Latest France News
RSS-
North Versailles candidates mull options
"I thought it was a good race," said Snyder, 43, "and I want to congratulate all of the candidates and their families. I think they all ran first-class ...
-
Writer takes own life in Paris Notre Dame
French writer Dominique Venner, 78, has killed himself at the altar in Notre Dame Cathedral in protest against gay marriage and African ...
-
French await Dettori contact before approval
French racing authority France Galop has said it is awaiting further contact from Frankie Dettori concerning a "medical" matter if the rider's application for a renewed licence is to be approved. France Galop banned the Italian for six months after he tested positive for cocaine at Longchamp last September. Dettori was due to return to action at Leicester on Monday, but his ...
More France News
RSS-
Notre-Dame suicide a Âwake up callÂ’
FRONT National leader Marine Le Pen has paid tribute to a far-right historian who committed suicide in Notre-Dame Cathedral, saying it was an act ...
-
As Shocked Tourists Watch French Activist Protesting Marriage Equality Shoots Himself In Notre Dame
Dominque Venner , 78, made his way to the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Tuesday, placed a letter on the altar, pulled out an automatic pistol and, to the horror of surrounding tourists, shot himself through the mouth. The reason? Police have not yet released the letter he left behind so facts are uncertain, but based on the essay he left on his site prior to pulling the trigger, many ...
-
France deserts the sinking ship of Europe
A few days ago the news emerged that France might be preparing to leave the EU. Marine Le Pen, head of "National Front" party, argues that France has no future in the EU, and if the country wants to develop further, it should seriously consider the option of self-navigation. Is this the case and what could France expect if it is no longer a member of the ...
-
Notre-Dame de Paris suicide a political act – far-rightist Marine Le Pen
France's far-right party leader Marine Le Pen has paid tribute to the man who killed himself in the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, saying it was a "political ...
-
Bouteflika remains in France - Sellal
Algiers - Algeria's prime minister, reacting to reports that President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is seriously ill, said the 76-year-old was recovering in France but had been ordered by his doctors to ...
-
Seventh day of Cannes Film Festival
The seventh day is traditionally one of rest, but not on the Croisette in Cannes. Halfway through the 66th film festival in the French Riviera town, celebrities came out in their droves to tread the red carpet. Euronews correspondent Fred Ponsard says the race for the Palme D’Or is back on with the screening of two films that have charmed festival goers. ';There was thunderous ...
-
Belgiums Elia interested in stakes in Dutch French grids
BRUSSELS | Wed May 22, 2013 2:59am EDT BRUSSELS May 22 (Reuters) - Belgium's power grid operator Elia would consider buying stakes in Dutch grid firm TenneT and French operator RTE, owned by state-controlled electricity company EDF, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday. "They are really in same market zone as Elia, since they are neighbouring countries this makes it interesting ...
-
Tomic Will Play French Open Despite Troubles Woodbridge
MELBOURNE ...
-
Video Rowland Rubio join The X Factor Douglas Damon in Cannes
The day's top showbiz news and headlines including Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio join 'The X Factor,' Michael Douglas hits the Cannes Film Festival, and Carol Burnett will be honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American ...
-
Mehriban Aliyeva holds meetings in National Assembly of France - PHOTOS
A delegation, headed by the First Lady of Azerbaijan, President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, President of Azerbaijani-French Working Group on Inter-Parliamentary Relations Mehriban Aliyeva, is on a visit to Paris. According to AzerTag, Mehriban Aliyeva visited the National Assembly of France on 21 May. The First Lady was welcomed by the head of the National Assembly, Claude ...
-
French Open 2013 Sam Stosur injury free and feeling confident ahead of Roland Garros
Australia Australia's Samantha Stosur is confident that a frustrating year may have taken a turn for the better as she prepares to get her French Open campaign underway.A combination of injuries and mixed form have meant the 29-year-old is yet to build any real momentum in 2013.Even the claycourt season, when she typically shines, started slowly with first-round losses in Stuttgart and ...
-
PSA Peugeot Citroen to shut site near Paris
PARIS: PSA Peugeot Citroen plans to close a research and administrative site near Paris and transfer its 660 workers to other plants as part of the French carmaker's cost-cutting plans, according to an internal document seen by Reuters. The group also plans to put the building at Meudon, on the outskirts of Paris, up for sale, according to the document. PSA said earlier this year that it ...
-
Azerbaijani pavilion arouses interest among Cannes Film Festival visitors
Azerbaijan`s pavilion arranged as part of the Cannes Film Festival has caused keen interest among visitors. Azerbaijan`s delegation includes head of the unit at cinematography department at the Culture and Tourism Ministry Yusif Sheykhov, director of "Azerbaijanfilm" film studio Mushvig Hatamov, director of "Azanfilm" Fariz Ahmadov, and director Ayaz ...
-
Picture perfect Ash with Aaradhya at Cannes
We all know that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has always been a hands on mother. Aaradhya often travels along with her superstar mom during trips and even this time Aaradhya has accompanied her mom at Cannes.Looking perfect in a black Zach Posen mermaid cut skirt worn with Saint Laurent shirt and Armani belt, Ash was busy giving interviews when her little daughter Aaradhya woke up and Aishwarya ...
-
Cannes James Gray on The Immigrant Marion Cotillard and Returning to the Fest
Cannes keeps inviting him back, but the director admits a fondness for Venice, confesses he didn't know Marion Cotillard's films and advises travelers to never check their ...
-
Cannes Apsara Distribution Gets Asia Rights to Harrison Fords Paranoia
Cannes: While Theft Continues to Plague Fest, Charity Event Hits the Carlton (Column) The company has a deal with Buena Vista International in selected territories Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam and Cambodia. Titles secured by Apsara ...
-
UPI Sports Calendar for Wednesday May 22
© 2013 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Any reproduction, republication, redistribution and/or modification of any UPI content is expressly prohibited without UPI's prior written ...
-
French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch on May 22
Wed May 22, 2013 12:49am EDT Below are company-related news and stories from French and Benelux media which could have an impact on the region's markets or individual stocks. PSA PEUGEOT CITROEN PSA Peugeot Citroen plans to close a research and administrative site near Paris and transfer its 660 workers to other plants as part of the French carmaker's cost-cutting plans, according to an ...
-
Celebrity Photos of the Week The Hoff tells the time and other Cannes weirdness
BOUFFANTER: Marion Cotillard piled her hair onto the top of her head for the screening of Blood Ties at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday.(Yves ...
-
Tomic will play French says Woodbridge
Bernard Tomic will be able to ignore the controversy surrounding his father when he plays next week's French Open, according to Todd ...
-
French Tax Soars Over 100
Flag of France (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Over 8,000 French households paid taxes topping 100% of their incomes, according to French Finance Ministry ...
-
Right wing essayist kills self to show French decay
(50 mins ago) A far-right writer and activist shot himself dead in front of the altar of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris yesterday, after calling for ';spectacular'' action to protect France's identity. Police confirmed the man's identity as Dominique Venner, 78, an essayist and activist linked with France's far-right and nationalist groups. His suicide was ...
France Featured
-
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
News from around our Network
