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2:13pm, 2nd May, 2019

House backs Paris agreement in first climate bill in a decade

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed its first climate-change bill in a decade, voting 231-190 to require that Trump administration keep the United States as a party to the Paris Climate Agreement.

Scaffolding firm says workers smoked at Paris' Notre-Dame

2:35pm, 24th April, 2019

World

Scaffolding firm says workers smoked at Paris' Notre-Dame

A scaffolding firm that has worked on the roof of Notre-Dame said some of its workers had smoked on the site, but ruled out that a cigarette butt might have started the fire that destroyed the cathedral's oak-framed roof last week.

Yellow vest demonstrators, police clash in Paris

10:34am, 20th April, 2019

World

Yellow vest demonstrators, police clash in Paris

Clashes broke out between dozens of demonstrators and police in Paris on the 23rd Saturday of yellow-vest protests after authorities warned that rioters could return to the French capital to spark a new wave of violence.

Fire guts Paris' Notre-Dame, but structure saved from destruction

6:11pm, 15th April, 2019

World

Fire guts Paris' Notre-Dame, but structure saved from destruction

A massive fire consumed Notre-Dame Cathedral on Monday, gutting and destroying the roof of the Paris landmark and stunning France and the world, but firefighters said they had saved the shell of the stone structure from collapse.

Blaze devastates Notre-Dame; Paris firefighters fear for one bell tower

4:08pm, 15th April, 2019

World

Blaze devastates Notre-Dame; Paris firefighters fear for one bell tower

A massive fire consumed Notre-Dame Cathedral on Monday, destroying the roof of the historic Paris landmark in a roaring blaze as firefighters battled to prevent one of the main bell towers from collapsing.

Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral engulfed by fire

1:02pm, 15th April, 2019

World

Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral engulfed by fire

A major fire broke out at Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris on Monday, a roaring blaze at one of France's most visited landmarks that threw a huge plume of smoke across the capital.

Germany to agree to Brexit delay but France sets conditions as May arrives in Paris

12:23pm, 9th April, 2019

UK

Germany to agree to Brexit delay but France sets conditions as May arrives in Paris

Germany and other European Union powers will accept Prime Minister Theresa May's request for another delay to Brexit but French President Emmanuel Macron will seek to limit Britain's influence as it grapples with its departure.

Ethiopian crash black boxes arrive in Paris for analysis

4:48am, 14th March, 2019

World

Ethiopian crash black boxes arrive in Paris for analysis

Two black boxes from the Boeing 737 MAX airplane that crashed in Ethiopia arrived on Thursday in Paris for expert analysis, officials said, as regulators around the world awaited word on whether it was safe to resume flying the jets.

Paris seeks $14 million from Airbnb for illegal adverts

8:55am, 10th February, 2019

Business

Paris seeks $14 million from Airbnb for illegal adverts

The City of Paris is suing Airbnb for publishing 1,000 illegal rentals adverts, which could cost the American rental website more than 12.5 million euros ($14 million), the mayor of Paris told a newspaper in an interview published on Sunday.

Paris braces for second wave of protests over rising fuel costs

6:46pm, 23rd November, 2018

World

Paris braces for second wave of protests over rising fuel costs

Tens of thousands of people will rally in Paris on Saturday against rising fuel costs and President Emmanuel Macron's economic policies, the second weekend of "yellow vest" protests that have led to widespread national disruption.

Netanyahu calls Paris conversation with Putin 'very important'

11:48am, 11th November, 2018

World

Netanyahu calls Paris conversation with Putin 'very important'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin at World War One commemorations on Sunday, their first meeting since the downing of a Russian plane during an Israeli air raid in Syria in September.

In solemn Paris ceremony, Macron leads global WW1 Armistice commemorations

8:42am, 11th November, 2018

World

In solemn Paris ceremony, Macron leads global WW1 Armistice commemorations

President Emmanuel Macron led tributes to the millions of soldiers killed during World War One on Sunday, holding an emotional ceremony in Paris attended by dozens of world leaders to commemorate the centenary of the Armistice.

