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Norway defeats France in women's handball championship final
01/01/2012 - HANDBALL

Norway defeats France in women's handball championship final

Norway trounced France 32-24 to win the women’s world championships in handball on Sunday, adding one more trophy to their collection, which includes an Olympic gold medal and the title of defending European champions.
Karachi scandal continues
01/02/2011 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Karachi scandal continues

We take a look at the latest developments in one of France's most complex cases, the so-called Karachi affair. We find out why some politicians are seeking to overturn a law allowing mothers to give birth anonymously. And finally, erotic comics make a come-back across France.
“Mubarak get out!”
31/01/2011 - IN THE PAPERS NATIONAL

“Mubarak get out!”

In today’s press review, we focus on the crisis in Egypt. A week after the start of the protests, the army has taken over Cairo with military tanks, jets and helicopters. All eyes are on the army’s next move. Is it going to support the crowd or the regime? Also in the papers, France’s victory in the world handball championship.
French handballers win fourth international title in a row
31/01/2011 - HANDBALL

French handballers win fourth international title in a row

France made handball history at the World Championship in Sweden on Sunday triumphing over Denmark 37-35. France is the first country to hold this title four times in a row.
Handball victory makes headlines – and it’s not Thierry Henry!
01/02/2010 - IN THE PAPERS

Handball victory makes headlines – and it’s not Thierry Henry!

France’s national handball team has won the European Championship in Austria with papers all over the country leading with the story… a positive ‘handball’ headline for a change!
France add European championship to record title haul
01/02/2010 - HANDBALL

France add European championship to record title haul

French handball team "Les Experts" have beaten Croatia 25-21 in the European championship final to become the first ever nation to hold the Olympic, World and European titles simultaneously.
Thierry Henry and Michel Barnier: French bêtes noirs in the British press
03/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Thierry Henry and Michel Barnier: French bêtes noirs in the British press

INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW: France’s football captain Thierry Henry and the EU’s new Internal Market Commissioner, Michel Barnier are both under fire in this morning’s British papers.
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