of two of its French bosses. UberPOP was subsequently banned in France, but the […]
21st French Festival in Manila: Opening Night on the Red Carpet
21st French Festival in Manila: Opening Night on the Red Carpet By MJ Racadio June 08, 2016, (Eagle News Services Entertainment) The prestigious French Festival in Manila will be rolling out the red carpet tonight 6PM at French Embassy in Manila. The event will be attended by important guests, people from the entertainment industry, and dignitaries. The festival officially opening from June 08-14 at Greenbelt Theaters, which showcasing publicly 17 French Films from year 2013-2016 […]