Trump, Macron may clash on European defense in Paris talks

8:36pm, 9th November, 2018

World

Trump, Macron may clash on European defense in Paris talks

U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron headed toward a potential clash in talks on Saturday after Trump took offense to what he called a "very insulting" comment from Macron about the need to create a European army.

Trump, arriving in Paris, lashes out at Macron over defense remarks

5:30pm, 9th November, 2018

World

Trump, arriving in Paris, lashes out at Macron over defense remarks

U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday, saying it was "very insulting" for him to suggest Europe should create its own army to protect itself from potential adversaries.

Trump unsure if he will meet with Putin in Paris

5:37pm, 5th November, 2018

World

Trump unsure if he will meet with Putin in Paris

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was unsure if he would meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin during a visit to Paris next week, but he will meet him at the summit of the Group of 20 nations in Argentina at the end of the month.

JPMorgan spreads its urban development money to Paris

1:24pm, 4th November, 2018

Business

JPMorgan spreads its urban development money to Paris

JPMorgan Chase & Co , the biggest U.S. bank by assets, said on Sunday that it has selected impoverished areas around Paris as the first foreign focus of an urban economic development strategy it started four years ago in Detroit.

Brazil's Bolsonaro scraps pledge to quit Paris climate deal

6:35pm, 25th October, 2018

World

Brazil's Bolsonaro scraps pledge to quit Paris climate deal

Brazil's presidential front-runner said on Thursday he would not leave the Paris climate accord if elected, going back on a prior pledge to follow the pullout by U.S. President Donald Trump, a role model for his anti-establishment run.

Banksy prints sell intact at stunt-free Paris auction

4:29pm, 24th October, 2018

UK

Banksy prints sell intact at stunt-free Paris auction

Three Banksy prints were sold at a Paris auction on Wednesday - this time without any pranks by the British artist.

Pleats and sparkles at Meghan Markle favourite Givenchy in Paris

4:44pm, 30th September, 2018

UK

Pleats and sparkles at Meghan Markle favourite Givenchy in Paris

Sophisticated tailoring, softly pleated dresses and glittering eveningwear were on show at Givenchy during Paris Fashion Week on Sunday, as designer Clare Waight Keller unveiled her latest collection for the LVMH-owned French couture house.

Pacific leaders seek U.S. return to Paris climate pact

8:15pm, 6th September, 2018

World

Pacific leaders seek U.S. return to Paris climate pact

Pacific island nations declared climate change to be their "single greatest threat", urging Washington to return to the Paris Agreement on climate, just as Western powers seek to check China's rising influence in the region.

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House backs Paris agreement in first climate bill in a decade

Scaffolding firm says workers smoked at Paris' Notre-Dame

Yellow vest demonstrators, police clash in Paris

Fire guts Paris' Notre-Dame, but structure saved from destruction

Blaze devastates Notre-Dame; Paris firefighters fear for one bell tower

Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral engulfed by fire

Germany to agree to Brexit delay but France sets conditions as May arrives in Paris

Ethiopian crash black boxes arrive in Paris for analysis

Paris seeks $14 million from Airbnb for illegal adverts

Paris braces for second wave of protests over rising fuel costs

Netanyahu calls Paris conversation with Putin 'very important'

In solemn Paris ceremony, Macron leads global WW1 Armistice commemorations

Trump, Macron may clash on European defense in Paris talks

Trump, arriving in Paris, lashes out at Macron over defense remarks

Trump unsure if he will meet with Putin in Paris

JPMorgan spreads its urban development money to Paris

Brazil's Bolsonaro scraps pledge to quit Paris climate deal

Banksy prints sell intact at stunt-free Paris auction

Pleats and sparkles at Meghan Markle favourite Givenchy in Paris

Pacific leaders seek U.S. return to Paris climate pact

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