Thousands of people have taken part in nationwide protests in France demanding better protection of women amid a high-profile rape case currently awaiting a verdict in court. The CGT trade union spoke of 100,

Thousands of people across France are protesting against sexual violence to mark the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Iran said on Sunday that it would hold nuclear talks in the coming days with the three European countries that initiated a censure resolution against it adopted by the UN's atomic watchdog.

Iran plans to hold talks about its nuclear program with the UK, France and Germany this week, Kyodo reported on Sunday, citing Iranian diplomatic sources who weren’t identified.

Iran will hold talks about its disputed nuclear programme with three European powers on Nov. 29 , the Iranian foreign ministry said on Sunday, days after the U.N. atomic watchdog passed a resolution against Tehran.