It is best that Ablyazov is tried in Britain or France: Marchenkot would be best if he is tried in Britain or France, but tried fairly and given the term he deserves, and that the country he is tried in makes sure that he serves the term he is given: Marchenko
17 September 2013
Male nudes to display assets at the OrsayThe glory of the male form is the focus of Paris's Musee d'Orsay programme this autumn, with hundreds of naked men waiting to adorn its illustrious walls.
11 September 2013
Syria at heart of EU talks in VilniusEU foreign ministers gather Friday in the Lithuanian capital Vilnius seeking a joint position on Syria as France stands alone in the 28-nation bloc in favour of military intervention.
05 September 2013
French, German leaders in historic visit to WWII massacre siteFrench President Francois Hollande and German counterpart Joachim Gauck pay a landmark visit to the ghost village of Oradour-sur-Glane where 642 people were massacred by Nazi troops during World War II.
Politician says Venice museum damaged by French demandAn Italian local politician has alleged the Doge's Palace in Venice was damaged to install an air-conditioning system demanded by a French museum for a rare Manet exhibition.
02 September 2013
French Socialists under fire over pension 'non-reforms'The Socialist government's plans to reform France's debt-ridden pension system , to be presented to ministers this month, fail to address the core problems and could spark fresh tensions with Brussels.
02 September 2013
Michael Douglas kicks-off Deauville film festival Michael Douglas was the big name star on the red carpet as the 39th Deauville film festival opened on Friday night with a screening of the actor's latest movie, "My Life with Liberace".
31 August 2013
Indian Ocean paradise island beset by shark controversy The dangers of shark attacks are no secret for Georges, who as a kid was repeatedly warned to beware of the large predators lurking in the tropical waters off his native Reunion island.
Russia requests Ablyazov's extradition from FranceRussian Prosecutor’s Office has filed an extradition request with the French authorities asking for extradition of the former head of Kazakhstan's BTA Bank Mukhtar Ablyazov.
Thieves pinch 70,000-euro ring from Cannes store Two thieves stole a 70,000 euro ($93,000) diamond ring from a Cannes jewellery store on Tuesday, pocketing the gem while a saleslady had her back turned.
21 August 2013
French animation fuels Hollywood French animators are enjoying global success, most recently with the blockbuster comedy "Despicable Me 2", US studio Universal's most profitable film ever.
20 August 2013
France's 'Devil's advocate' lawyer Verges dies at 88 Jacques Verges, the provocative French lawyer who earned the nickname "Devil's advocate" by defending a series of high-profile criminals from Klaus Barbie to Carlos the Jackal.