French President Emmanuel Macron is welcomed by members of the Crescent City All Star Band upon arrival at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, Louisiana on December 2, 2022. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP)
French President Emmanuel Macron is welcomed by members of the Crescent City All Star Band upon arrival at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, Louisiana on December 2, 2022. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP)
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron disembark from a plane at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, Louisiana. AFP
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron disembark from a plane at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, Louisiana. AFP
French President Emmanuel Macron is welcomed by members of the Crescent City All Star Band upon arrival at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, Louisiana on December 2, 2022. - President Emmanuel Macron on Friday headed to the southern American city of New Orleans, which retains much of its French-infused heritage, as he wraps up a rare three-day state visit to the United States. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP)
French President Emmanuel Macron is welcomed by members of the Crescent City All Star Band upon arrival at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, Louisiana on December 2, 2022. - President Emmanuel Macron on Friday headed to the southern American city of New Orleans, which retains much of its French-infused heritage, as he wraps up a rare three-day state visit to the United States. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP)
A man with a traditional Second Line umbrella waits to greet Mr Macron. AFP
A man with a traditional Second Line umbrella waits to greet Mr Macron. AFP
Ms Macron is welcomed on her arrival by a member of a Mardi Gras Indian tribe. AFP
Ms Macron is welcomed on her arrival by a member of a Mardi Gras Indian tribe. AFP
Mr Macron and his wife are serenaded on the tarmac by the Crescent City All Stars. AFP
Mr Macron and his wife are serenaded on the tarmac by the Crescent City All Stars. AFP
Mr Macron and the French first lady cut a rug on the tarmac in New Orleans. AFP
Mr Macron and the French first lady cut a rug on the tarmac in New Orleans. AFP
Mr Macron headed to the southern city of New Orleans, which retains much of its French-infused heritage, as he wraps up a three-day state visit to the US. AFP
Mr Macron headed to the southern city of New Orleans, which retains much of its French-infused heritage, as he wraps up a three-day state visit to the US. AFP
Mr Macron claps during a street band's performance on Royal St in the French Quarter of New Orleans alongside Mayor Latoya Cantrell. AP
Mr Macron claps during a street band's performance on Royal St in the French Quarter of New Orleans alongside Mayor Latoya Cantrell. AP
The French Quarter of New Orleans is rich with a combination of French and Creole history. AP
The French Quarter of New Orleans is rich with a combination of French and Creole history. AP
Mr Macron was mobbed by well-wishers on the streets of New Orleans. AFP
Mr Macron was mobbed by well-wishers on the streets of New Orleans. AFP
Ms Cantrell takes Mr Macron on a walking tour through the historic French Quarter. AFP
Ms Cantrell takes Mr Macron on a walking tour through the historic French Quarter. AFP
A sea of people followed Mr Macron as he made his way through the French Quarter. AP
A sea of people followed Mr Macron as he made his way through the French Quarter. AP
Ms Macron joined her husband for a portion of the walk. AFP
Ms Macron joined her husband for a portion of the walk. AFP
A French military aide stands by as Mr and Ms Macron walk through the French Quarter. AP
A French military aide stands by as Mr and Ms Macron walk through the French Quarter. AP
New Orleans is the last stop on Mr Macron's visit to the US. AFP
New Orleans is the last stop on Mr Macron's visit to the US. AFP
New Orleans is known as the birthplace of jazz. AP
New Orleans is known as the birthplace of jazz. AP
Mr Macron and his wife make their way to historic Jackson Square in New Orleans. AP
Mr Macron and his wife make their way to historic Jackson Square in New Orleans. AP
The French President and his wife were met by a sea of well-wishers. AP
The French President and his wife were met by a sea of well-wishers. AP

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Macron caps US state visit with New Orleans stop

Visiting presidential couple walk through historic French Quarter, taking time to meet throngs of well-wishers

AFP

December 03, 2022

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President Emmanuel Macron arrived on Friday in New Orleans, a city emblematic of historic Franco-American ties, to promote the French language and conclude his three-day state visit to the US.

The day after a lavish reception at the White House that sealed the “friendship” of the French President with his US counterpart, Joe Biden, he landed in the Louisiana city for a brief stop.

