French sub, jet fighters, leave for Pak
PARIS: A submarine and eight Mirage fighter planes built in France for Islamabad and held up since last month's military coup left for Pakistan on Tuesday, diplomatic sources said.The Agosta 90 B submarine sailed from the Mediterranean navy base of Toulon at 9:00 a.m. The Mirages later flew off in two groups of four. (Reuters)
Swaminathan
PARIS: Prof M.S. Swaminathan has been awarded the UNESCO Gandhi gold medal at the organisation's headquarters. Conferring the medal on Monday, UNESCO director general Federico Mayor praised Swaminathan's contribution in extending the benefits of biotechnology to the people of developing countries. (UNI)
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