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In a military base not far from the city of Orleans south of Paris, a top-security factory ensures France is well-prepared for a range of chemical and biological threats. Even when there is no imminent danger some 30 million to 40 million pills are made each year – and destroyed when they pass their expiry date. Mediapart's Rozenn Le Saint was given rare access.

Warning from Manuel Valls came as French MPs debated extending the state of emergency after the Paris attacks.

French foreign ministry says a binding U.N. Security Council resolution is needed to police Syria's promise to give up its chemical weapons.

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Inside the French army’s chemical and biological weapons antidote factory

French prime minister warns of risk of chemical or biological attack

France says chemical regulator 'insufficient' for Syria arms control