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UN human rights chief blasts Western 'demagogues'
Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein accuses prominent Western politicians of peddling fear and hate in the same way as Islamist extremists.Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein accuses prominent Western politicians of peddling fear and hate in the same way as Islamist extremists.
Why France is the most likely to be the next to quit the EU
Exclusive: France is the most likely country to follow Britain in voting to quit the European Union amid a ‘bankruptcy of ideas’ about how to tackle its well-placed Eurosceptics, experts say, two montExclusive: France is the most likely country to follow Britain in voting to quit the European Union amid a ‘bankruptcy of ideas’ about how to tackle its well-placed Eurosceptics, experts say, two mont
Migrant influx will 'impoverish European nations,' Le Pen tells far-right convention
The leader of the French National Front, Marine Le Pen, has headlined a convention of European far-right parties in Milan. It comes just weeks afterThe leader of the French National Front, Marine Le Pen, has headlined a convention of European far-right parties in Milan. It comes just weeks after
Marine Le Pen criticised for posting pictures of ISIL on twitter account
The leader of France’s far right National Front, Marine Le Penn could face an investigation by French authorities for pictures she posted on herThe leader of France’s far right National Front, Marine Le Penn could face an investigation by French authorities for pictures she posted on her
Strasbourg voters unite against Le Pen's National Front
France’s National Front party failed to make a major breakthrough in the country’s regional elections. The party, led by Marine Le Pen, failed to winFrance’s National Front party failed to make a major breakthrough in the country’s regional elections. The party, led by Marine Le Pen, failed to win
'Une petite surprise' for France's far-right National Front
France’s far-right National Front has failed to win the big breakthrough it was hoping for in Sunday’s (December 13) local election run-offs afterFrance’s far-right National Front has failed to win the big breakthrough it was hoping for in Sunday’s (December 13) local election run-offs after
France's far-right fails to win a single region in elections
There was applause for the leader but the indications are France’s far-right National Front has failed to win a single region in the second round ofThere was applause for the leader but the indications are France’s far-right National Front has failed to win a single region in the second round of
French PM calls for opposition vote in bid to stop National Front election win
France’s mainstream political parties are scrambling to stop the rise of the far-right National Front – after its historic first-round lead inFrance’s mainstream political parties are scrambling to stop the rise of the far-right National Front – after its historic first-round lead in
National Front's rise to France's 'top party'
France’s National Front (FN), a kind of father-to-daughter family party, was co-founded by Jean-Marie Le Pen in the 1970s. It was popular under hisFrance’s National Front (FN), a kind of father-to-daughter family party, was co-founded by Jean-Marie Le Pen in the 1970s. It was popular under his
France's mainstream parties scramble to counter the shock breakthrough of the far-right National Front
The shock breakthrough of the far right National Front in French regional elections has left the mainstream parties scrambling to counter the advanceThe shock breakthrough of the far right National Front in French regional elections has left the mainstream parties scrambling to counter the advance
Many French voters shocked at Le Pen's breakthrough
Many French voters say the result of the first round of voting has come as a shock. The far-right National Front of Marine Le Pen made sweeping gainsMany French voters say the result of the first round of voting has come as a shock. The far-right National Front of Marine Le Pen made sweeping gains
Turnout slightly up in early stages on French regional elections
Voter turnout was slightly up on five years ago in early voting in the French regional elections on Sunday. The trend strengthened as the day woreVoter turnout was slightly up on five years ago in early voting in the French regional elections on Sunday. The trend strengthened as the day wore
Everything you need to know about France's regional elections
What are the elections taking place on December 6 and 13? The elections are to decide which party runs each region of France. It’s nothing to do withWhat are the elections taking place on December 6 and 13? The elections are to decide which party runs each region of France. It’s nothing to do with
Marine Le Pen appears in French court on charge of inciting racial hatred
Marine Le Pen has appeared in court in France, accused of inciting racial hatred. The French National Front leader denies the charge. Avec notreMarine Le Pen has appeared in court in France, accused of inciting racial hatred. The French National Front leader denies the charge. Avec notre
France's Front National under fire for police acquittal tweets
Marine Le Pen and members of France’s Front National party have come in for criticism over their reaction to the news that two police officers wereMarine Le Pen and members of France’s Front National party have come in for criticism over their reaction to the news that two police officers were
France's Front National founder Jean-Marie Le Pen angry over party suspension
The founder of France’s Front National party Jean-Marie Le Pen has reacted angrily to his suspension to the party. Refering to his daughter, theThe founder of France’s Front National party Jean-Marie Le Pen has reacted angrily to his suspension to the party. Refering to his daughter, the
France's Front National suspends founder Jean-Marie Le Pen
France’s Front National party (FN) has suspended founder Jean-Marie Le Pen over inflammatory remarks amid an ongoing feud with his daughter, currentFrance’s Front National party (FN) has suspended founder Jean-Marie Le Pen over inflammatory remarks amid an ongoing feud with his daughter, current
Femen protest disrupts Marine Le Pen's May Day rally
The Front National leader was taken aback by three topless activists who interrupted her annual speech in Paris, making Nazi salutes from a nearby balcony.The Front National leader was taken aback by three topless activists who interrupted her annual speech in Paris, making Nazi salutes from a nearby balcony.
