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Beijing remains silent over the mysterious disappearance of Meng Hongwei, who was last seen leaving for China

Thirty people of Nigerian nationality were arrested during two rounds of judicial police raids

Reports say he was detained for questioning on arrival in his homeland

Meng was last seen leaving for China from Interpol's headquarters in Lyon, southeast France in late September

Strained relations could have dire consequences for Tehran as it eyes support from Paris to back 2015 nuclear deal

Zahra Centre France was founded in 2009 by Yahia Gouasmi, a pro-regime activist and religious figure based in Paris

France is hiring 700 additional customs officers and extra border control facilities

Palestine, Venezuela, New Zealand, France and Qatar take global, domestic pressing issues to centrestage

Rouhani is being pressed by hard-liners to abandon the deal as its economic benefits evaporate

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Sunday that the deal would proceed as planned

New Delhi had put pressure on Dassault to choose Reliance, former French president claims

Hollande says France given no choice in Dassault deal with Reliance for Rafale fighter jets

15 people were killed when the Russian plane was brought down, says defense ministry

Benoit Paire and Lucas Pouille earn contrasting wins as champions dominate

French premier felicitates PTI chief on election win, taking reins as PM in telephonic conversation

With autonomous trains, all the trains will run in a harmonised way and at the same speed, says SNCF chairman Pepy

The theft would be the second reported jewel heist at the Ritz hotel

Striker sweeps in Mendy’s cross in 75th minute to break 1-1 deadlock

It got so close that we imagine it was trying to intercept our communications, says Defence Minister Florence Parly

The general pledged to downscale the French troops in the territory

Competition hopes to replace most international friendlies

McDonald's is the second-biggest formal employer in the neighbourhood

French officials asked to postpone all non-essential travel to Iran indefinitely

French Environment Minister announces resignation from cabinet citing disappointed environmental goals

According to authorities, the animal approaches tourists and tries to rub up against them

Islamic State claims responsibility

Germany has sweltered in near-record temperatures; London fire brigade to ban barbecues in public parks

France right-back volleyed home the equaliser against Argentina in round-of-16 clash

Manchester City defender is eligible to play for Spain as he is yet to receive call-up from Les Blues

According to UNAIDS, the global effort is short about $7 billion to eradicate AIDS

An aide to Emmanuel Macron was put on two-week leave after he was seen hitting a street protester

Hundreds of thousands gathered during parade down Champs-Elysees to cheer the World Cup winners

France striker failed to score single goal in entire tournament but was still integral part of attack

France is often in the spotlight for its Islamophobic social policies

France claim World Cup title with 4-2 win over Croatia but gained few neutral admirers along the way

France celebrated their second World Cup win 20 years defeating a passionate Croatia side 4-2 in Moscow

The World Cup is over, but for one month it united the entire world in a festival of sport that has no parallel

France lift the trophy for the second time in 20 years

European nations clash in biggest game in sport as they bid to become champions of the world

Earlier Italy and Malta were at loggerheads again over who will offer safe harbour to 450 migrants

On July 15, Sunday 22 men will take to the field in Russia to compete for the football World Cup

French President attends military parade as France celebrates Bastille Day in Paris

Defensive midfielder has been pivotal in Les Blues’ run to the final

Coach plays down impact of fatigue after three consecutive games that went to extra time

France plans to increase defence spending by more than 40 percent, reaching 50 billion euros in 2025

Islamabad, Paris agree to renew cooperation in different fields

France defeated Belgium with a 1-0 victory to book their ticket to the World Cup final in Saint Petersburg

Les Blues claim 1-0 win over Belgium thanks to Umtiti’s headed goal in second half

France manager hails his players, saying they ‘showed character and right mentality’

Golden generation’s final World Cup ends in disappointing manner at semi-final stage against France