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French foreign minister's son faces forgery investigation

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Thomas Fabius has also been named as a key witness in connection with alleged fraud and laundering the proceeds of tax fraud.

France says will recognise Palestinian state if new peace effort fails

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Foreign minister Laurent Fabius says Paris is trying to convene an international peace summit to work towards a two-state solution.

Former French minister Taubira delights New York fans

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Taubira, who pledged loyalty to President Hollande despite quitting his government, was treated to standing ovation at New York University.

Jacques Rivette, French New Wave film director, dies at 87

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Though Rivette never achieved celebrity status of François Truffaut or Jean-Luc Godard his often enigmatic work was revered by film fans.

France emerges from three years of stagnation

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The Eurozone’s second-largest economy grew by 1.1 per cent last year compared with 0.2 per cent growth in 2014, figures show. 

France welcomes Iran's president — and his cheque book

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Deal marking French automaker Peugeot's return to Iran anounced, as Iranian president's visit overcomes lunchtime wine menu disagreement.

French police arrest man carrying handguns at Disneyland Paris

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French police official said staff at hotel where he had a reservation found two handguns, a Koran and ammunition belongng to the man.

French comedian Dieudonné 'barred' from Hong Kong

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Comic whose anti-Semitic comments have stirred up controversy says he and two sons were detained by Hong Kong police for 14 hours.

Iranian president in Paris for deals bonanza

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Hassan Rouhani will on Thursday agree a host of commercial deals and signal Iran's intention to buy 114 Airbus passenger planes.

Top French court rejects scrapping the state of emergency

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France’s top administrative court rejects appeal from human rights group, says terror threats and risk of attacks justify measure.