Coronavirus: France records two-month high in cases
UTV | COLOMBO – France has recorded its highest number of daily coronavirus infections in more than two months. Figures released on Wednesday showed 1,695...
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Coronavirus: France announces significant lifting of restrictions
(UTV | COLOMBO) – French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a number of coronavirus restrictions are being lifted. Cafes and restaurants are reopening across France...
Marie Cau: First transgender mayor elected in France
(UTV | COLOMBO) – A trans woman in France has won election in her local commune to become the country’s first openly transgender mayor. The...
Félicien Kabuga: Rwanda genocide suspect arrested in France
(UTV | COLOMBO) – Félicien Kabuga, one of the most wanted suspects in the Rwandan genocide, has been arrested near Paris, the French justice ministry...
UAE, US, UK, France and Italy welcome UN-backed truce in Libya
(UTV|COLOMBO) – UAE, UK, US, France and Italy welcomed the UN-backed truce in Libya on the occasion of Eid Al Adha and invite all parties to...
FRANCE HITS RECORD TEMPERATURE OF 45.9 CELSIUS
(UTV|COLOMBO) – France has hit its highest recorded temperature – 45.9 Celsius – amid a heatwave in Europe that has claimed several lives. Before this year...
France, Norway and Germany urge Sri Lanka not to reinstate death penalty
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Norway and Germany have expressed deep concern regarding the Sri Lankan President’s decision to resume executions in the country for drug offenders. “Norway is...
EU Commission: France and Germany differ on Brussels’ top job
(UTV|COLOMBO) – France and Germany have disagreed on who should take one of the EU’s key roles as leaders from the bloc met following parliamentary elections....
Saudi Cabinet commends information agreement with France
UTV | COLOMBO – The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday commended an agreement to protect classified information between the Kingdom and France, signed by Crown Prince...
Sri Lanka had CHF 307 million in Swiss banks last year
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Sri Lankans had Swiss francs (CHF) 307 million in Swiss banks last year, according to the latest figures compiled by the Swiss...