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French safety agency to ban weedkillers with glyphosate and tallowamine

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Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup weedkiller, has stirred fierce debate since a WHO body said it was probably carcinogenic.

Paris attacks suspect Mohamed Abrini placed in detention in Belgium

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The Belgian national of Moroccan origin arrested Friday is linked by DNA to Paris attacks while suspected of taking part in Brussels airport bombing.

Tens of thousands in new protests against French labour law reforms

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Trades and student unions took to the streets across France against reforms that put almost all of France's strictly codified labour relations up for negotiation.

Tourist visits to France in 2015 hit record despite terrorist attacks

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Official figures show 84.5 million tourists last year visited continental France, the world's leading tourist destination, up by 0.9% on 2014.

Hairdresser boss's 'poofter' slur 'not homophobic' rules Paris tribunal

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The employment tribunal said boss who fired a gay hairdresser, decribing him as a 'pédé' in a text message, was not guilty of discrimination. 

Belgian media report key Paris attacks suspect 'arrested' in Brussels

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Mohamed Abrini, 31, identified in company of Salah Abdeslam shortly before November attacks, is also suspected of role in Brussels airport bombing.

Police arrest gunman near scene of central Paris attacks in November

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No-one was reported wounded when the gunman, who police said appeared to be drunk, fired shots near the Rue du Faubourg du Temple.

French trade deficit in February widest since August 2014

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The trade deficit deteriorated sharply in February to 5.2 billion euros, as imports surged on delivery of inputs for the French car and aerospace industries.

French economy minister launches 'Right and Left' political movement

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Emmanuel Macron, 38, unknown two years ago and belonging to no political party, has raised speculation that he may run for the presidency in 2017.

Panama threatens France over blacklist move

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The Panamanian government has warned of retaliatory measures after France announced it will put Panama back on a tax haven blacklist.