France

Terrorism, protests, love life scandal: Hollande’s presidency

by Béatrice LE BOHEC PARIS, France (AFP) -- Francois Hollande's presidency has been overshadowed by an unprecedented wave of jihadist…

France’s Hollande says will not seek re-election

by Adam PLOWRIGHT Guy JACKSON PARIS, France (AFP) -- French President Francois Hollande dramatically announced Thursday he would not seek…

Football: Russia under scrutiny at Confederations Cup draw

Kazan, Russia ( AFP ) -- The wisdom of awarding Russia the right to stage the 2018 World Cup will come under sharp…

Controversial British photographer David Hamilton dies

Paris, France (AFP ) Controversial British fashion photographer David Hamilton, 83, was found dead in his Parisian home Friday, emergency services…

Francois Fillon: reformist champion for the French right

by Guy JACKSON PARIS, France (AFP) -- Francois Fillon, the candidate who will represent the French right in next year's…

Female monkeys use wile to rally troops

PARIS, France (AFP) -- Female vervet monkeys manipulate males into fighting battles by lavishing attention on brave soldiers while giving…

Sarkozy knocked out of French presidential race

by Gina DOGGETT Guy JACKSON PARIS, France (AFP) --Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy crashed out of the presidential election on…

Bollywood actress attacked in Paris: police

PARIS, France (AFP) -- Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat was punched in the face and sprayed with tear gas by masked…

Two French tourists die at Great Barrier Reef

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Two French tourists died Wednesday while snorkelling at a popular tourist spot on the Great Barrier…

Tennis: All is forgiven as France tackle Czechs for Fed Cup

Paris, France ( AFP ) -by Dave JAMES The Czech Republic target a fifth Fed Cup title in six years against a…

Remaining Jungle migrants relocated after two days in limbo

CALAIS, France (AFP) - by Gina DOGGETT and Baptiste BECQUART Most of the migrants left wandering the Calais "Jungle" as…

D-Day for Calais ‘Jungle’ camp clearance

by Serene ASSIR Claire GALLEN CALAIS, France (AFP) -- French authorities will on Monday begin moving thousands of people out…

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