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Paris attacks: François Hollande calls for unity and calm

Following is a translation of the televised address by President Francois Hollande during the deadly attacks in Paris on Friday

France

Terror in Paris: citizens reply with #PortesOuvertes (open doors)

Parisians took to Twitter to try to help those on the streets as the evening’s terror attacks unfolded. Some asked for help, giving their location

France

"They shot right into the crowd, shouting Allah Akbar"

“They shot right into the crowd, shouting Allah Akbar” (“God is greatest”), a witness reported following the attack on the concert hall. “Some guys

Cinema

Award-winning animation film offers poetic journey into parallel world

This week in Cinema Box, we bring you the wonderful French animation film ‘April and the Extraordinary World’ (original title: ‘Avril et le monde

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Research ship to remind UN delegates of the sea's influence on climate

A ship that’s been sailing around the world documenting marine life has dropped anchor on the Seine in Paris in the run up to a UN conference on

France

German spooks under scrutiny over claims French Foreign Minister Fabius was spied on

“Spying among friends is not at all acceptable,” said German Chancellor Angela Merkel when allegations emerged in 2013 that the United States had

France

French police accuse militants of inciting violence at Calais migrant camp

The French Channel port of Calais is struggling to cope with the thousands of migrants living in a makeshift camp waiting for an opportunity to

France

Millions fall silent to mark Armistice Day

Millions of people across Europe and the world have taken part in Armistice Day commemorations. In the French capital, President Francois Hollande

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France

French Olympic triathlete Laurent Vidal dies at 31

Economy

France 'ready to cut stake in Renault' says economy minister

The French Economy Minister has said the state is ready to reduce its stake in Renault once taxpayers’ interests are preserved. Emmanuel Macron added

France

Benzema's lawyer says full recording clears his client of blackmail

The alleged sex-tape blackmail case of French international Mathieu Valbuena continues to dominate the front and back pages in France and beyond. His

France

Benzema placed under investigation on blackmail charges

France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has been placed under investigation on accusations he denies that he was involved in a blackmail attempt

Sport

Valbuena and Benzema left out of French squad

French striker Matthieu Valbuena has been left out of the international squad for his country’s two matches against Germany and England later this

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Paris: May the Christmas force be with you

Robots and Star Wars characters herald the arrival of the Christmas season in the French capital.

France

Benzema under formal investigation over Valbuena sex-tape "blackmail" plot

French footballer Karim Benzema is placed under formal investigation over a sex tape "blackmail" plot against team mate Mathieu Valbuena.

Sport

Ex-head of IAAF investigated in corruption inquiry

Lamine Diack is the latest to be investigated in an alleged financial scandal in sport. He is the ex-head of the International Association of

France

France to abolish ban on blood donation for gay men

A more than 30-year law banning homosexual men from donating blood in France is to be abolished. The measure was originally set up to halt the spread

Sport

Benzema questioned in French sex tape case

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was questioned on Wednesday by French police in connection with an inquiry into an alleged blackmail. Investigators

Economy

Michelin to shed 1,600 jobs in European plant shake-up

Michelin says it is closing several European sites with the loss of around 1,600 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan. The French tyre company

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