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French Court Will Keep Questioning Lagarde
International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde is to face a second day of questioning on Friday in a French court over her role in a large payout to a businessman in 2008, when she was ...
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Shirley Bassey urges Cannes Festival luminaries to pull out their Goldfingers at Aids fundraiser
With an apt rendition of "Goldfinger," singing legend Shirley Bassey roused celebrity revelers to dig deep into their pockets at the 20th amfAR gala in the Cap D'Antibes, helping to raise an estimated $25 million for Aids ...
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French business confidence lowest since Aug 2009
manufacturing sector rose to 92 from 88 in April, beating economists' expectations for a reading of 89. Though the index remained well below its long-term average of 100, the rise showed confidence in the sector at its highest since February, suggesting the worst may be over for the long-suffering industrial sector. But INSEE's broader indicator of overall business confidence, ...
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Paris Gallerys sweet smell of success
Dubai. Paris. London.New York. Paris Gallery Group CEO Mohammed Abdul Rahim Al Fahim is aiming to conquer them all with his family's luxury retail ...
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Cannes festival hit by second suspected jewellery heist
The Cannes film festival was hit by a second suspected jewellery heist after a diamond necklace worth EUR2 million disappeared during a star-studded party, according to upmarket jeweller De ...
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France calls for consensus between Lebanon rivals
Patrice Paoli said in remarks published Friday.Paoli told the pan-Arab daily al-Hayat that a consensus among political leaders is required in light of the gun battles ...
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Ways to get on to the Cannes red carpet
By promote your film even if it is not in the festival but only in the market: Clearly, it doesn't take a lot to go to Cannes. There was Sherlyn Chopra, whose film Kamasutra 3D is premiering at Cannes Film Market, dressed in a transparent black outfit which left little to imagination. Even Ameesha Patel, whose last film we cannot even remember, landed to endorse Shortcut Romeo-the Neil ...
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Ritesh Batras Lunchbox wins Grand Rail dOr at Cannes
Ritesh Batra's debut film Lunchbox has bagged the Critics Week Viewers Choice Award also known as Grand Rail d'Or at the 66th Cannes Film ...
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Kenya Film Pact to Allow Kenyan Filmmakers to Shoot in France
The Kenya Film Commission (KFC) and the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) have signed a memorandum of understanding to fortify film activities in the two countries. The 14-clause agreement highlighted areas of mutual cooperation ranging from film co-production, festivals, training and institutional strengthening. Under the agreement, the two institutions have committed to support cinema ...
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Azarenka brings new mindset to French Open
PARIS (AP) -- Victoria Azarenka used to create the impression on court she was contending with more than an opponent. There seemed to be demons at play as ...
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Serenas biggest challenge herself at French Open
Venus dispatched, Serena next for Brit Robson Based on form, Serena Williams is a stand-out favourite to win a second French Open title, but her record at Roland Garros means she approaches the tournament with a touch of apprehension and fearful of the "lady in the mirror". Williams is world No 1, unbeaten in 24 matches and has won four consecutive tournaments, yet she remains ...
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Briton John Steele found hanged in French jail
John Steele, 38, was found by prison guards hanging in his cell on Tuesday, four days after he was remanded in custody. Steele, who had lived near Paris for some years, was believed to be behind a scheme which took more than 1 million in loans from French banks. A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are aware of the death of a British national in France on 21 May and we stand ready to ...
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Is the French Military the Best Counterterrorism Response in Mali
According to Fiona Blyth, France's intervention in Mali shows that the West's 'war model' for dealing with international terrorism is alive and well. We may still prefer the model, she observes, but that shouldn't stop us from considering the merits of other counterterrorism strategies. By Fiona Blyth for International Peace Institute ...
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IMF chief is back in court over 2007 payout to a French tycoon
IMF chief Christine Lagarde is back in court today facing more questions over her role in a controversial payout made to a French businessman. If the judges feel she has a case to answer she will be placed under formal investigation and could lose her current job. Although she’s not being accused of benefiting from the 400 million euro payout, she is being questioned over an alleged ...
