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18th May, 2013
Acne pill benefits outweigh blood clot risk: EU agency
Europe's medicines watchdog said the acne drug Diane-35, outweigh the risk of developing blood clots in the veins.
Europe's medicines watchdog said the acne drug Diane-35, outweigh the risk of developing blood clots in the veins.
15th May, 2013
Eurozone recession extends into sixth quarter
Overall, the euro region's economy contracted 0.2 per cent in the January-March period from the previous three months.
Overall, the euro region's economy contracted 0.2 per cent in the January-March period from the previous three months.
8th May, 2013
France reports first case of new SARS-like virus
France has identified its first case of a new strain of coronavirus emerging from the Middle East.
France has identified its first case of a new strain of coronavirus emerging from the Middle East.
28th April, 2013
Building collapses in northern France, two dead
The collapse, which left several apartments dangling in open air, may have been caused by a gas explosion and investigations were continuing.
The collapse, which left several apartments dangling in open air, may have been caused by a gas explosion and investigations were continuing.
24th April, 2013
French parliament allows gay marriage despite protests
French Lawmakers in the lower house National Assembly passed the gay marriage bill by 331 votes for and 225 against.
French Lawmakers in the lower house National Assembly passed the gay marriage bill by 331 votes for and 225 against.
23rd April, 2013
French embassy in Tripoli bombed, two injured: sources
A car bomb blasted the embassy of France in Tripoli, injuring two French guards and causing serious damage to the building, embassy sources said.
A car bomb blasted the embassy of France in Tripoli, injuring two French guards and causing serious damage to the building, embassy sources said.
11th April, 2013
‘Little Prince’ celebrates 70th anniversary
France is marking the 70th anniversary of the world-loved “The Little Prince” with a host of special editions.
France is marking the 70th anniversary of the world-loved “The Little Prince” with a host of special editions.
9th April, 2013
‘Amelie’ actress Audrey Tautou to host Cannes opening ceremony
French actress Audrey Tautou, best known for the 2001 film “Amelie”, will host the opening and closing ceremonies of the Cannes Film Festival.
French actress Audrey Tautou, best known for the 2001 film “Amelie”, will host the opening and closing ceremonies of the Cannes Film Festival.
8th April, 2013
France launches major offensive on Mali Islamists
A French force of 1,000 soldiers has begun a sweep of a river valley thought to be a logistics base for armed Islamists near the Malian city of Gao.
A French force of 1,000 soldiers has begun a sweep of a river valley thought to be a logistics base for armed Islamists near the Malian city of Gao.
2nd April, 2013
Rio police investigate rape of US student
The crime raised fears ahead of World Youth Day in July and the 2014 Soccer World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics to be held in the country.
The crime raised fears ahead of World Youth Day in July and the 2014 Soccer World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics to be held in the country.
1st April, 2013
Mali troops sweep Timbuktu for Islamist rebels after battle
Malian troops swept Timbuktu for remaining Islamist fighters after a weekend battle that left seven dead and forced France to dispatch reinforcements and fighter jets to help Mali's army.
Malian troops swept Timbuktu for remaining Islamist fighters after a weekend battle that left seven dead and forced France to dispatch reinforcements and fighter jets to help Mali's army.
31st March, 2013
Eiffel Tower evacuated after bomb threat
1,400 people were sent away from Eiffel Tower following a request from tower operators after the threat received of a bomb attack.
1,400 people were sent away from Eiffel Tower following a request from tower operators after the threat received of a bomb attack.
25th March, 2013
Spain, England look for away joy
Spain and England face tough qualifying away trips to their respective group leaders France and Montenegro.
Spain and England face tough qualifying away trips to their respective group leaders France and Montenegro.
19th March, 2013
World powers, Iran hold fresh exchange on nuclear proposals
Experts from the five permanent UNSC members plus Germany “had technical discussions with Iran,” said a spokesman for EU foreign policy.
Experts from the five permanent UNSC members plus Germany “had technical discussions with Iran,” said a spokesman for EU foreign policy.
14th March, 2013
France ready to arm Syrian rebels
France's foreign minister said Thursday that France and Britain are ready to help arm Syrian rebel fighters even if other European Union countries disagree.
France's foreign minister said Thursday that France and Britain are ready to help arm Syrian rebel fighters even if other European Union countries disagree.
12th March, 2013
Thousands without electricity as winter storm hits France
More than 68,000 homes were without electricity in France and hundreds of people were trapped in their cars after a winter storm hit with heavy snow.
More than 68,000 homes were without electricity in France and hundreds of people were trapped in their cars after a winter storm hit with heavy snow.
27th February, 2013
Samsung defends working practices in China plants
Samsung defended its working practices after a lawsuit was filed in France against the South Korean giant over conditions at its supplier plants in China.
Samsung defended its working practices after a lawsuit was filed in France against the South Korean giant over conditions at its supplier plants in China.
16th February, 2013
G20 Summit: EU states want big business to pay ‘fair share’ of taxes
Some multinational companies use strategies that allow them to pay just five percent in corporate taxes while smaller businesses are paying 30 percent, say reports.
Some multinational companies use strategies that allow them to pay just five percent in corporate taxes while smaller businesses are paying 30 percent, say reports.
14th February, 2013
French president pushes $12bn jet deal in India
The $9.3-billion framework agreement was signed during a visit to India in 2010 by Hollande's predecessor, Nicolas Sarkozy.
The $9.3-billion framework agreement was signed during a visit to India in 2010 by Hollande's predecessor, Nicolas Sarkozy.
13th February, 2013
As rebels try to make comeback, Russia arms Mali
Ligjt weapons were delivered for Mali's army, which is struggling to restore security after a French-led military intervention helped it push out Al Qaeda-linked rebels.
Ligjt weapons were delivered for Mali's army, which is struggling to restore security after a French-led military intervention helped it push out Al Qaeda-linked rebels.
