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Weinstein scandal sparks 'turning point' in France over sexual harassment

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Minister Marlene Schiappa says scandal has led women to denounce harassment at work and in public places, not just in the corridors of power. 

France's Got Talent suspended after top judge accused of sexual abuse

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Move came after a comedian publicly accused Canadian producer Gilbert Rozon of being an 'aggressor' after allegations from number of women.

France to raise human rights issues with Egypt's al-Sisi

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President Macron, aware that France’s policy on Egypt has come under fire, will raise issue when he meets Egyptian leader in Paris next week.

Harvey Weinstein accused of beating up French chauffeur in Cannes

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Mickaël Chemloul spoke of driving around tearful aspiring actresses after their encounters with him, and also said film producer beat him up.

Macron sets out counter-terror programme for next five years

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French president's plans include creation of 'daily security' force within police, a plan to combat radicalisation and reforms to asylum procedures.

French magazine accused of glorifying rock-star murderer

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Les Inrockuptibles expressed 'regret' for anyone who was 'hurt' after putting Bertrand Cantat, who killed actress Marie Trintignant, on front page.

French police arrest far-right militants suspected of plotting attacks

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Among potential targets were said to have been government spokesman Christophe Castaner and radical left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

Macron helps rich 'get richer while they sleep' says Hollande

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War of words develops between President Macron and his predecessor as latter warns about cutting back on France's wealth tax. 

France considers new laws to fight sexual harassment and abuse

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French MPs to debate measures including a clear age of consent after court dropped rape charge in case involving an 11-year-old girl.

French women flood Twitter to name and shame sexual harassers

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Following the Harvey Weinstein affair, a French journalist has urged women to publish names of men who had sexually harassed them at work.