Main suspect handed life sentence for 2015 Islamist attacks on Paris
Nineteen other men judged for helping organise the attacks were also all found guilty.
Thu Jun 30 2022
Paris plans green makeover of Champs-Elysees for Olympics
The plan is in keeping with other efforts by the city leader to squeeze cars out of Paris and make the city more green.
Thu May 12 2022
Paris official who resigned over paedophile links also accused
The New York Times reported the allegations of Aniss Hmaid, now 46, that Girard had sexually abused him over nearly a decade when he was 15.
Tue Aug 18 2020
Paris can handle security, says mayor
Hidalgo does not believe Paris is the only city concerned by militant attacks.
Sat Feb 04 2017
Paris bans cars along part of River Seine
The city of Paris on Monday voted to ban cars along a stretch of the River Seine as part of an anti-pollution drive.
Mon Sep 26 2016
France begins one-year commemorations of Charlie Hebdo attack
French President Francois Hollande unveiled a plaque at the former offices of the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo which was attacked.
Tue Jan 05 2016
Olympics: French overwhelmingly in favour of 2024 Games in Paris
A poll has found that a total of 73% of those questioned would like to see the Games return to Paris for the third time after 1900 and 1924.
Tue Feb 10 2015
Never a fan of heights, Paris rejects triangle skyscraper
The 180-metre Tour Triangle was supposed to go up in the southwestern corner of the city by 2017, but local lawmakers blocked the proposal by 83 votes to 78 in heated scenes at city hall.
Wed Nov 19 2014
Anne Hidalgo to be first female mayor of Paris
Anne Hidalgo, a Spanish-born Socialist, will be the first female mayor of Paris after an unexpectedly comfortable win in municipal elections on Sunday
Mon Mar 31 2014
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024