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French judge probes Catholic Church cover-up of child abuse

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Victims claim church figures in Lyon failed to report a priest, who is accused of sexually abusing minors between 1986 and 1991, to police.

Joan of Arc ring returns to France after auction sale

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The ring, given by Joan of Arc to an English cardinal before her execution in 1431, was bought by the Puy du Fou foundation for £300,000.

Barcelona - Paris flight narrowly misses drone

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Officials says Air France Airbus A320 was flying at 5,500 feet as it neared Charles de Gaulle airport when co-pilot noticed drone approaching.

Hollande says France and Germany see eye to eye over migrant crisis

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As Hollande and Merkel meet in Paris, president insists that France shares the same desire as Germany to tackle the problem.

France nuclear incident 'worse than reported'

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German media quote expert as saying 2014 incident at Fessenheim plant near German border was unique occurrence in Western Europe.

France will not open borders if UK leaves EU says interior minister

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Bernard Cazeneuve contradicted claims about impact of Brexit saying: 'We don't need statements that create buzz we need long-term action.'

France's Hollande warns of Brexit 'consequences'

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Asked about impact of EU exit by UK on border controls in Calais, president said: 'I don't want to scare you .. but there will be consequences.'

Egypt extradites French national in ‘Air Cocaine’ case

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Aviation security expert Christophe Naudin sent to Dominican Republic for alleged involvement in escape of two pilots jailed in drugs case.

French arm of UBS faces probe into possible witness tampering

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Investigation by the French authorities into the French section of the Swiss bank follows a complaint by a former employee.

France and Britain unveil drone plans ahead of 'terror' summit

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Paris and London to spend £1.5bn developing next generation of drones, as summit in France discusses security and Calais migrant crisis.