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French court shortens jail sentence for ex-PM Fillon

French court shortens jail sentence for ex-PM Fillon

A French appeals court upheld former PM Francois Fillon's conviction for embezzling public funds, but cut a year off his prison term.
Tue May 10 2022
What to watch for in the first round of the French presidential election

What to watch for in the first round of the French presidential election

No matter how the first round of the French presidential election ends today, one thing is certain: It has been an exceptional campaign.
Sun Apr 23 2017
France mobilised for election security after Paris attack

France mobilised for election security after Paris attack

With the first round of voting in the two-stage election due to take place on Sunday, centrist Emmanuel Macron still held on to his position as frontrunner in the closely contested race.
Fri Apr 21 2017
Macron holds edge in French election race ahead of first debate

Macron holds edge in French election race ahead of first debate

Emmanuel Macron remains favourite to win France's turbulent presidential election race, a poll showed on Sunday.
Mon Mar 20 2017
French conservatives in disarray as Fillon clings on

French conservatives in disarray as Fillon clings on

In a drama-filled day, Fillon delivered a defiant speech to thousands of grassroots supporters in central Paris on Sunday, telling them that they would not be robbed of victory.
Sun Mar 05 2017
France's Fillon under fire as party chiefs bring forward crisis meeting

France's Fillon under fire as party chiefs bring forward crisis meeting

Once the frontrunner, Fillon is mired in a scandal over his wife's pay, and his campaign has been in serious trouble since he learned this week that he could be placed under formal investigation.
Sun Mar 05 2017
Two thirds of French voters wish Fillon drops his candidacy -Ifop poll

Two thirds of French voters wish Fillon drops his candidacy -Ifop poll

The poll, based on 1,004 interviews with French voters on Friday and Saturday, showed that 65 percent of respondents wished Fillon would drop his candidacy.
Sun Feb 19 2017
France's media under attack as election race heats up: watchdog

France's media under attack as election race heats up: watchdog

The media was facing increasing hostility, notably from Francois Fillon and some of his backers after the conservative challenger was hit by a scandal that has badly affected his election chances.
Tue Feb 14 2017
Regional party chief urges Fillon to drop French presidential bid

Regional party chief urges Fillon to drop French presidential bid

Senator Bruno Gilles, head of the party's influential Bouches-du-Rhone region, says in a radio interview that party faithful had "turned the page" and overwhelmingly wanted a change of candidate.
Sun Feb 05 2017
We are Europe French presidential candidate Macron tells rally

"We are Europe" French presidential candidate Macron tells rally

Opinion polls indicate that Macron is gaining on the frontrunners, conservative candidate Francois Fillon and far-right leader Marine Le Pen.
Sun Jan 15 2017
Conservative Fillon wins French presidential primary

Conservative Fillon wins French presidential primary

Francois Fillon clinched the rightwing nomination for next year's presidential election with a resounding victory over his rival Alain Juppe.
Sun Nov 27 2016
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday

Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024