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France

# france - Yesterday’s News

Lourdes evacuated as French flash floods claim first victim

The pilgrimage site has been closed and some 2,000 people evacuated from the region.

# france - Tuesday 18 June, 2013

Has a ship that disappeared in 1679 been found?

The Griffin disappeared in 1679 – but now a beam has been found that may have been part of the ship.

# france - Monday 17 June, 2013

Blow to the head leaves Australian woman with French accent

“It makes me so angry because I am Australian. I am not French [though] I do not have anything against the French people”

Who’s who: Meet the nine men and one woman who make up the G8 leaders G8

Who’s who: Meet the nine men and one woman who make up the G8 leaders

Eight heads of government, and two EU presidents make up the G8 leaders who are gathering in Northern Ireland today and tomorrow.

Everything you need to know about the G8, but were afraid to ask G8

Everything you need to know about the G8, but were afraid to ask

A gathering of some of the world’s most powerful people is happening up the road in Northern Ireland today and tomorrow. But what’s it all about?

# france - Sunday 16 June, 2013

What has the G8 ever done for us? G8

What has the G8 ever done for us?

Here’s a list of all the topics that have been discussed in the last 38 summits. Has it been worth it?

# france - Friday 14 June, 2013

French chef jailed for posting videos of apprentice being pelted with eggs

The man and two apprentices filmed videos of them pelting a teenager with eggs, flour and food colouring.

# france - Thursday 13 June, 2013

Flights return to normal as air traffic controllers in France call off strike

Off on your holidays today? The good news is Aer Lingus and Ryanair are operating their full schedule today, but there could still be some delays.

# france - Wednesday 12 June, 2013

French air traffic controllers call off third day of crippling strike

France and Germany have asked the EU to delay its ‘Single European Sky’ plans, ending the strike a day early.

From Business ETC Aer Lingus and Ryanair cancel more flights as protest spreads accross Europe Strike

Aer Lingus and Ryanair cancel more flights as protest spreads accross Europe

Workers in ten other countries are expected to stage protests today including work-to-rule action and public information campaigns.

# france - Tuesday 11 June, 2013

Two dead over suspected mix-up of sleeping and blood pressure pills

France’s health regulator has withdrawn a brand of blood pressure pills amid fears of a packaging issue.

# france - Sunday 9 June, 2013

From The Score All the goals as Brazil beat France 3-0 Three And Easy This post contains videos

All the goals as Brazil beat France 3-0

The hosts look in fine form ahead of the Confederations Cup.

# france - Friday 7 June, 2013

Francois Hollande confuses Japanese with Chinese on State visit to Japan

The French president made the error on a three-day state visit to Japan.

# france - Wednesday 5 June, 2013

France says Assad regime has used the deadly chemical sarin

Meanwhile, it is reported this morning that the Assad regime has retaken the key western town of Qusayr.

# france - Wednesday 29 May, 2013

Man arrested after French soldier stabbed in the neck

Sources close to the investigation said the 22-year-old man arrested was a supporter of radical Islam.

# france - Tuesday 28 May, 2013

SARS-like virus claims 65-year-old French victim

The man is thought to have contracted the virus in Dubai.

# france - Monday 27 May, 2013

Photos: More than 150,000 protest against same-sex marriage in Paris

293 people were arrested and six people were injured after the major demonstration on the streets of Paris.

# france - Sunday 26 May, 2013

French soldier stabbed in neck outside Paris

Comparisons have been drawn between the attack and the killing of a British soldier earlier this week.

# france - Friday 24 May, 2013

Oxfam urges EU foreign ministers to extend the arms embargo on Syria War

Oxfam urges EU foreign ministers to extend the arms embargo on Syria

Transferring more weapons to Syria can only “exacerbate a hellish scenario for civilians” says Oxfam, who say extending the embargo would avoid fuelling an arms race.

# france - Tuesday 21 May, 2013

Man shoots himself at altar of the Notre Dame cathedral

The tourist attraction in Paris was evacuated this afternoon.

