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Islamic scholar Ramadan wins conditional release in France rape case
Tariq Ramadan, a leading Islamic scholar held in France since February on charges he raped two women, on Thursday won conditional release after testifying in an appeals court.
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France's love/hate relationship with Beaujolais nouveau
On the third Thursday of November, France celebrates the arrival of Beaujolais nouveau. It's France's most famous "vin primeur" (young wine) and hails from the beautiful and…
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Video: Homophobic attacks on the rise in France
Last month, 30-year-old Romain was leaving a Normandy nightclub when he was bundled into a car and attacked by a gang, just because he's gay. Sadly his story is far from unique.…
Marie Antoinette pendant sold for $36 million at auction
A pearl and diamond pendant owned by Marie Antoinette before she was beheaded during the French Revolution sold for $36 million at an auction on Wednesday, shattering its…
France a ‘historic’ US ally, not a vassal state, says Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview on Wednesday two long-time allies like France and America should treat each other with respect, after US President Donald…
Marine Le Pen buoyed by ‘growing discontent’ in France
The far-right leader appears to be making a comeback ahead of the European parliamentary elections, buoyed by mounting frustration with French President Emmanuel Macron.
French govt spokesman hits back at Trump's lack of 'decency'
US President Donald Trump should have shown "common decency" instead of attacking his French counterpart on Tuesday, France’s government spokesman has said, noting that the…
France sets out plan to end 'imported deforestation'
France set out plans on Wednesday to tackle deforestation around the world, saying it would look to curb imports of products such as palm oil, soy and beef that contribute to the…
'Yellow vests' unite in protest against diesel fuel tax in France
France is bracing for heavy traffic over the weekend as angry drivers plan to block roads nationwide on November 17 in protest against rising fuel prices.
Trump tweets suggest relations with Macron ‘not as good as once seemed’
Trump tweets suggest relations with Macron ‘not as good as once seemed’, says France 24's Philip Crowther in Washington
Trump slams Macron, France in Twitter outburst
US President Donald Trump attacked his French counterpart on Tuesday in a series of tweets that underscored how much the once-friendly ties between the two leaders have soured,…
Tax man is watching, France to comb social media for cheats
The net is closing in on tax cheats, as France is set to use social media in the battle against fraud. The state is set to scour French citizens' Facebook, Instagram and Twitter…