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France partly blames August jobless rise on terrorist attacks
France's jobless total surged in August. The labour minister said hiring in the tourism sector had suffered because of militant Islamist attacks.France's jobless total surged in August. The labour minister said hiring in the tourism sector had suffered because of militant Islamist attacks.
France's free flight extravaganza
Paragliders, hang gliders and parachutists were among those to feature at a free flight festival in the French Alps.Paragliders, hang gliders and parachutists were among those to feature at a free flight festival in the French Alps.
France's Hollande visits Calais, vowing to close 'Jungle'
President Francois Hollande has gone to Calais, vowing to completely dismantle the so-called ‘jungle’ migrant camp there before winter.President Francois Hollande has gone to Calais, vowing to completely dismantle the so-called ‘jungle’ migrant camp there before winter.
Pope comforts multi-faith France terror attack victims
Muslims accounted for a third of those killed in France’s July 14 terror attack and, as Pope Francis received grieving families and survivors of the Nice lorry massacre on Saturday, different religionMuslims accounted for a third of those killed in France’s July 14 terror attack and, as Pope Francis received grieving families and survivors of the Nice lorry massacre on Saturday, different religion
Golden days for the French judoka at the Grand Prix in Zagreb
First day of competition from the Judo Grand Prix in Zagreb saw five finals.First day of competition from the Judo Grand Prix in Zagreb saw five finals.
Nikos Aliagas: 'Photos don't judge'
Franco-Greek TV and radio presenter Nikos Aliagas is more than that.Franco-Greek TV and radio presenter Nikos Aliagas is more than that.
French court cuts damages owed by rogue trader Jerome Kerviel
A French appeals court has cut the amount of damages owed by trader Jerome Kerviel to his former employer Societe Generale to a million euros.A French appeals court has cut the amount of damages owed by trader Jerome Kerviel to his former employer Societe Generale to a million euros.
French economy slows in Q2
France's economy slowed for the first time in three years between April and June - shrinking 0.1 percent - with a dip in consumer spending being blamed.France's economy slowed for the first time in three years between April and June - shrinking 0.1 percent - with a dip in consumer spending being blamed.
India agrees to buy French Rafale fighters
India has signed a deal to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets from France to rebuild its ageing fleet.India has signed a deal to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets from France to rebuild its ageing fleet.
This is not a pipe: Magritte's 'Treachery of Images' beguiles Paris
The Pompidou Centre in Paris is holding a new exhibition on Magritte, looking at how his surrealist paintings explored philosophical thought, such as the relationship between words and…The Pompidou Centre in Paris is holding a new exhibition on Magritte, looking at how his surrealist paintings explored philosophical thought, such as the relationship between words and…
France lodges furious protest after Belgian police drive migrants across the border
France has lodged a furious protest with Belgium after two police officers from there drove a group of illegal migrants across the border into French territory.France has lodged a furious protest with Belgium after two police officers from there drove a group of illegal migrants across the border into French territory.
France pledges more resources to combat terrorism
French President François Hollande has announced additional resources to support victims and combat terrorism.French President François Hollande has announced additional resources to support victims and combat terrorism.
Former French President in hospital with lung infection
83-year-old former head of state Jacques Chirac "will remain in hospital for the next few days" according to his son-in-law Frederic Salat-Baroux.83-year-old former head of state Jacques Chirac "will remain in hospital for the next few days" according to his son-in-law Frederic Salat-Baroux.
France delivers second Mistral helicopter carrier to Egypt
France has delivered a second Mistral helicopter carrier to Egypt as part of a $1bn deal signed last year.France has delivered a second Mistral helicopter carrier to Egypt as part of a $1bn deal signed last year.
Paris police clear more than 1,500 migrants from street camp
Police in Paris have evacuated a camp holding around 1,500 migrants who have been living on the streets of the French capital for weeks.Police in Paris have evacuated a camp holding around 1,500 migrants who have been living on the streets of the French capital for weeks.
