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French police in 'anger march' over conditions, high suicide rates

Thousands of police officers in France are marching in Paris for the first strike in almost two decades to call for improved working conditions.

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Polyglot or mono: the word wars in Brussels

Despite Brexit, English remains a key working language in the EU, which creates a certain amount of friction with the French speakers in Brussels.

France

Watch back: France remembers former President Jacques Chirac

The Elysée declared Monday a National Day of Mourning in France.

France

Hundreds queue to say farewell to Jacques Chirac

Hundreds braved the rain on Sunday to pay their respects to late French president Jacques Chirac lying in state at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris.

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Protesters cover Louvre's Pyramid in black treacle

Climate activists staging a peaceful protest at the Louvre museum dipped their hands in treacle, referencing a partnership with Total

France

French lawmakers approve IVF draft law for lesbians, single women

Single and lesbian women could soon be given access to fertility treatments but there is strong opposition from conservatives and the Catholic church.

Europe Decoded

Tributes paid on social media to Jacques Chirac | #TheCube

Emmanuel Macron tweeted that the former President and Prime Minister of France "resembled us and brought us together".

France

Jacques Chirac: A man of memorable words

He marked French politics with his snappy comments. Former French President Jacques Chirac who died on Thursday at age 86 will be remembered for his famous punchlines.

France

French #MeToo: Government advisor 'optimistic' despite Muller ruling

A Paris court ordered Sandra Muller to pay €15,000 in damages to a TV executive Eric Brion who she had accused of making sexually lewd remarks at a party.

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Large fire breaks out at chemical factory in French city of Rouen

A large fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday at a French factory in the northern port city of Rouen, local authorities said.

France

Jacques Chirac: Tributes pour in for former French president

'He carried a love for France all his life,' said Emmanuel Macron.

World

Calais carries out drills to prepare for Brexit disruption

Calais is prepared for whatever logistical shocks Brexit throws at the port, say officials.

France

Black smoke unleashed by fire at French chemicals factory 'not toxic'

A large fire at a French chemicals factory in the northern city of Rouen has been completely extinguished, local authorities said, adding that there were no reported deaths at this stage.

France

French #MeToo founder to pay damages for defamation

A Paris court ordered Sandra Muller to pay €15,000 in damages to a TV executive Eric Brion who she had accused of making sexually lewd remarks at a party.

France

Celebrity chef Marc Veyrat suing Michelin guide for loss of third star

Veyrat claims the downgrade came after a Michelin inspector mistakenly thought he used English Cheddar in a cheese souffle, instead of using local cheese varieties.

France

Black panther that prowled rooftops in French town kidnapped from zoo

A black panther that was spotted prowling rooftops in France has been stolen from a zoological park.

France

Controversy as France debates extending IVF to lesbians & single women

We look at the controversial debate raging in France about extending IVF to lesbians & single women and what the picture is elsewhere in Europe.

Germany

EU negotiator Barnier says UK's Brexit stance is 'unacceptable'

EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said talks with the UK were in a "very sensitive and difficult phase" as he criticised the UK government's position.

France

Mediator: Landmark trial opens in France over antidiabetic pill

Servier Laboratories, the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines (ANSM) and 21 other defendants will face 2,684 plaintiffs. They allege that Mediator, marketed as an antidiabetic drug, has cost the lives of hundreds of patients.

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Iconic Orient Express showcased in Lyon for European Heritage Days

Josephine Baker, Mata Hari, and the Belgian king were a few of the celebrities that travelled on the luxury train.