After being welcomed by a traditional Mardi Gras Indian and a member of the Crescent City All Stars Second Line band on the tarmac at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner, Mr Macron and his wife, Brigitte, walked through the streets of the city's lively French Quarter.

French President Emmanuel Macron is welcomed to New Orleans by a traditional Mardi Gras Indian in full costume. AFP
French President Emmanuel Macron is welcomed to New Orleans by a traditional Mardi Gras Indian in full costume. AFP

Removing his jacket, Mr Macron strolled beside New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, clasping the hands of well-wishers and beaming widely.

He spoke briefly with women holding signs in support of protests in Iran.

During an impromptu press briefing, he praised “a land of creolisation” where “French is loved”, and prepared later to announce a programme to broaden access to French language training.

He had said in Washington that he wanted to renovate the image of French in the US, where it is “sometimes seen as elitist”.

Before taking off from Washington on Friday morning, Mr Macron attended a breakfast with representatives of digital companies during which he, according to the Elysee, recalled “all the efforts” made since his first term to “make France the leading European country in tech”.

Once a French colonial city, New Orleans was sold to the US by Napoleon Bonaparte as part of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, and Mr Macron has called it “the quintessential francophone land”.

US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte to the White House for a state dinner on December 1. AFP
US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte to the White House for a state dinner on December 1. AFP
Ms Biden shows the Macrons into the White House's Blue Room. AP
Ms Biden shows the Macrons into the White House's Blue Room. AP
It was the first official state visit of the Biden administration. EPA
It was the first official state visit of the Biden administration. EPA
Guests dined in heated tents amid candle-style lighting on the South Lawn. Reuters
Guests dined in heated tents amid candle-style lighting on the South Lawn. Reuters
The presidents make a toast. AFP
The presidents make a toast. AFP
Cheers for the Bidens in the dining area. AP
Cheers for the Bidens in the dining area. AP
The Macrons enter. AP
The Macrons enter. AP
Actress Ariana DeBose and designer Henry Munoz III arrive at the White House. Reuters
Actress Ariana DeBose and designer Henry Munoz III arrive at the White House. Reuters
Mr Biden and Mr Macron have found common ground on the trip. AP
Mr Biden and Mr Macron have found common ground on the trip. AP
The couples pose for a photo at the North Portico of the White House. EPA
The couples pose for a photo at the North Portico of the White House. EPA
Christian Louboutin, the French fashion designer, arrives for the state dinner. EPA
Christian Louboutin, the French fashion designer, arrives for the state dinner. EPA
Singer Jon Batiste and his wife, author Suleika Jaouad, make their way into the White House. EPA
Singer Jon Batiste and his wife, author Suleika Jaouad, make their way into the White House. EPA
Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and economist George Akerlof. EPA
Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and economist George Akerlof. EPA
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and daughter Jessica. EPA
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and daughter Jessica. EPA
The President's daughter Ashley Biden, right, and her friend Elysia Bevan. EPA
The President's daughter Ashley Biden, right, and her friend Elysia Bevan. EPA
Stephen Breyer, a former Supreme Court associate justice. EPA
Stephen Breyer, a former Supreme Court associate justice. EPA
Batiste and Jaouad in the White House. EPA
Batiste and Jaouad in the White House. EPA
Congressman Gregory Meeks and Ebony Meeks-Laidley. EPA
Congressman Gregory Meeks and Ebony Meeks-Laidley. EPA
US singer John Legend and his wife, model Chrissy Teigen. EPA
US singer John Legend and his wife, model Chrissy Teigen. EPA
Mr Macron and his wife Brigitte in a candid moment on the North Portico of the White House. EPA
Mr Macron and his wife Brigitte in a candid moment on the North Portico of the White House. EPA
US actress Jennifer Garner and daughter Violet Affleck. EPA
US actress Jennifer Garner and daughter Violet Affleck. EPA
Anna Wintour, editor in chief at Vogue, and Australian director Baz Luhrmann. EPA
Anna Wintour, editor in chief at Vogue, and Australian director Baz Luhrmann. EPA
US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and his wife Tanya Mayorkas. Reuters
US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and his wife Tanya Mayorkas. Reuters
Katherine Tai, US trade representative. EPA
