Tag: France
France, West African leaders discuss fighting extremism
PARIS — French and West African heads of state began a two-day summit Monday on the fight against Islamic extremists in Africa’s Sahel region,...
Big loss to PSG a reality check for Barcelona
MADRID — Barcelona had just conceded the equalizer against Paris Saint-Germain when veteran defender Gerard Piqué snapped at his teammates at the Camp Nou.
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In a blow to Ryanair, EU court approves state help measures
BRUSSELS — A top court has ruled that measures introduced by France and Sweden to help some airlines weather the fallout of coronavirus restrictions...
French Caribbean fights to keep pesticide case alive
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Agricultural workers who have long sought compensation for contamination from a pesticide banned in France but used in the...
Google fined $1 million for misleading French hotel rankings
PARIS — Google has agreed to pay a fine of 1.1 million euros ($1.3 million) after French authorities concluded the search engine displayed “misleading”...
PSG midfielder Verratti available against Barcelona
PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti has recovered from a hip injury and will be available for Tuesday's Champions League match at Barcelona.
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Leeds starting to feel like home for Marcelo Bielsa
LONDON — Leeds is starting to feel like home for manager Marcelo Bielsa.
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Lyon extends streak with 5-1 win over Ajaccio in French Cup
PARIS — Lyon posted its fifth consecutive win in all competitions with a 5-1 thrashing of second-division Ajaccio in the French Cup on Tuesday.
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Di Maria doubtful for PSG match at Barça in Champions League
PARIS — Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel Di Maria will likely miss the team’s Champions League game at Barcelona next week, coach Mauricio Pochettino said...
French soccer league asks gov’t for financial rescue plan
PARIS — The French soccer league will ask the government to set up a financial rescue plan amid huge revenue losses caused by the...