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'Firecrackers' cause stampede at French Riviera resort

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 12:20:57 +0200

A noise that sounded like gunfire sparked panic at a French Riviera resort as people rushed to flee what they believed was a terror attack, causing a number of injuries, the fire service said.

Express Paris to CDG airport link gets go ahead

Fri, 24 Jan 2014 10:05:00 +0100

It's the news that expats and regular visitors to Paris have long been waiting for. A new high speed rail link between the centre of Paris and Charles de Gaulle airport has finally been given the green light. But there are downsides to the new scheme.

Multinationals put France 'under surveillance'

Sat, 21 Dec 2013 11:30:00 +0100

Top executives from 50 foreign multinational corporations in France rung the alarm bells this week claiming the country's business environment is pushing foreign investors away. They appealed for the Socialist government to take action.

Spate of protests to hit traffic in Paris region

Fri, 29 Nov 2013 15:53:00 +0100

Major traffic disruption is expected in and around the Paris region on Saturday with lorry drivers from the "Bonnets Rouges" movement planning to block several major routes. The French capital's roads were also hit by industrial action on Friday. Get all the details here.

Al Qaeda threat to France played down by minister

Tue, 20 Aug 2013 14:20:00 +0200

French Interior Minister Manuel Valls has talked down Al Qaeda’s threat to attack France's rail network, after revelations in a German newspaper this week. Valls reiterated however that “a terrorist threat is present” in France.

Corruption cops question Sarkozy's best man

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:12:00 +0200

A probe into alleged illegal campaign funding linked to a deadly 2002 Pakistan bombing drew closer to Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday, with the French president's best man and a former aide detained.

New plane promises New York in 90 minutes

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:54:00 +0200

Plans for a new hypersonic jet that flies at four times the speed of sound will be unveiled in Paris on Monday.