# france - Sunday 19 May, 2013

Casual snaps show Charles de Gaulle’s Irish holiday after resignation In Pictures This post contains videos

Casual snaps show Charles de Gaulle’s Irish holiday after resignation

Following his resignation in 1969, the French President sought solace in a “quiet holiday” touring Ireland.

British divorcee confesses to killing children by slitting their throats

The 48-year-old is reported to have admitted his crimes to French police, amid a bitter dispute over his visitation rights.

# france - Saturday 18 May, 2013

Poll: France has legalised gay marriage, would you welcome it in Ireland today? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: France has legalised gay marriage, would you welcome it in Ireland today?

French President Francois Hollande has signed gay marriage into law today, making it the 14th country to do so.

The 9 at 9: Saturday

Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your ‘summery’ Saturday.

# france - Friday 17 May, 2013

Police deploy in French schools after mass killing threat

The move comes after a man said he would stage mass killings and shoot himself.

Turkey and US demand Assad stand down

The US President and Turkish Prime Minister met in Washington to discuss Syria’s ongoing, bloody conflict.

# france - Thursday 16 May, 2013

From The Daily Edge The Hoff, frocks, umbrellas and Home & Away on the Great Gatsby red carpet Cannes Cannes This post contains images

# france - Wednesday 15 May, 2013

From Business ETC France enters recession in first quarter Eurozone

France enters recession in first quarter

French economic growth has been sluggish lately as a result of record unemployment and falling household demand – the key driver of the economy.

# france - Tuesday 14 May, 2013

Arrogant, uncaring BUT trustworthy – how Europeans see Germany

The prolonged economic crisis has actually separated the French from the Germans, and the Germans from everyone else, says a new report.

From Business ETC France wants to tax iPads and iPhones to fund the arts The Taxman

France wants to tax iPads and iPhones to fund the arts

A report commissioned by the French government has suggested that a four per cent tax could be imposed on the sale of smartphones and tablets to fund artistic and creative ventures.

The 9 at 9: Tuesday

Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day.

# france - Monday 13 May, 2013

Column: Insinuating that young people ‘aren’t bothered’ with politics is insulting and false

Various political scandals and our current economic woes have increased levels of mistrust in politicians among young people. This does not mean we are apathetic, we just need to be engaged, writes Órla Ryan.

Glamour, drama and offbeat: 6 facts about the Cannes Film Festival

The Cannes Film Festival begins this week and runs until 26 May.

# france - Wednesday 8 May, 2013

31 arrested as investigation into $50 million diamond heist continues

A Frenchman who is believed to have been one of the actual robbers was arrested in France, while some of the diamonds have been found in Switzerland.

# france - Tuesday 7 May, 2013

Naked Irishman causes ‘consternation’ among French nuns

The 46-year-old man apologised and told police he had not realised he was the only person taking in the hills of Provence.

Fodder from France due tomorrow for stricken Irish farmers

The fodder crisis has seen the IFA set up a fund so that it can transport huge amounts of fodder to farmers so that they can feed their animals.

From The Score Joey Barton gets suspended 2-match ban for ‘overweight ladyboy’ tweet Ill-advised

Joey Barton gets suspended 2-match ban for ‘overweight ladyboy’ tweet

The English midfielder will now be able to finish out his first season with Marseille on the football field.

# france - Wednesday 1 May, 2013

Coveney extends fodder scheme: ‘No animals should die of starvation’

The Minister also intervened with the banks and requested they provide more credit to farmers in need.

3,000 tonnes of fodder from France to help farmers in ‘crisis’

The IFA President said this might be the first of many more shipments of fodder.

# france - Monday 29 April, 2013

From The Score David Beckham can’t believe it as he sees red in France Sunday Lunge This post contains videos

David Beckham can’t believe it as he sees red in France

The Englishman’s sending off was for a sterner challenge than the flick that earned him marching orders at World Cup ’98 in the same country.

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