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Father appeals for return of 15 year-old French boys fighting in Syria

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The father of one of two 15 year-olds who ran away from their homes in Toulouse to join jihadists in Syria said he was 'brainwashed online'.

Paris and London squabble over tourism figures

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Paris City Hall bites back at claims that London is set to dethrone the French capital as the world's top tourist destination.

Hollande visits Trierweiler amid further revelations of affair

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Magazine publishes fresh claims over affair between an actress and President Hollande who paid a visit to his long-term partner in hospital.

French court rules against euthanasia for car accident victim

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The court ruled against ending the life of a 38-year-old quadriplegic for five years in a vegetative state and whose family are divided over his fate.

Trucker dumps horse manure in front of French parliament

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An unidentified lorry driver was arrested after discharging a sizeable load of horse excrement in front of France's National Assembly.

Hollande's woes deepen as more revelations emerge over affair with actress

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Magazine Closer publishes more evidence of French president's affair, while other media claim his partner 'took pills' after its revelations.

France 'underestimated religious hatred in Central African Republic'

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France’s ambassador to the UN said his country 'did not foresee such deep, ingrained hatred' between Christians and Muslims in CAR.

The joy and gloom of French, German and British bosses

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A poll of executives in the three countries show confidence in the German economy, doubts over that in Britain, and pessimism for France.

Actress linked to Hollande struck off cultural jury

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The French culture minister has blocked the appointment of Julie Gayet to a jury awarding scholarships to the Villa Medici academy in Rome.

Roma evictions 'doubled' under French socialist government

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The number of Roma evicted from France in 2013 jumped to 19,380 compared to 9,404 in 2012, claims a report by human rights' organisations.