Sarkozy urges investments in high tech for French military, not cuts despite economic crisisPARIS — 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. Manmohan, Sarkozy to strengthen anti-terror cooperationPARIS - India and France Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral ties as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Nicolas Sarkozy discussed an array of issues including the threat from international terrorism. An afternoon in Paris: France celebrates its India connectionPARIS - The sun broke through the clouds to shine brightly over the famed Parisian boulevard of Champs Elysses Tuesday as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first foreign leader to be chief guest at France’s national day parade. Man dies at Spanish bull-run event
Seismic test of 7-story building will be world’s largest quake simulation on woodWASHINGTON - A team of researchers is all set to perform the largest earthquake simulation ever attempted on a wooden structure, with a seven-story building planned to be tested on the world’s largest shake table in Japan. |