France News
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The Israeli-Palestinian conflict stirs up passions the world over and France -- where large Muslim and Jewish communities, a colonial past and divisions in society create an explosive mix -- is no exception.
In the Media
by Marianne Barriaux (AFP)
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France's interior minister on Monday slammed "intolerable" acts of anti-Semitism after a rally against Israel's Gaza offensive descended into violence pitting an angry pro-Palestinian crowd against local Jewish businesses.
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The deadly Israeli offensive in Gaza has let loose an unprecedented wave of hate on media websites and social networks in France that moderators say they are struggling to contain.
In the Media
by Laurence Benhamou (AFP)
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A French rally against the deadly Israeli offensive in Gaza once again descended into chaos Sunday as protesters looted shops and riot police lobbed tear gas and rubber bullets into the crowds.
In the Media
by Juliette MONTESSE, Sim Sim WISSGOTT (AFP)
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France's prime minister on Sunday defended a controversial decision to ban a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Paris that went ahead anyway and descended into violence.
In the Media
by AFP
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The French and Ukrainian presidents said Saturday that any obstruction preventing international investigators reaching the crash site of flight MH17 will "not be tolerated".
In the Media
by AFP
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A robber smashed into a rare coin dealership in central Paris on Saturday, made off with two trays of gold pieces and then staged a shoot-out in a crowded metro station before being wounded and nabbed by police.
In the Media
by AFP
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Parts of central London were brought to a standstill on Saturday as thousands of pro-Palestinians marched in protest against Israel's offensive in Gaza, while in Paris a banned demonstration descended into violence.
In the Media
by Alice Ritchie (AFP)
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Between the first installation, repairs and replacements officials with Paris have spent millions to fix a major bureaucratic mistake. This happened when bureaucrats bought escalators that were too large for the metro.
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A mother in the Parisian suburb of Herblay was cleaning her car Tuesday, while her two-year-old son sat playing with the steering wheel. Police are unsure of what exactly happened, but the car rolled and crushed the woman, killing her instantly.
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President Francois Hollande on Monday pleaded with the French to be proud of their country in an attempt to boost confidence at a time of enduring gloom over record unemployment and faltering growth.
In the Media
by Marianne Barriaux (AFP)
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French leader Francois Hollande on Monday denied having influenced the justice system in a corruption scandal surrounding Nicolas Sarkozy after the former president claimed he was the victim of "political interference.
In the Media
by AFP
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Clashes erupted in Paris on Sunday as thousands of people protested against Israel and in support of residents in the Gaza Strip, where a six-day conflict has left 168 Palestinians dead.
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Clashes erupted in Paris on Sunday as thousands of people protested against Israel and in support of residents in the Gaza Strip, where a six-day conflict has left 166 Palestinians dead.
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Rescuers continued their search on Saturday for two climbers -- a 15-year-old French boy and his 52-year-old Italian guide -- missing on Mont Blanc since Wednesday.
In the Media
by AFP
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A corruption scandal surrounding former French president Nicolas Sarkozy deepened further on Saturday with fresh leaks of telephone conversations purporting to show he offered to get a judge a plum job in return for favours.
In the Media
by Andréa Bambino (AFP)
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A baby girl, thought to be only a couple of hours old, was found abandoned in a glass recycling bin in Rouvroy, northern France. She was suffering from hypothermia and several cuts to her skin when she was found.
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A 29-year-old Algerian man living in Vaucluse, a south eastern region of France, has been arrested for allegedly plotting to blow up the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and a nuclear power plant, among other targets.
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France is set to beef up its anti-terrorism laws on Wednesday to prevent aspiring jihadists from fighting abroad amid concern over the the number of people travelling to Syria.
In the Media
by AFP
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Geneva -
A Swiss helicopter company on Tuesday denied that any of its staff had been involved in leaking a medical file on injured Formula One champion Michael Schumacher and filed a lawsuit over the theft.
In the Media
by AFP
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The French and American presidents on Monday urged their Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to pressure pro-Moscow rebels in eastern Ukraine to hold talks with Kiev, a Paris statement said.
In the Media
by AFP
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The Tour de France is growing and changing in many different ways. Bigger, faster and more connected are the new names of the game.
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France has tracked down the IP address of the computer used by the alleged thief of Michael Schumacher's medical records, prosecutors said Monday, locating it in the Swiss helicopter firm that transported the injured Formula One champion.
In the Media
by AFP
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One of the few remaining oddities in this year’s World Cup was whether Didier Deschamps’ France was a legitimate contender.
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A primary school in southern France was in shock Friday after a teacher was stabbed to death in front of her young pupils by a student's mother described as having "psychiatric problems".
In the Media
by Loic Vennin (AFP)
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Arguably the biggest fixture in the quarterfinal round is between two elite European sides. Germany has reached the semifinals in their last four major international tournaments, while France is aiming to improve on their Euro 2012 campaign.
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France's Socialist government on Thursday rejected claims it was using the justice system for political ends after ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy accused his enemies of being behind corruption charges.
In the Media
by Michael Mainville (AFP)
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France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy hit back after being charged with corruption, denying he broke the law and suggesting his political enemies were interfering with the French justice system.
In the Media
by Michael Mainville (AFP)
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The son-in-law of a Monaco heiress gunned down in a Mafia-style contract killing has retracted his confession to ordering the shooting, saying he did not fully understand police.
In the Media
by Thibault Le Grand (AFP)
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Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday denied he had broken the law after being charged with corruption-related offences and denounced what he said was political interference in the case.
In the Media
by AFP
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France Image
Castelnau de Montmiral, village centre
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Rioters in Lyon during riots in Lyon 21 October 2010
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With permission by Reuters / Thibault Camus
the Elysee Summit for Peace and Security in Africa, in Paris December 7, 2013
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Castelnau de Montmiral, France
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Milorad Pavlek
The Shrine of Lourdes in France.
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Majestic hotel, Cannes (screenshot from YouTube bideo)
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Earth Hour France
Earth Hour in France
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Clog maker and nature walk sign, Lautrec, France
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French comedians Nicole Ferroni and Jérèmy Ferrari (screenshot "On n'demande qu'à en rire")
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General store selling...garlic, Lautrec, France
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Almanach du facteur, 2011
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Timbered houses and other sites in Dinan, France
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Patrick Pilak's tractor, screenshot France 3 news
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Alexander Saxon (AJ), left and Kevan Pulfrey with the Tuk Tuk in Mayenne, France
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A ladies' underwear thief was caught on CCTV in Naintré, France.
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La Terrasse de Lautrec, Lautrec, France
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Tanguera (screenshot from trailer)
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