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Cannes thefts comebacks and lesbian love scenes
Cannes has become a victim to its glamour once again, as a second suspected jewellery theft of a diamond necklace worth almost 2 million euros was reported on Thursday. Despite heavy security, it disappeared from a hotel during a star-studded event, according to jeweller De Grisogono. Lightening up the red carpet, actor Jerry Lewis made his comeback at the premiere for his latest film in 18 ...
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Second jewellery theft reported near Cannes as high value necklace is taken
Police said that the "high value" necklace was stolen on Wednesday night in Cap d'Antibes.Last week, thieves stole about $1m (663,000) worth of jewels after ripping a safe from the wall of a Novotel hotel room in Cannes. The jewellery was taken from the room of an employee of Chopard, the Swiss-based watch and jewellery maker that has loaned items to A-list stars walking the red ...
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R24m necklace stolen at Cannes
Actress Fan Bingbing poses during a photocall presenting the 'Green Carpet Collection' by luxury brand Chopard during the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 17, 2013. REUTERS/Regis ...
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Ishkq In Paris movie review
Love, as the sages say, is a many-splendoured thing. You can look at it as an occasion for stress and heartbreak (which is why we fall, never rise, in love). Or love can be a celebration of life. Director Prem Raj's debut film Main Aur Mrs Khanna took a quaint capricious look at love during times of adultery. On this occasion (Ishkq in Paris) he takes flight in a Parisian paradise where ...
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Documents show Britain bugged King Edward VIII paid Franco brother
King Edward VIII before his abdication and paid key Spanish leaders to keep the country neutral. The documents also include a letter describing a long night Prime ...
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Ryan Gosling skips Cannes film booed at festival
Ryan Gosling couldn't make it to the Cannes Film Festival this year despite starring in one of its premieres, "Only God Forgives." Gosling, 32, wrote a letter to Cannes director Thierry Fremaux apologizing for his absence. The Canadian actor was directing a movie of his own in Detroit, he wrote. It will be Gosling's directorial debut. Fremaux said he was sad Gosling ...
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Sam Stosur confident of being French Open title threat
France For all her struggles with form and fitness in 2013, Samantha Stosur's belief in making another serious run at the French Open title remains as strong as ever.The red clay of Roland Garros just has that effect on Australian tennis's leading light.Stosur heads into her 40th grand slam, starting on Sunday, on the back of statistically her worst start to a season since 2009.And, ...
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UPDATE 1-Cannes auction of space trip with DiCaprio raises 1.2 mln euros for charity
Thu May 23, 2013 9:18pm EDT (Adds dropped word "New" to 3rd paragraph and reference to DiCaprio's film) By Belinda Goldsmith CANNES May 24 (Reuters) - A trip to space with Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio raised 1.2 million euros ($1.5 million) for charity at a glitzy fundraiser at the Cannes film festival on Thursday. At the 20th annual event organized by amfAR, the Foundation for ...
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Valery Giscard dEstaing Former French president attacked by panda
Former French President Valery Giscard d'Estaing revealed Thursday that he was once attacked by a panda when the animal jumped on him at a zoo. The former Head of State ...
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France Lawmakers approve plan to offer more courses in English in French universities
most widely spoken languages in the world, is in danger. That's what right-wing politicians and defenders of the language of love would have you believe after French lawmakers on ...
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Englishisms in France Readers franglais favourites
A row over plans to teach some courses at French universities in English has outraged some defenders of the language of Moliere - but plenty of French people habitually sprinkle their speech with franglais. Here, readers share their favourite ...
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Mutual importance of Sino-Franco relations
China and France, two major regional powers in Asia and Europe respectively, have long had steady economic relations. Cultural ties have seen a disparity, however, which is perhaps due to the recently unsteady diplomatic relations between the two countries. In the last few months though, there has been a significant improve in this area.
France was one of the first western powers to recognize the People’s Republic of China as a legitimate country and established an embassy in the country before Great Britain, Germany or the United States. Since 2008, however, France has found itself often at odds with the emerging superpower, especially over its One China policy. Read more
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