France
Sunday 19 October 2008
React (0)
Unbeaten Marseille close in on Lyon
Marseille moved into second after a convincing 3-1 win over Valenciennes. The only undefeated team after nine games, Marseille are now just one point behind leaders Lyon, who were held to a 1-1 home draw against Lille on Saturday.
Sunday 19 October 2008
React (0)
Munster in full Sale, Clermont fight back
Title holders Munster rocked a solid Sale side in a ruthless display Sunday, while France's Clermont washed away memories of their home thumping by Sale last week with a much-needed win over Montauban (photo).
Sunday 19 October 2008
React (0)
Murray triumphs over resilient Simon
Gilles Simon's rollercoaster ride at the Madrid Masters finally caught up with the talented Frenchman as he ran out of steam in the final of the Madrid Masters, losing to a masterful Andy Murray in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6 (8/6).
Sunday 19 October 2008
React (0)
Teachers march against government cuts
Thousands of French teachers marched in Paris on Sunday to protest against President Nicolas Sarkozy's reform proposals for the national education system, which include slashing 13,500 jobs and modifying school district zones.
Sunday 19 October 2008
React (2)
Woman dies after self-immolation protest against deportation
A French woman who set herself on fire to protest her partner's deportation order in the western city of Le Mans died in hospital Sunday. The incident raises fresh questions about France's measures against illegal immigration.