Le Pen grand-daughter to replace FN founder in French regional poll
Marion Marechal-Le Pen, the grand-daughter of France’s Front National (FN) founder, Jean-Marie Le Pen, is to replace him as candidate in regionalMarion Marechal-Le Pen, the grand-daughter of France’s Front National (FN) founder, Jean-Marie Le Pen, is to replace him as candidate in regional
France: Le Pen family feud deepens as Marine urges Jean-Marie to quit politics
French National Front leader Marine Le Pen has urged her father, party founder Jean Marie, to retire from politics. The 86-year-old last weekFrench National Front leader Marine Le Pen has urged her father, party founder Jean Marie, to retire from politics. The 86-year-old last week
France: National Front rift deepens, as leader opposes father's election candidacy
Jean-Marie Le Pen is facing the fallout of a string of controversial comments. His daughter, Marine – the leader of France’s far-right National FrontJean-Marie Le Pen is facing the fallout of a string of controversial comments. His daughter, Marine – the leader of France’s far-right National Front
The genesis of a family feud at the top of France's National Front
The father and daughter duo at the head of France’s far-right National Front party may well truly be a thing of the past. The Le Pen family drama hasThe father and daughter duo at the head of France’s far-right National Front party may well truly be a thing of the past. The Le Pen family drama has
France: National Front leader to oppose father in election bid
The leader of France’s far-right National Front, Marine Le Pen says she will oppose her father standing in upcoming regional elections, as a rift inThe leader of France’s far-right National Front, Marine Le Pen says she will oppose her father standing in upcoming regional elections, as a rift in
French conservatives deliver Socialists sharp slap in local polls
Fans of France’s ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy threw out a cheer after the centre-right UMP party he leads looked to have won some two thirds of theFans of France’s ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy threw out a cheer after the centre-right UMP party he leads looked to have won some two thirds of the
Sarkozy denies far-right Marine Le Pen victory in French local elections
Setting the conditions in France for a “massive swing back to the right and centre”. That’s the view of centre-right UMP party leader Nicolas SarkozySetting the conditions in France for a “massive swing back to the right and centre”. That’s the view of centre-right UMP party leader Nicolas Sarkozy
Sarkozy's UMP party knocks National Front into second place in French local elections
Former President Nicolas Sarkozy’s conservative UMP party and their allies have won the first round of French local elections, denying Marine LeFormer President Nicolas Sarkozy’s conservative UMP party and their allies have won the first round of French local elections, denying Marine Le
French regional vote: Polls suggest Front National has mediocre first round
Initial exit polls suggest Le Pen's Front National has had a disappointing first round in the French elections, while Nicolas Sarkozy's UMP looks set to triumph.Initial exit polls suggest Le Pen's Front National has had a disappointing first round in the French elections, while Nicolas Sarkozy's UMP looks set to triumph.
France regional elections: exit polls put Sarkozy's UMP in lead
Exit polls following the first round of regional elections in France suggest President Nicolas Sarkozy’s UMP Party will come out in the lead. TheExit polls following the first round of regional elections in France suggest President Nicolas Sarkozy’s UMP Party will come out in the lead. The
Le Pen's Front National hopes to top local elections in France
Voting began on Sunday in the first round of French local elections where the far-right Front National (FN) hopes to come top and consolidate leaderVoting began on Sunday in the first round of French local elections where the far-right Front National (FN) hopes to come top and consolidate leader
Le Pen's party accused of misusing EU cash
The far right Front National party of France has been accused of misusing European Parliament funds. EU officials accuse Marine Le Pen’s party ofThe far right Front National party of France has been accused of misusing European Parliament funds. EU officials accuse Marine Le Pen’s party of