Mayotte issue to split or join Comoros France

afrol News - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Despite heavy protests from Comoros, the Comoran island Mayotte soon will become a department and an integrated part of France. The move could further divide France and Comoros, or bring them closer ...

World French army begins Mali withdrawal

Standard Digital - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Saturday's withdrawal comes just two days after Islamist rebels targeted an army barracks and French-run uranium mine in neighbouring Niger, killing 21 people. French special forces helped Nigerien soldiers end a hostage siege at the barracks on ...

Mali Conflict French forces begin Mali withdrawal completely Africa News

National Turk - Saturday 25th May, 2013

The convoy according to local reporters headed to the south where it is believe there were on their way to the Ivory Coast. It is however unclear what the troops will be doing in Ivory Coast but there have been suggestions from political analyst that the troops will assist in providing some military advice to the Ivorian military before eventually departing to Paris. But an anonymous French ...

Djokovic blocks Nadals path to French Open super eight

Mail and Guardian - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Having pulled clear of Bjorn Borg's record of six wins at Roland Garros with a seventh championship in 2012, the 26-year-old has already confounded the critics who had written him off during a seventh-month injury absence. Since his return to the tour in February, Nadal has shaken off the heartbreak of missing the Olympics, as well as the US and Australian Opens, to collect six titles from ...

War Of Words France Debates Teaching Courses In English

General Sources - Saturday 25th May, 2013

On Thursday in Paris, demonstrators protest against a measure to teach more university courses in English. Will teaching English in France's universities undermine the French language? That's up for debate in the country now, and the arguments are heated. The lower house of the French Parliament approved a measure Thursday that would allow courses to be taught in English, ...

Mom kids die in French chalet fire

IOL - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Toulon, France - A woman and two children, aged seven and eight, died in a blaze at a chalet in southern France overnight Friday, the local fire chief said, with the cause of the blaze ...

France We can start bombing Libya tonight

afrol News - Saturday 25th May, 2013

The French Defence Minister has confirmed that military action against the Ghaddafi regime can start only hours after the UN Security Council approves of ...

Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood CCFC Praises France Baby TV Ban Urges FTC Action in the US

progressive newswire - Saturday 25th May, 2013

CCFC Praises France Baby TV Ban; Urges FTC Action in the US WASHINGTON - August 19 - Yesterday, ...

Piracy forces Comoros into French military coop

afrol News - Saturday 25th May, 2013

After an 11-year suspension, France and Comoros have signed a new military cooperation agreement in response to the ever-approaching Somali pirates. At the same time Comoros condemned France in the ...

The hottest French It girl of 2013 Julia Restoin Roitfeld

The Guardian - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Her mother is the former editor of French Vogue, she was photographed by Mario Testino at 10, and her new baby blog rivals Gwyneth'sJulia Restoin Roitfeld is 2013's ultimate It ...

French spiderman Jean-Michel Casanova scales 172-meter tall elevator in Hunan

whatsonsanya - Saturday 25th May, 2013

French rock climber Jean-Michel Casanova climbs the 172-meter tall metal elevator frame in Zhangjiajie, a scenic spot in Central China's Hunan province, May 18, 2013.(Photo/ ...

One more French soldiers killed in Mali Elysee

SINA - Saturday 25th May, 2013

PARIS, April 29 (Xinhua) -- A French soldier was killed on Monday in northern Mali, bringing the total death toll of French servicemen in the conflict-torn country to six since French forces started a military operation in January, the Elysee Palace said. French President Francois Hollande expressed in an online statement "his great sadness" for the death of one more French soldier in ...

Far-right figure commits suicide in Paris’ Notre Dame to protest gay marriage

wsws.org - Saturday 25th May, 2013

Just after 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dominique Venner, 78, a prominent figure in French far-right circles, shot himself dead in front of the altar in Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.In a blog posted that day, headlined "The May 26 demo and Heidegger", referring to an upcoming anti-gay marriage protest, Venner exhorted demonstrators not to ignore "the reality of African and North African ...

Georges Moustaki French Singer and Songwriter Dies at 79

International Herald Tribune - Saturday 25th May, 2013

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Forlan Lodeiro named in Uruguay squad

Global Times - Friday 24th May, 2013

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has included Brazil-based players Diego Forlan and Nicolas Lodeiro in his squad for June internationals against France and Venezuela in addition to the Confederations Cup.Midfielder Lodeiro, 23, was rewarded for his impressive form for Botafogo,for whom he top-scored with eight goals during the club's triumphant 2013 Campeonato Carioca campaign, while Forlan has ...

French man Cedric A arrested on suspicion of chopping eating 95-yr-old grandma

whatsonsanya - Friday 24th May, 2013

French news site Le Point reported that the man, named Cedric A., had chopped his relative into pieces and spread most of them around her property and buried in the ...

Nadal complains about cold weather in Paris

Global Times - Friday 24th May, 2013

Seven-time champion Fafael Nadal said that he is maintaining good shape for the this year's French Open but the only problem might be the cold weather."When I came back, I played well," said the Spaniard. "I had a very good few tournaments. I am here back another year and just be there is a very positive news for me. The only negative thing is this cold weather."Nadal, ...

World Briefing | Europe France Investigators Tie I.M.F. Chief to Fraud Inquiry Involving Sarkozy

International Herald Tribune - Friday 24th May, 2013

Christine Lagarde, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, was made an ...

Golden era of French popular song closes with death of singer Georges Moustaki

Irish Times - Friday 24th May, 2013

Franco-Greek singer and songwriter Georges Moustaki plays the piano at his home in Paris in 2008. Photograph: Stephane de ...

Rafa Nadal dismayed with cold wet Paris ahead of French Open

ABC Australia - Friday 24th May, 2013

France Making his comeback after missing the last two grand slams, Rafa Nadal probably expects a warm reception next week when he returns to Roland Garros, an event which is supposed to be one of the summer highlights of the French sporting calendar.Yet the Spaniard, in pursuit of a record-extending eighth title, is likely to be greeted by cold, grey and damp weather and few would blame him if ...

Aussie James Duckworth books spot in French Open draw

ABC Australia - Friday 24th May, 2013

France Australian James Duckworth has won through to the main draw of the French Open.The New South Welshman booked a qualifying spot on Friday to take the number of Australians in the tournament to seven.In the final qualifying round at Roland Garros, Duckworth posted a 6-1, 6-4 win over Croatian Dusan Lajovic, who had knocked Australian Matthew Ebden out of qualifying.World number 185 ...

French Niger troops kill Islamists holding out at Niger base

The Star - Friday 24th May, 2013

NIAMEY (Reuters) - French special forces and Niger troops shot dead on Friday the last two Islamists involved in a twin attack on a military base and a French uranium mine in Niger claimed by the mastermind of January's mass hostage-taking in Algeria. Mokhtar Belmokhtar, a one-eyed veteran of al Qaeda's North African operations, said in a statement that his Mulathameen brigade ...