Katherine Tai, US trade representative. EPA
Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and her son, actor Charlie Hall. Reuters
Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and her son, actor Charlie Hall. Reuters
A closer look at Wintour. EPA
A closer look at Wintour. EPA
Television host Stephen Colbert and his wife Evelyn McGee-Colbert. Reuters
Television host Stephen Colbert and his wife Evelyn McGee-Colbert. Reuters
Fashion designer Gabriela Hearst and Stephanie Lasnier de Lavalette. EPA
Fashion designer Gabriela Hearst and Stephanie Lasnier de Lavalette. EPA
House Majority Whip Representative James Clyburn and Virginia Newman. EPA
House Majority Whip Representative James Clyburn and Virginia Newman. EPA
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and daughter Alexandra. EPA
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and daughter Alexandra. EPA
Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Hollyanne Milley. EPA
Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Hollyanne Milley. EPA
Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, and Lloyd Sayre. EPA
Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, and Lloyd Sayre. EPA
Julia Louis-Dreyfus with her son, actor Charles Hall. EPA
Julia Louis-Dreyfus with her son, actor Charles Hall. EPA
Peter Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation, and Chasten Glezman Buttigieg. EPA
Peter Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation, and Chasten Glezman Buttigieg. EPA
Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough, hosts of MSNBC's Morning Joe. EPA
Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough, hosts of MSNBC's Morning Joe. EPA
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Lafayette Greenfield II. AP
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Lafayette Greenfield II. AP
ABC television host Robin Roberts and Gaila Amber Laign. EPA
ABC television host Robin Roberts and Gaila Amber Laign. EPA
US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm. AFP
US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm. AFP
Mr Biden said he would not apologise for a new climate and tax law that European leaders say unfairly subsidises US companies, but that he would make accommodations. Bloomberg
Mr Biden said he would not apologise for a new climate and tax law that European leaders say unfairly subsidises US companies, but that he would make accommodations. Bloomberg
Steve Jobs's widow Laurene Powell Jobs and son Reed. EPA
Steve Jobs's widow Laurene Powell Jobs and son Reed. EPA
The Bidens lead the Macrons into the state dinner. AFP
The Bidens lead the Macrons into the state dinner. AFP
Governor of Connecticut Edward Lamont and wife Annie Lamont hold up a sign for Mr Macron. AFP
Governor of Connecticut Edward Lamont and wife Annie Lamont hold up a sign for Mr Macron. AFP
Valerie Biden Owens, the President's sister. EPA
Valerie Biden Owens, the President's sister. EPA
Ms Macron steps out of a limousine as she arrives at the White House. EPA
Ms Macron steps out of a limousine as she arrives at the White House. EPA
Ms Biden and Ms Macron are both teachers. EPA
Ms Biden and Ms Macron are both teachers. EPA
The Bidens come downstairs to greet their guests. AP
The Bidens come downstairs to greet their guests. AP
Ms Biden speaks alongside Batiste as the Bidens host the Macrons for a State Dinner at the White House. Reuters
Ms Biden speaks alongside Batiste as the Bidens host the Macrons for a State Dinner at the White House. Reuters
Dinner time for Mr and Mrs Macron. Reuters
Dinner time for Mr and Mrs Macron. Reuters
Batiste serenades the attendees. AFP
Batiste serenades the attendees. AFP

Besides celebrating French-American ties, Mr Macron will pay tribute to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, which killed more than 1,800 people in and around New Orleans and caused billions of dollars in damage in 2005.

Accompanied by French film director Claude Lelouch and dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied, Mr Macron is scheduled to meet local artists and prominent cultural figures of New Orleans, known as the birthplace of jazz.

Shortly after his arrival, Mr Macron and European Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna met Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards. As Mr Macron looked on, Ms Colonna and Mr Edwards signed an accord to promote and carry out joint clean energy initiatives.

The visit came on the heels of a lavish dinner at the White House, headlined by master jazzman Jon Batiste, who comes from a family of New Orleans musicians.

Mr Macron's state visit — the first such formal occasion since Mr Biden took office in January 2021 — symbolised how Washington and Paris have buried last year's bitter spat over the way Australia pulled out of a French submarine deal in favour of acquiring US nuclear subs instead.

