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Reopened Paris zoo stresses animals' well-being and conservation

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The zoo in the Parc de Vincennes which reopens this Saturday aims for the animals' environment to be as close to their natural habitat as possible.

French historians battle to save face of La Samaritaine

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Critics say that new glass facade planned as part of the redevelopment of this art deco and nouveau Paris landmark will look like a shower curtain.

French lawyer convicted of murdering heiress after 36 years

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In a case that has gripped France, Maurice Agnelet, 76, is given 20-year jail term in his third trial for killing of his mistress Agnes Le Roux.

French jihadist defends taking baby to Syria

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Hamza Madhouj says he took daughter, aged two, to Syria to obey obligation for all Muslims not to live in a non-Muslim country and that she is safe.

France wants $48 million for Park Avenue apartment

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Indebted government in Paris is selling residence of its U.N. ambassador, located in one of New York’s most prestigious apartment buildings.

No, France did not ban workers from answering emails after 6pm

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Stories that French employees cannot respond to emails after stopping work in the afternoon appear to have been lost in translation...

French prosecutor probes Areva buy of Canadian miner

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Probe focuses on the €1.8 billion purchase by France's state-controlled nuclear firm Areva of UraMin at height of demand for enriched uranium.

Trierweiler tweet threatens to derail Hollande's Mexico trip

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Former first lady steps into high-profile custody battle involving senior Mexican politician as French president tries to mend ties between countries.

French tycoon Dassault investigated for vote-rigging

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The former mayor is being probed over vote buying, complicity in illegal election campaign financing and exceeding campaign spending limits.

U.S. in talks with France on Holocaust compensation

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White House warns US states not to take action that could harm talks with French rail firm SNCF which deported Jews to WW2 death camps.