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French police 'lose' explosives at Marseille airport

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Sniffer dogs failed to find explosives during a training exercise and then gendarmes apparently forgot where they had hidden them.

French police make fresh move on Calais migrants

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Officers clear makeshift camp housing some 500 migrants at a food distribution point close to the French port where they had been squatting. 

European Court upholds French full veil ban

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A 24-year-old French woman had claimed the 2010 ban on wearing the veil in public violated her freedom of religion and expression.

Russian sailors get French warship training

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Around 400 Russian sailors are in France for training on warship that France is selling to Russia despite US concern over Ukraine crisis.

After loud complaints from French, silence as BNP penalty is announced

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Initial reaction is muted in Paris as the $8.9 billion and other US penalties against France's largest bank are slightly less tough than forecast.

French city of Nice bans foreign flags before Algeria match

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The right-wing mayor Christian Estrosi announced ban until end of tournament following riots after the last two Algerian games.

France’s Le Pen calls for end of dual nationality in Algeria World Cup row

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Far-right leader says disturbances in France after Algeria's win show immigration policy had 'failed' and that dual-nationals refuse to 'assimilate'.

US set to unveil record fine for France's BNP bank

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American Justice Department expected to announce a record fine of nearly $9 billion over alleged sanctions violations by France's biggest bank.

French employers urge Hollande to speed up reforms and cut spending

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Bosses publish open letter saying president 'must act quickly, with determination and consistency' due to 'urgency' of France's economic situation.

French winegrowers fear for harvest after hail batters prized vineyards

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Up to 80% of harvest could be lost in parts of Burgundy after storms brought fierce winds and golf ball-sized hail that shredded vines.