The visit featured a full military honour guard for Mr Macron, including servicemembers from the marines, army, air force and even a detachment of soldiers in 18th-century Revolutionary War garb.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Secretary of State Antony Blinken toast each other during a luncheon at the State Department in Washington. Reuters
French President Emmanuel Macron and Secretary of State Antony Blinken toast each other during a luncheon at the State Department in Washington. Reuters
Vice President Kamala Harris and Mr Macron discussed space exploration earlier this week and the French President lobbied to place one of his compatriots on the spacecraft that will send a new batch of astronauts to the Moon in 2025. EPA
Vice President Kamala Harris and Mr Macron discussed space exploration earlier this week and the French President lobbied to place one of his compatriots on the spacecraft that will send a new batch of astronauts to the Moon in 2025. EPA
Mr Macron said that the US and France are 'in a certain way, in charge of universal values'. EPA
Mr Macron said that the US and France are 'in a certain way, in charge of universal values'. EPA
Mr Macron referred to Ms Harris as 'Vice President Kamala'. AFP
Mr Macron referred to Ms Harris as 'Vice President Kamala'. AFP
She did not appear to take offence. AFP
She did not appear to take offence. AFP
Mr Macron kept guests waiting when his meeting with President Joe Biden ran long. He apologised and joked: 'We fixed everything.' AFP
Mr Macron kept guests waiting when his meeting with President Joe Biden ran long. He apologised and joked: 'We fixed everything.' AFP
Mr Blinken said of France: 'We are unwavering security allies, close economic partners and, most of all, cherished friends.' AP
Mr Blinken said of France: 'We are unwavering security allies, close economic partners and, most of all, cherished friends.' AP
Mr Blinken said in his opening remarks that 'now officially recognised by Unesco: the French baguette is a global cultural treasure'. AFP
Mr Blinken said in his opening remarks that 'now officially recognised by Unesco: the French baguette is a global cultural treasure'. AFP
Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger speaks with Susan Rice, director of the US Domestic Policy Council, before the luncheon. EPA
Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger speaks with Susan Rice, director of the US Domestic Policy Council, before the luncheon. EPA
Mr Kissinger is 99 years old. EPA
Mr Kissinger is 99 years old. EPA
US ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield attends the luncheon for Mr Macron. EPA
US ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield attends the luncheon for Mr Macron. EPA
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi attends the luncheon. EPA
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi attends the luncheon. EPA
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Three ways to boost your credit score

Marwan Lutfi says the core fundamentals that drive better payment behaviour and can improve your credit score are:

1. Make sure you make your payments on time;

2. Limit the number of products you borrow on: the more loans and credit cards you have, the more it will affect your credit score;

3. Don't max out all your debts: how much you maximise those credit facilities will have an impact. If you have five credit cards and utilise 90 per cent of that credit, it will negatively affect your score.

Greatest Royal Rumble results

John Cena pinned Triple H in a singles match

Cedric Alexander retained the WWE Cruiserweight title against Kalisto

Matt Hardy and Bray Wyatt win the Raw Tag Team titles against Cesaro and Sheamus

Jeff Hardy retained the United States title against Jinder Mahal

Bludgeon Brothers retain the SmackDown Tag Team titles against the Usos

Seth Rollins retains the Intercontinental title against The Miz, Finn Balor and Samoa Joe

AJ Styles remains WWE World Heavyweight champion after he and Shinsuke Nakamura are both counted out

The Undertaker beats Rusev in a casket match

Brock Lesnar retains the WWE Universal title against Roman Reigns in a steel cage match

Braun Strowman won the 50-man Royal Rumble by eliminating Big Cass last

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What vitamins do we know are beneficial for living in the UAE

Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.

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Islamophobia definition

A widely accepted definition was made by the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims in 2019: “Islamophobia is rooted in racism and is a type of racism that targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness.” It further defines it as “inciting hatred or violence against Muslims”.

War 2

Director: Ayan Mukerji

Stars: Hrithik Roshan, NTR, Kiara Advani, Ashutosh Rana

Rating: 2/5

Britain's travel restrictions
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  • Complete passenger locator form
  • Book a post-arrival PCR test
  • Double-vaccinated must self-isolate
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Updated: December 03, 2022, 12:42 AM
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