Hollande calls on French to back Macron, prevent Le Pen "risk"
French President Francois Hollande called on voters to back centrist Emmanuel Macron in the second round of the presidential election.
Mon Apr 24 2017
Police officer killed, two wounded in Paris shooting
President Francois Hollande said he was convinced the shooting on the Champs Elysees boulevard, in which the assailant was himself shot dead by police, was an act of terrorism.
Thu Apr 20 2017
Hollande's visit to draw more French companies to invest in Malaysia, says Mustapa
President Francois Hollande's state visit to Malaysia will draw more French companies to invest in the country, said Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed.
Tue Mar 28 2017
Hollande arrives in Malaysia for two-day state visit
French President Francois Hollande arrived at the Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, here today to begin his two-day state visit to Malaysia.
Mon Mar 27 2017
France's Hollande warns Trump against protectionism
French President Francois Hollande on Saturday warned U.S. President Donald Trump against taking a protectionist approach, which he said would have economic and political consequences.
Sun Jan 29 2017
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
France marks first anniversary of Paris attacks
French President Francois Hollande on Sunday began commemorations for the first anniversary of the Paris attacks.
Sun Nov 13 2016
'Many foreigners and children' among Nice dead and injured: Hollande
French President Francois Hollande said Friday that "many foreigners and young children" were among those killed or injured after the truck attack on a crowd celebrating Bastille Day in Nice.
Fri Jul 15 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
Declaring 'new beginning', EU and Turkey seal migrant deal
Turkey promised to help stem the flow of migrants to Europe in return for cash, visas and renewed talks on joining the EU in a deal struck on Sunday.
Mon Nov 30 2015
France pays tribute to victims of Paris attacks
France paid tribute on Friday to the 130 mostly young people killed while they were enjoying themselves in Paris two weeks ago by gunmen and suicide bombers.
Fri Nov 27 2015
Hollande vows to destroy IS after Paris attacks
French President Francois Hollande vowed to destroy the Islamic State group on Monday after its atrocities in Paris.
Tue Nov 17 2015
French TV5Monde hit by 'pro-Islamic State hackers'
The hackers had accused French President Francois Hollande of committing "an unforgivable mistake" by getting involved in "a war that serves no purpose".
Thu Apr 09 2015
Davos elite gather in shadow of attacks
The world's political and business elite gather for their annual meeting in the glitzy Swiss ski resort of Davos, with the shadow of recent attacks in France and ongoing global conflicts looming large
Wed Jan 21 2015
Millions unite against terrorism in historic French demos
Millions marched against terrorism in the largest protests France has ever seen, led by world leaders in Paris uniting in tribute to the victims of Islamist attacks as the crowd cried "Not Afraid".
Sun Jan 11 2015
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024