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Pakistan lifts ban on radical party behind anti-France rally
Leaders of Tehreek-e-Labiak Pakistan, a radical Islamist party, rally a protest march toward Islamabad, on a highway in the town of Sadhuke, in eastern Pakistan, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. Photo: AP

Pakistan lifts ban on radical party behind anti-France rally

Pakistan said Monday it has lifted a ban on a radical Islamist party behind a violent anti-France protest last month that triggered clashes with police, leaving six officers and fo...

 Nov. 08
Warm welcome to Sheikh Hasina at French presidential palace
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at Elysee Palace in Paris on Tuesday. Photo: PID

Warm welcome to Sheikh Hasina at French presidential palace

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was given a rousing reception at the Elysee Palace on the first day of her visit to France.On her arrival at the presidential palace, the presidential guard gave her salute and then French President Emmanuel Macron received her.Both the leaders posed ...

 Nov. 09

Anne de’s courageous photographs capture the ragged glory of 1971

Anne de’s courageous photographs capture the ragged glory of 1971 Lauding French photographer Anne de Henning’s rare, historical and monumental photographs captured during the 1971 Liberation War and her unique, colourful and never seen bef...

Dec. 11

French ban on plastic fruit and veg packs begins

French ban on plastic fruit and veg packs begins A new law banning plastic packaging on most fruit and vegetables comes into effect in France from New Year's day.Cucumbers, lemons and oranges are among the 30 varieties banned...

Jan. 01