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FIFA Bans Chelsea for Two Transfer Windows over Under-age Signings

FIFA said Friday it was banning Premier League club Chelsea from signing new players in the next two transfer windows as punishment for breaking rules on registering under-age players.

Syria Force Hit by IS Attack as It Tries to Free Last Civilians

A deadly car bombing claimed by the Islamic State group hit US-backed forces in east Syria Thursday as they tried to negotiate the release of civilians trapped in the jihadists' last sliver of territory.

No Smoke Without Fire: Tobacco Companies in Quiet Return to Formula One

Tobacco giants Philip Morris and British American Tobacco have formed partnerships with their scientific research subsidiaries and Formula 1 teams Ferrari and McLaren more than a decade after cigarette advertising was banned from the sport.

Macron Condemns Anti-Semitic Abuse by 'yellow Vest' Protestors

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned anti-Semitic abuse of a leading intellectual by "yellow vest" protestors and said it would not be tolerated.

Chelsea Edge out Malmo as Arsenal Suffer Europa League Setback

Chelsea claimed a 2-1 victory at Malmo in the Europa League last-32 first leg to ease some of the pressure on beleaguered coach Maurizio Sarri, while Arsenal suffered a shock loss to BATE Borisov.

French 'yellow Vest' Boxer Receives One-year Sentence

A former boxer who became a hero to some of France's "yellow vest" protesters after beating up police officers during a demonstration was convicted on Wednesday and given a one-year prison term.

French 'yellow Vest' Boxer on Trial for Punching Police

A former boxer who became a hero to some of France's "yellow vest" protesters after being filmed punching police officers during a demonstration in Paris goes on trial Wednesday on charges that carry up to seven years in jail.

Mbappe Stars as PSG Hand Solskjaer's Man Utd a Reality Check

Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted his side were shown how much they still have to improve after being swept aside by an injury-hit Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie here.

Confident Man Utd Can Inflict More Champions League Pain on PSG

Paris Saint-Germain must cope without the injured Neymar and Edison Cavani to halt the surge of a revitalised Manchester United if the French champions are to avoid more pain in the Champions League last 16.

Outrage as Swastikas, 'Jews' Scrawled on French Jewish Symbols

A tree planted in a Paris suburb in memory of a young Jewish man who was tortured to death in 2006 has been chopped down, authorities have said, confirming the latest in a series of anti-Semitic acts in France.

Romania Stun Champions Czech Republic in Fed Cup

Romania reached the Fed Cup semi-finals for the first time on Sunday with a 3-2 win over defending champions Czech Republic as Irina-Camelia Begu and Monica Niculescu stunned Wimbledon and French Open winners Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova in a marathon doubles decider.

Britain's May Seeks More Time from MPs for Brexit Talks

The British government is seeking to win more time to secure EU concessions on Brexit that could pass parliament and avert a chaotic split from the bloc on March 29.

Australia Signs Massive Sub Deal with French Firm

Australia formally signed a $50 billion contract with France to build 12 state of the art submarines Monday, a signal of the country's willingness to project power across the Pacific.

France and Italy Embroiled in Massive Diplomatic Spat

In what can be called as one of the most tense moments seen between the governments of France and Italy since World War II, Paris has recalled its Rome ambassador.

Neymar Celebrates His 27th Birthday with Glittering Party in Paris

Neymar celebrated his 27th birthday with a glittering party in Paris on Monday evening joined by family, Paris Saint-Germain teammates and a smattering of celebrities.

Paris Fire: 7 Dead As Massive Blaze Engulfs Eight-Storey Building on Erlanger Street, Over 20 Injured

Seven people were reported to have died in a fire that engulfed a building in Paris today.

Seven Dead in Paris Building Blaze: Fire Service

Seven people died and another was seriously injured in a building fire in a wealthy Paris neighbourhood on Monday night, the fire service said.

French Yellow Vest Protesters Back on the Streets to Keep Pressure on President Emmanuel Macron

Separately, 10 people have died in road incidents related to yellow vest actions. France's Council of State has ruled Friday that security forces have a right to use controversial high-velocity rubber ball launchers for crowd control.