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Second jewel theft strikes Cannes Film Festival
23/05/2013 - FRANCE

Second jewel theft strikes Cannes Film Festival

A priceless necklace was stolen on Wednesday night in the luxurious French Riviera town of Cap d’Antibes, police said. The theft comes after robbers escaped with about $1 million worth of jewels from a hotel room in Cannes last week.
France gives green light to more English courses at universities
23/05/2013 - FRANCE

France gives green light to more English courses at universities

France’s National Assembly on Thursday approved a plan to offer more courses in English at French universities in a bid to attract foreign students, despite critics claiming the move will undermine efforts to promote the language of Molière.
France backs move to list Hezbollah as terror group
23/05/2013 - TERRORISM

France backs move to list Hezbollah as terror group

France supports a British proposal to add Hezbollah's military wing to the EU's list of terrorist groups, Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius (pictured) said Wednesday, citing Hezbollah's decision to fight alongside troops loyal to the Syrian regime.
Hostages taken in attack on Niger army barracks
23/05/2013 - NIGER

Hostages taken in attack on Niger army barracks

The al Qaeda-linked group MUJAO has claimed responsibility for coordinated suicide attacks in Niger on Thursday targeting an army barracks and French-run uranium mine, killing at least 20 people and taking several trainee soldiers hostage.
IMF chief Lagarde faces inquiry over tycoon payout
23/05/2013 - FRANCE

IMF chief Lagarde faces inquiry over tycoon payout

Prosecutors will question IMF chief Christine Lagarde on Thursday to determine whether she should face charges regarding a €400 million payout to disgraced businessman Bernard Tapie when she was France's finance minister in 2007.
FBI fatally shoot man ‘linked’ to Boston bombing suspect
22/05/2013 - USA

FBI fatally shoot man ‘linked’ to Boston bombing suspect

An FBI agent fatally shot a man in Orlando, Florida who turned violent while being questioned in connection with the Boston Marathon bombings, officials said on Wednesday.
French composer Henri Dutilleux dies at 97
22/05/2013 - OBITUARY

French composer Henri Dutilleux dies at 97

French composer Henri Dutilleux died Wednesday in Paris at the age of 97, his family announced. Over the course of his prolific career, he won international renown for his mostly instrumental works, which ranged from violin concertos to symphonies.
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Syrian opposition calls on rebels to defend Qusair
22/05/2013 - SYRIA

Syrian opposition calls on rebels to defend Qusair

With pro-government forces close to seizing Qusair, Syria’s main opposition group, the Syrian National Coalition, on Wednesday called on rebels from around the country to defend the strategic western border town.
Ahmadinejad to challenge aide's election ban
22/05/2013 - IRAN

Ahmadinejad to challenge aide's election ban

Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday slammed a decision by the country’s conservative Guardians Council to bar a close aide from upcoming elections and vowed to take up the issue with the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Andy Murray pulls out of French Open
22/05/2013 - TENNIS

Andy Murray pulls out of French Open

World number two Andy Murray has pulled out of this year’s French Open in Paris with a back injury, he announced Tuesday. The Scottish player is hoping to be back in action for the start of the Queens Club Championship in June.
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