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DRAMATIC photos: Topless protests, France's 1st gay marriage...

Rediff.com takes a look at the most dramatic events that unfolded across the globe in the last 24 hours.Police officers detain an activist from the women's rights group FEMEN during a protest......

France probes death of 2 Indians in C African Republic

France is conducting a high-level inquiry into the killing of two Indian nationals by its troops in the Central African Republic, French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told his Indian......

PM raises turban ban issue with French president

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has conveyed Indian "sensitivities" regarding the ban on wearing turban in France to French President Francois Hollande, who has assured him that he would ask the......

Cameron aims to 'steal' fighter deal from France: Report

British Prime Minister David Cameron will attempt to ‘steal’ a six billion pound Indian defence contract from under the nose of French President Francois Hollande when he visits New......

Hollande bestows France's highest honour on Amartya Sen

Calling Amartya Sen the ‘greatest humanist’ and a ‘great thinker’, French President Francois Hollande on Friday bestowed his country's highest decoration on the Nobel......

Jet enters into code share pacts with Air France, KLM

Jet Airways and European carriers Air France and Royal Dutch Airlines have entered into a code share agreement to provide seamless connectivity to passengers for destinations in India and Europe.......

Renault posts 10-fold jump in April sales

France-based auto major Renault on Wednesday reported a 10-fold increase in sales at 6,314 units in April this year. The company had sold 615 units in the same month of 2012, Renault India said in......

Tata Consultancy buys French IT provider Alti

Tata Consultancy Services, India's top software services provider, will buy privately held Alti SA of France for 75 million euros - an acquisition that highlights the industry's growing interest in......

French aid for one more Metro project

France-based financial institution Agence Française de Développement is likely to give its in-principle nod for loan to Kochi Metro Rail Limited.“They are pleased with the Kochi......

French President's visit likely to spur investment

The upcoming visit by French President Francois Hollande is expected to spur investment from France into India across sectors, ranging from infrastructure to education. While no big-bang......

Sonam Kapoor: I am an average-looking girl

Sonam Kapoor gave us a sneak peek of her red carpet look for the Cannes Film Festival, which will kick off next week in France. The L'Oreal Ambassador unveiled the L'Oreal Sunset Collection......

Keira Knightley weds James Righton in France

Keira Knightley and her Klaxons’ keyboard player fiance James Righton have tied the knot in a very low-key and fuss-free wedding in France.The British actress, who’s worth over 30......

Ribery, Benzema stand trial in underage prostitution case

French footballers Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema go on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of paying for sex with a teenage call girl. Bayern Munich winger Ribery and Real Madrid striker Benzema......

Brazil scrap their way to 3-0 win over France

Brazil scrapped their way to a flattering 3-0 friendly win over France on Sunday in an ugly, disjointed match against opponents who are even worse off than themselves. Second-half goals from Oscar,......

Ailing Wiggins will not defend Tour de France title

Bradley Wiggins's Tour de France challenge ended before it even started on Friday when the defending champion was ruled out of Team Sky's selection for next month's race because of injury and......

Tearful Abidal leaving Barca at end of season

Popular former France defender Eric Abidal fought back tears on Thursday as he announced he would be ending his six-year spell with Barcelona when his contract expires at the end of the season."I......

Anand beats Fressinet, moves to joint-third

World champion Viswanathan Anand scored a facile victory over Laurent Fressinet of France to move to joint-third after the seventh round in the Alekhine Memorial Chess Tournament in St. Petersburg,......

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Q. who are the owners of Orange ?
Tiaa: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/who-are-the-owners-of-orange-/25793181/answers/

Q. which monument was brought to the USA from france by the ship Isere ?
Raju: A. france telecom more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/which-monument-was-brought-to-the-usa-from-france-by-the-shi/25792613/answers/25793204

Q. First China War was fought betweenA. China and BritainB. China and FranceC. China and EgyptD. China and Greek
Latika: A. the statue of Liberty more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/first-china-war-was-fought-betweena.-china-and-britainb.-chi/25723878/answers/25792630

Q. Don't you think China, Russia, France are to be unseated from permanant membership of Security council? Haven't they come to get it by devious means?
Lost Soul: A. China and Britain more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/dont-you-think-china-russia-france-are-to-be-unseated-from-p/25720566/answers/25723933

Q. With which athletic event is the 'Tour de France' competition associated?
Pravin: A. It is as good as dissolving UN. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/with-which-athletic-event-is-the-tour-de-france-competition-/25713254/answers/25720571

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Indian ad agencies@Cannes bring home the laurels

Indian advertising agencies appear to be on a roll in Cannes, France. Advertising majors O&M India, Taproot India and Grey Worldwide India have... ...

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/indian-ad-agenciescannes-bring-home-the-laurels/article4830817.ece

Global Muscular Atrophy Pipeline Capsule - 2013

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/m7tl69/global_muscular) has announced the addition of... ...

http://www.asianhhm.com/press/pressrelease_archives.asp?PID=5203&title=Research-and-Markets-Global-Muscular-Atrophy-Pipeline-Capsule2013

TenCate to develop aircraft components for Fokker

On the Paris Air Show in France, TenCate Advanced Composites and Fokker Aerostructures sign a long-term agreement to provide thermoplastic... ...

http://www.technicaltextile.net/news/newsdetail.aspx?news_id=147522

Security risk clouds Libya's tourism ambitions

By Marie-Louise Gumuchian SABRATHA, Libya (Reuters) - The ruins of a grandiose Roman theatre behind them, two foreigners taking pictures in the... ...

http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/us-libya-tourism-idINBRE95I0W820130619?feedType=RSS&feedName=lifestyleMolt

AIRSHOW-UPDATE 1-Qatar interested in Eurofighter, Rafale jets

By Brenda Goh, Praveen Menon and John Irish PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - Qatar is likely to launch an international tender to renew its fleet of... ...

http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/06/19/airshow-rafale-eurofighter-idINL5N0EV32C20130619

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