Quicktakes

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 month8217;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 organisation8217;s headquarters. Conferring the medal on Monday, UNESCO director general Federico Mayor praised Swaminathan8217;s contribution in extending the benefits of biotechnology to the people of developing countries. UNI