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Strikes and demonstrations against the Hollande government's plan to reform the country's sacrosanct employment law

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Proposed changes in a new labour law for French workers

A new labour law for France has electrified sections of the French left and angered employees in the private sector. It has been dubbed “the bosses

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Nationwide day of protest in France against controversial labour reforms

A nationwide day of protest in France is causing transport disruptions, with thousands of workers out on the streets

France

French labour laws: how do working conditions compare?

There are grumblings in France over fresh plans to reform rigid labour laws around the country’s precious 35-hour working week. The hostility from

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Why are French workers striking and what does it mean?

France has been hit by widespread disruption caused by two separate strikes which have cut transport services and brought protesting workers onto the

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Black Wednesday in France as nationwide protests are planned against labour reforms

France is bracing itself for nationwide protests and some stoppages against a government proposed labour reform bill. Unions across the board are up

Italy

Hollande and Renzi stand shoulder to shoulder on terror, Libya and migration

Europe’s migration crisis, the threat of terrorism and a new high-speed train link between their two countries were key talking points for Francois

Sport

Rough but no tumble as Matthews stays in yellow at Paris-Nice

Australia’s Michael Matthews remains in yellow after stage 2 of Paris-Nice. Cofidis rider Nacer Bouhanni was extremely unhappy with the way the stage

France

'Horror' dentist on trial accused of mutilating patients in France

A dentist is on trial in central France accused of mutilating dozens of his patients. Dutchman Mark van Nierop is facing charges of intentional

Cinema

Not just for kids: 'Cartoon Movie' sees boom in adult animation films

Key players in the animation film industry have been meeting in the French city of Lyon for 'Cartoon Movie', which brings together makers, producers and distributors.

Sport

Swift is swift but Démare swifter as Frenchman wins Paris-Nice stage 1

After an extremely tough stage 1 in ''Paris-Nice'':http://www.letour.fr/paris-nice/2016/us/ the Frenchman Arnaud Démare thrilled the home fans with a sprint victory in Vendôme.

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France opens new refugee camp, amid protest

The country's first international-standard refugee camp has opened in Grande-Synthe, near Dunkirk.

Economy

More problems for Hinkley Point as EDF executive quits in protest

French utility EDF won't delay a decision on building nuclear reactors at Hinkley Point in England even though its finance director has quit saying the project is too risky.

France

The controversial awarding of France's highest honour to top Saudi prince

Controversy is mounting after the French presidency awarded the Légion d’Honneur, the country’s highest decoration, to Mohammed ben Nayef, Crown

Sport

Paris-Nice: Michael Matthews claims opening time trial

Australia’s Michael Matthews produced a superb display to clinch the 6.1km prologue on the opening day of the 2016 Paris-Nice. The Orica-GreenEdge

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Air France jet narrowly misses drone over Paris

An Air France Airbus A320 jet almost hit a drone while preparing to land at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris last month. Accident investigators at

France

Hollande and Merkel stand together on migration ahead of EU-Turkey summit

The French and German leaders presented a united front over Europe’s migration crisis on Friday, ahead of an emergency EU summit with Turkey on

My Europe Series

Victims of domestic violence struggle for justice

Far too many women, and it _is_ more often than not women, are subjected to domestic violence. Some wives and mothers are driven to breaking point and kill their tormentors. Can they expect justice? D

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German media claim French 'downplayed' nuclear incident

Reports in German media claim a incident at a French nuclear power plant close to the border with Germany was downplayed by the French authorities

World News

Paris and London put pressure on Russia over attacks in Syria

France and Britain on Thursday called on the Syrian government and its Russian ally to end attacks on Western-backed rebels

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