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Germany, France look to rekindle alliance at Hamburg retreat

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 17:20:36 +0000

The governments of Germany and France will meet for a two-day joint Cabinet retreat in Hamburg beginning on Monday to try to patch up ties. Franco-German cooperation has long been the motor of European policymaking, but the relationship hit the skids after Olaf Scholz became German chancellor in 2021. The high-level meetings on Monday and […]

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France has trained 6,000 Ukrainian soldiers – Defense minister

Gbemi Banks — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 21:44:53 +0000

France has achieved it’s 2023 goal of completing the military training of 6,000 Ukrainian soldiers, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Sunday. Lecornu said this in an interview with the Var Matin newspaper. “The Ukrainian counteroffensive requires a new generation of soldiers, who need to be trained. “In August, we met the goal we […]

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France clinches Group F top spot after win over Panama

Gbemi Banks — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 14:52:29 +0000

France wrapped up top spot in FIFA Women’s World Cup Group F, following a convincing 6-3 win over Panama at Sydney Football Stadium. Panama took the lead barely a minute into the match when Marta Cox curled home a stunning free-kick from 35 yards out. It prompted tears to flow from the captain’s […]

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France to supply Ukraine with long-range cruise missiles

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:03:46 +0000

French officials on Tuesday said France will join Britain in supplying Ukraine with long-range cruise missiles, which can travel 250 km (155 miles). This was a move that allows Ukrainian forces to hit Russian troops and supplies deep behind front lines. Emmanuel Macron said he had decided to boost military aid to Ukraine to help […]

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France’s Safran in talks with industrial gas provider Air Liquide

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:04:25 +0000

French aircraft equipment manufacturer Safran, said on Thursday that it had entered into talks with Air Liquide, which produced industrial gases, to buy its aeronautical oxygen and nitrogen activities. The sale would exclude the cryogenic activities related to marine applications. “This acquisition project will complement Safran Aerosystems’ product range. “In particular, On-Board Oxygen Generation Systems […]

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French embassy demands more protection after protests

Gbemi Banks — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:01:21 +0000

The French embassy in Burkina Faso has asked the West African state for more protection after violent protests targeted the property. In a letter to Burkina Faso’s foreign ministry seen by Reuters, the French embassy said Burkina Faso’s military police did nothing on Nov. 18 as hundreds of protesters violently attacked the embassy, throwing stones […]

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EU nations need unity on trade with U.S., China, says French Minister

Gbemi Banks — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:31:20 +0000

The European Union needs to present a united front as it faces growing challenges in global trade with the United States and China, French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire has said. Le Maire said on Monday that it is important for Europe to remain a global economic power and not to lose either its technological […]

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France brings back 40 children from camps in Syria

Gbemi Banks — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:48:48 +0000

Paris undertook new operations to repatriate its nationals from Kurdish-run camps in north-eastern Syria, with 40 children and 15 women brought back to France, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. It said the children would be taken care of by social service agencies. The prosecutor’s office said seven of them are orphans or unaccompanied. The […]

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Buhari meets Nigerian Community in France

Freedom Reporter — Mon, 12 Nov 2018 23:12:35 +0000

President Muhammadu Buhari with Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, Ambassador of Nigeria to France, Dr Modupe Irele, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Babagana Monguno, and others when the president met with Nigerian Community in France…on Monday.

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France defeat Belgium 1-0, enter World Cup final

Freedom Reporter — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 20:47:26 +0000

France smoothly dominated Belgium on Tuesday in St Petersburg for a commanding 1-0 win to advance to Sunday’s final match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. It was a match of high expectations, judging from both sides’ run-up to the semi-finals and the quality of their players. But the 64,286 crowd did not […]

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France beats Uruguay 2-0, reaches semifinals

Freedom Reporter — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 18:52:13 +0000

Antoine Griezmann’s fluke goal helped France earn a place in the World Cup semifinals. Griezmann scored with a shot that bounced off the hands of the opposing goalkeeper and into the net, giving France a 2-0 victory over Uruguay on Friday. The 1998 champions will next face either Brazil or Belgium on Tuesday in St. […]

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World Cup: With 3-0, ‘messiless’ Croatia mess up Argentina; France 1–0 Peru; Jedinak’s controversial penalty earns Australia draw against Denmark

Freedom Reporter — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 22:00:24 +0000

Classy Croatia handed Argentina a 3-0 drubbing to claim a place in the World Cup knockout stage on Thursday. The Europeans stunned Argentina, thanks to goals by Ante Rebic, Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic in their Group D match in Novgorod. Rebic seized on a gaffe by keeper Willy Caballero to open the way to […]

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Pogba earns France 2-1 win as technology plays part

Freedom Reporter — Sat, 16 Jun 2018 15:41:49 +0000

Paul Pogba scored a late goal to earn France a hard-fought 2-1 win against Australia in their opening World Cup Group C game on Saturday. Technology played a major part in the game, especially in the decision of Pogba’s goal. The midfielder, who was criticised after recent below-par performances, found the back of the net […]

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France: Three dead in jihadist shooting spree

Freedom Reporter — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 18:21:40 +0000

Sixteen people were wounded, two seriously, along with the three killed in Friday’s shooting spree in southwest France by a man claiming allegiance to the Islamic State group, President Emmanuel Macron said. A police officer who took the place of a female hostage is “fighting for his life”, Macron said in a televised address, following […]

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Policeman kills wife, two children, self in marital dispute

Freedom Reporter — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 21:56:35 +0000

A French policeman shot his wife and two children dead on Sunday and then killed himself after the woman told him she wanted to leave the family home, the regional prosecutor said. The shootings took place at the railway station in Noyon, northeast of Paris, prosecutor Virginie Girard said. The incident took place after the […]

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