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French woman 'tortured her abusive ex-husband'

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 17:30:04 +0200

A 43-year-old man from Montpellier was hospitalized in critical condition following a serious attack by his ex-wife, French media reported.

'Torture can be useful to make people talk': Le Pen

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 12:41:00 +0100

In the wake of the damning American Senate report on the CIA’s torture practices French far-right leader Marine Le Pen risked a backlash when in an interview she claimed there are times when torture can "be useful to make someone talk".

Morocco raises stakes in torture row with France

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 10:01:00 +0100

A diplomatic rumpus between France and Morocco deepened on Wednesday when the North African country broke off all judicial cooperation with Paris. It stems from a row over allegations of torture directed at Morocco's intelligence chief.

Torture instrument sale suspended after protests

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:20:00 +0200

A planned sale of torture instruments in Paris which belonged to one of France's last executioners has been cancelled, for now at least.

Fury as executioner's torture collection is sold

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:58:00 +0200

A French auction house is auctioning several hundred torture and execution devices, including hanging ropes and hand crushers, collected by one of France’s last executioners. Rights groups have condemned the show as "shocking".

Woman kidnapped and tortured for ten days

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:44:00 +0200

Seven people have been detained by police after a 35-year-old woman was allegedly kidnapped and tortured during an ordeal lasting ten days.