French Open: Naomi Osaka battles past Victoria Azarenka to reach third round
The 21-year-old Japanese lost the first four games against a fired-up former world number one but reacted superbly to claw herself back and claim a 16th successive Grand Slam match win.
May 30, 2019, 18:32 PM IST
Eiffel Tower evacuated after man tries to scale it, monument closed for visitors
Taking to Twitter, the official handle of the monument tweeted that the monument "is currently closed until further notice".
May 20, 2019, 20:06 PM IST
Japan Olympic committee chief Tsunekazu Takeda to resign as IOC member: Reports
Takeda's resignation came following allegations for suspected corruption in Japan's successful bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Mar 19, 2019, 10:28 AM IST
FATF meeting in Paris: India to present dossier to blacklist Pakistan for terror links
A dossier, nailing the culpability of Pakistan in the terror attack in Pulwama, will be given to the FATF, an international terror financing watchdog, to expose the neighbouring country's links with terrorism and seeking its blacklisting.Security agencies are preparing the dossier with the evidence gathered so far related to the attack carried out by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad and the help being provided to the outfit by the country.
Feb 17, 2019, 12:20 PM IST
Blaze kills 10 in Paris apartment block, arson suspected
Firefighters in breathing apparatus scaled ladders to rescue people stranded on balconies on the eight-storey block on Rue Erlanger.
Feb 05, 2019, 17:57 PM IST
Fire at building in upmarket Paris neighbourhood leaves 7 dead, rescue ops underway
The devastating fire at a building in Paris has claimed at least 7 lives.
Feb 05, 2019, 09:41 AM IST
4 persons, including 2 firefighters, dead in Paris bakery blast
Four persons, including two firefighters, died in the Paris bakery blast.
Jan 12, 2019, 14:24 PM IST
Paris' first nudist restaurant closing doors
The concept at O'naturel was to offer "the pleasure of dining naked all year in the capital in the respect of naturists values", according to a magazine.
Jan 09, 2019, 16:59 PM IST
Police clash with 'yellow vest' protesters in Paris
French riot police clashed with "yellow vest" protesters in central Paris on Saturday during the latest wave of demonstrations against high living costs which have shaken President Emmanuel Macron`s authority.
Dec 08, 2018, 23:20 PM IST
Golf: Tiger Woods is back on the prowl with Ryder Cup in his sights
He now heads to Paris as part of a US team seeking to win overseas for the first time since 1993.
Sep 24, 2018, 21:36 PM IST
Two killed in knife attack in Paris suburb of Trappes, Islamic State claims responsibility
"The police operation is over ... the person was neutralised and is dead," the local prefecture said on Twitter.
Aug 23, 2018, 15:31 PM IST
Paris fanzone fills with 90,000 willing 'Les Bleus' to World Cup victory
Crowds of cheering French soccer fans gathered in Paris on Sunday, draped in red, white and blue and singing the Marseillaise, as excitement grew head of the France-Croatia showdown at the World Cup final in Moscow.
Jul 15, 2018, 21:56 PM IST
Brussels metro plays French soccer anthem after losing World Cup bet
Brussels public transport authority lost a be with its Parisian counterpart due to which metro commuters in Brussels had to listen to the French soccer anthem.
Jul 11, 2018, 17:25 PM IST
Fire likely cause of 2016 EgyptAir crash: French investigation
French investigators said today a cockpit fire likely caused the 2016 EgyptAir MS804 crash that claimed the lives of 66 passengers and crew, contradicting Egyptian authorities who said explosives traces were found on the victims' remains.
Jul 07, 2018, 07:13 AM IST
Man holds two people hostage in Paris
The area around the incident in the 10th arrondissement of Paris was ringed off by police after a man took two people hostage at a small business in the centre of Paris on Tuesday.
Jun 12, 2018, 22:36 PM IST
French Open: Rafael Nadal unsure of Wimbledon appearance after record French Open win
Rafael Nadal has cast doubt on his participation at Wimbledon, saying he needs to see how his body recovers after a long clay court campaign culminated in an 11th French Open title.
Jun 11, 2018, 19:38 PM IST
French Open: Catch us if you can Rafael Nadal keeps old guard in control
When Rafael Nadal broke down in tears on the Roland Garros podium on Sunday as 15,000 people, plus a smattering of Hollywood heavyweights, stood and honoured his staggering 11th French Open
Jun 11, 2018, 16:12 PM IST
Tennis ace Rafael Nadal to face first timer Thiem in Rolland Garros finals
The city of Paris is set to witness history as Tennis ace Rafael Nadal is aiming to win his 11th Rolland Garros title when he faces off with fourth-seeded Dominic Thiem of Austria, who is looking forward to claim his first.
Jun 10, 2018, 17:31 PM IST
The weird to the wonderful -- football pitches of the world
Playing football, nothing could be simpler, right? All you need is a ball, a few players and -- a pitch.
Jun 08, 2018, 10:37 AM IST
Garbine Muguruza has her ''game face'' on, smiles can wait
Spain's Garbine Muguruza insists she is enjoying herself at the French Open even if she doesn't look it, but don't expect her to smile too much until she gets her hands on the Suzanne Lenglen trophy for the second time in three years.
Jun 07, 2018, 10:05 AM IST