'Divines': girl power in a Paris suburb
This week Cinema Box brings you ‘Divines’, laureate of the Golden Camera in Cannes, which rewards first feature films.This week Cinema Box brings you ‘Divines’, laureate of the Golden Camera in Cannes, which rewards first feature films.
Castroviejo wins European time trial title
Spaniard Jonathan Castroviejo became the first ever European time trial champion on Thursday after winning the 45.Spaniard Jonathan Castroviejo became the first ever European time trial champion on Thursday after winning the 45.
EU should offer 'constructive criticism' to China - Dalai Lama
The Dalai Lama has told the European Parliament in Strasbourg that the EU should offer “constructive criticism” to China.The Dalai Lama has told the European Parliament in Strasbourg that the EU should offer “constructive criticism” to China.
3D Lascaux cave comes to life
A replica of the famous prehistoric Lascaux cave in southern France has been created thanks to 3D technology, that allows for the look, feel and smell of the original to come to life.A replica of the famous prehistoric Lascaux cave in southern France has been created thanks to 3D technology, that allows for the look, feel and smell of the original to come to life.
Volcano spews lava on La Reunion island
A volcano on the French island of Reunion erupted on Sunday, shooting lava into the air.A volcano on the French island of Reunion erupted on Sunday, shooting lava into the air.
IMF Chief Christine Lagarde loses appeal, ordered to stand trial for negligence
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde is to stand trial from December 12 for her role in a 400-million-euro payout when she was France’s Economy…International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde is to stand trial from December 12 for her role in a 400-million-euro payout when she was France’s Economy…
Alstom in crisis talks with French government over train making plant
Alstom has begun crisis talks over plans to stop making trains at its plant in Belfort. The French government is insisting the facility remains open.Alstom has begun crisis talks over plans to stop making trains at its plant in Belfort. The French government is insisting the facility remains open.
Sanofi and Verily pair up to improve diabetes treatment
French drugmaker Sanofi and the US firm Verily are to invest around $500 million (445 million euros) in a joint venture to help people with diabetes.French drugmaker Sanofi and the US firm Verily are to invest around $500 million (445 million euros) in a joint venture to help people with diabetes.
Film stars react to US election campaign
Euronews asks celebrities gathered in the French town of Deauville for the American Film Festival how they feel about the upcoming US election.Euronews asks celebrities gathered in the French town of Deauville for the American Film Festival how they feel about the upcoming US election.
Volcano erupts on La Reunion island
A volcano on La Reunion in the Indian ocean has erupted for the second time this year.A volcano on La Reunion in the Indian ocean has erupted for the second time this year.
Schoolboy arrested in Paris on suspicion of planning 'imminent' attack
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in Paris on suspicion of preparing what’s described as an imminent “violent action.A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in Paris on suspicion of preparing what’s described as an imminent “violent action.
Woman charged over foiled Paris terror plot
French prosecutors have charged one of four women arrested over a foiled terror attack near Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.French prosecutors have charged one of four women arrested over a foiled terror attack near Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Foiled Paris attack suspect 'engaged' to Normandy priest killer
One of three women arrested over a foiled attack in Paris had been “promised as a bride” to two men behind attacks on police officers and a priest earlier this year, the Paris prosecutor said on FridaOne of three women arrested over a foiled attack in Paris had been “promised as a bride” to two men behind attacks on police officers and a priest earlier this year, the Paris prosecutor said on Frida
'In Bed with Victoria': French Hollywood-style comedy
Belgian actress Virginie Efira delivers an oustanding performance as Victoria Spick, a criminal lawyer who is as shrewd in the courtroom as she is a disaster in her private life.Belgian actress Virginie Efira delivers an oustanding performance as Victoria Spick, a criminal lawyer who is as shrewd in the courtroom as she is a disaster in her private life.
Paris attack suspect pledges allegiance to ISIL - investigators
Sources close to the inquiry say the young woman, who was arrested along with two others, is the daughter of the owner of the vehicle found packed with gas canisters near Notre Dame cathedral.Sources close to the inquiry say the young woman, who was arrested along with two others, is the daughter of the owner of the vehicle found packed with gas canisters near Notre Dame cathedral.