France

Qatar interested in Eurofighter, Rafale jets

PARIS - Qatar is likely to launch an international tender to renew its fleet of ageing fighter jets soon and is interested in France's Rafale, a French official said, while sources said it was also looking at the BAE Systems-backed Eurofighter Typhoon.

Continue Reading

Airbus wins A350 order from Air France-KLM

PARIS - Airbus sealed a long-awaited order for 25 A350-900 aircraft from Air France-KLM worth $7.2 billion at list prices after Rolls-Royce and the airline reached a deal over engine maintenance.

Aerospace & Defense, 7:14am EDT

Analysis: French EU-wariness complicates life for Hollande

PARIS - A feeling in France that the European Union no longer works in its interest is fueling tensions between Paris and Brussels and adding pressure on President Francois Hollande to be more assertive in Europe.

World, 1:36am EDT

Putin, Obama face off over Syria; rebels get Saudi missiles

ENISKILLEN, Northern Ireland/DUBAI - Rebels fought to halt an advance by President Bashar al-Assad's forces into northern Syria on Monday while U.S. President Barack Obama faced a showdown with Russia's Vladimir Putin over Obama's decision last week to arm the insurgents. | Video

Russia, United Nations, Saudi Arabia, Aerospace & Defense, Syria 18 Jun 2013

Putin, Obama face off over Syria; rebels get Saudi missiles

ENISKILLEN, Northern Ireland/DUBAI - Rebels fought to halt an advance by President Bashar al-Assad's forces into northern Syria on Monday while U.S. President Barack Obama faced a showdown with Russia's Vladimir Putin over Obama's decision last week to arm the insurgents. | Video

World, Russia, United Nations, Saudi Arabia, Aerospace & Defense, Syria 17 Jun 2013

France Tel board backs CEO despite fraud case

PARIS - France Telecom's executive board agreed on Monday to keep chief executive Stephane Richard in his job after he was put under investigation for fraud allegedly committed during his time as a top government aide.

Hot Stocks, Asian Markets, 17 Jun 2013

Saudi supplying missiles to Syria rebels: Gulf source

DUBAI - Saudi Arabia, a staunch opponent of President Bashar al-Assad since early in Syria's conflict, began supplying anti-aircraft missiles to rebels "on a small scale" about two months ago, a Gulf source said on Monday.

World, Aerospace & Defense, Syria, Saudi Arabia 17 Jun 2013

Hollande backs FranceTel CEO to stay in post

PARIS - France Telecom chief executive Stephane Richard has state backing to stay in his post as long as an inquiry into fraud allegations does not prevent him from working, President Francois Hollande said on Sunday.

16 Jun 2013

Hollande rules out early France Telecom, GDF share sales

PARIS - French President Francois Hollande on Sunday ruled out an early sale of any state holdings in France Telecom or utility GDF Suez , saying market valuations were too low.

16 Jun 2013

French Socialists call for weaker euro, eased EU budget rules

PARIS - France's ruling Socialists called on Sunday for a weaker euro and changes to EU rules on budget deficits, accusing the centerright governments of Britain and Germany of creating economic hardship across the European Union.

Germany 16 Jun 2013

Global News Journal

Ethiopia and Eritrea: An elusive peace on the cards?

Ethiopia and Eritrea are still at each others’ throats. The two neighbours fought hammer and tongs in sun-baked trenches during a two-year war over a decade ago, before a peace deal ended their World War I-style conflict in 2000. Furious veRed Sea, UNrbal battles, however, have continued to this day.

» More from Global News Journal