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French far-right in 'final warning' to main parties

Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:43:00 +0200

France’s political establishment has been coming to terms with the shock by-election victory of the far-right National Front. Some on the Left and Right have already begun the blame game, while others are making dire predictions for next year's elections. Here's a round-up of reactions in France.

Tunisian party: chuck out holidaying Le Pen

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 12:08:12 +0200

The Tunisian party Al-Majd wants to deport far right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen who is on holiday in the seaside resort of Hammamet.

'Bad taste' film posters to be replaced

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:04:00 +0100

Posters promoting a new film starring Oscar-tipped actor Jean Dujardin are to be replaced after complaints that they were too risqué.

DR Congo condemns Paris attack on lawmaker

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:01:00 +0100

The Congolese government has condemned an attack on the country's Senate chief in Paris allegedly by supporters of President Joseph Kabila's rival and called in France's envoy to explain the incident.