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Teacher in France stabbed in class by man shouting 'Islamic State'

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Attacker who stabbed teacher in classroom at school in Paris suburb with scissors or a box cutter also yelled 'it's a warning' before fleeing.

World agrees landmark climate deal at close of Paris COP 21 talks

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The deal is the first ever to commit all countries to cut carbon emissions, in a bid to limit the rise in global temperatures to less than 2°C by 2050.

Gunman holds up Chopard jewellery store facing French presidency

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The thief got away with 1 million euros worth of jewels and watches despite increased security around Elysée Palace after November attacks.

French court upholds use of sweeping new house arrest powers

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Council of state ruled appropriate the arbitrary house-arrest of seven environmentalists during Paris climate summit, as allowed by state of emergency.

Renault-Nissan peace deal dilutes French state's power

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Renault's board approves capping French state's increased weight in shareholder votes and to abandon Renault's right to control Nissan strategy.

European football chief Michel Platini fails to overturn ban

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The Uefa chief and 1980s French football star, under investigation over a payment from Fifa's boss, stays banned from all football-related activity.

What would happen in a region run by France's far-right

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The anti-immigration Front National hopes to win three regions in voting this weekend, and plans changes to please grassroots supporters if it does.

France envisages attacks on Islamic State group in Libya

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French PM Manuel Valls called on Friday for international efforts to crush the jihadist group to extend beyond Iraq and Syria to Libya.

French parliament votes to cut VAT on tampons

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Despite initial opposition by government, the VAT rate of 20 percent on tampons and sanitary towels will be reduced to 5.5 percent.

Former French President Jacques Chirac hospitalised

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Chirac, 83, who served two terms as French president and who suffered a stroke in 2005, had felt weak for several days, his daughter said.