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French ambassador leaves Kazakhstan
The Ambassador of France Jean-Charles Berthonnet has completed his diplomatic mission in Kazakhstan.
03 September 2013
Politician says Venice museum damaged by French demand
An 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.
29 August 2013
Actors Cassel, Bellucci split after 14 years of marriage
Actors Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel, one of the film industry's most famous couples, announced Monday they had separated after 14 years of marriage.
28 August 2013
Russia requests Ablyazov's extradition from France
Russian 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.
23 August 2013
French court leaves Kazakhstan's Ablyazov in custody
French court has denied release on bail to the ex-chairman of Kazakhstan's BTA Bank Mukhtar Ablyazov.
23 August 2013
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.
16 August 2013
Climate change seen behind ancient civilizations' fall
A cold, dry spell that lasted hundreds of years may have driven the collapse of Eastern Mediterranean civilizations in the 13th century BC.
15 August 2013
For one month only, Paris pokes fun at Parisians
A loving couple queues in front of a Parisian cafe. "For the brunch, I've got one table at 6pm", a waiter tells them.
10 August 2013
Bank says Kazakh oligarch caused losses for foreign banks
Kazakh bank BTA said Thursday that exiled oligarch Mukhtar Ablyazov had embezzled at least $6 billion and also caused hundreds of millions in losses for foreign banks.
09 August 2013
Full beards make style comeback in France
Learned and serious like the ancient Greeks or casual like 1950s "Beats"; the full beard is back in fashion in France to the delight of the nation's barbers.
07 August 2013
Ablyazov faces 13 years in jail in Kazakhstan
The exile banker Mukhtar Ablyazov may face 13-year imprisonment with confiscation of property in Kazakhstan that is currently seeking his extradition from France.
06 August 2013
Ablyazov arrested for 40 days in France
Former head of BTA Bank Mukhtar Ablyazov was sentenced to 40 days in jail by the French court.
06 August 2013
Kazakhstan requests Ablyazov's extradition from France
Kazakhstan General Prosecutor’s Office has sent a request to France asking for extradition of Mukhtar Ablyazov to Kazakhstan.
06 August 2013
Hot-air balloon festival in France sets two new records
A massive gathering of hot-air balloon enthusiasts in northeastern France has set two world records, filling the sky with 408 of the colourful craft at one time and lining up 391 of them for takeoff.
06 August 2013
Ablyazov apprehension operation a 'Trojan horse': The Independent
New details of the apprehension of Kazakhstan exile banker unveiled.
05 August 2013
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