Work on Sunday? Some French are up in arms over proposal to allow more work on day of rest

PARIS — It’s the week of Bastille Day and the French are gearing up to debate a measure that’s nothing short of revolutionary: A plan to — gasp! — allow more work on Sunday in a bid to boost employment, soak up more tourist euros, and make life easier for French consumers.

Sarkozy urges investments in high tech for French military, not cuts despite economic crisis

PARIS — President Nicolas Sarkozy opened the traditional Bastille Day military parade to Indian and German troops Tuesday, as France looks to expand its global military influence and strengthen strategic partnerships.

India’s participation in Bastille Day reflects strategic partnership with France: Manmohan Singh

PARIS - Visiting Indian Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday said that the participation of an Indian armed forces contingent in the Bastille Day parade on the occasion of France’s National Day, reflected the friendship and strategic partnership between the two countries.

World markets await Goldman Sachs earnings, US retail sales data

LONDON — World markets rallied Tuesday, with Japan’s main index snapping a nine-day losing streak, as investors expected U.S. banks to report upbeat second quarter earnings. But the optimism was tempered by concern about upcoming U.S. retail sales data.

Over 300 cars torched ahead of French national day

PARIS - Vandals in France set fire to 317 automobiles on the eve of Tuesday’s Bastille Day celebrations, France Info radio reported Tuesday.

Indian armed forces contingent leads Bastille Day Parade in Paris

PARIS - The Indian armed forces achieved a significant landmark in their history on Tuesday, when they led the massive Bastille Day military parade down Paris’s majestic Champs Elysee to the backdrop of concert music, fireworks and garden parties in the presence of French President Nicholas Sarkozy and Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, who was the Chief Guest of Honour at the event this year.

Indian Armed Forces contingent leaves for Paris to participate in France’s National Day Parade

NEW DELHI - A 270 personnel contingent of the Indian Armed Forces comprising marching columns and a combined military band from the Army, the Navy and the Air Force left here today for Paris to participate in the French National Day.