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Does immigration mean ‘France is over’?

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American philosopher Justin E H Smith, who is teaching at a French university, explores the impact of immigration on France and its identity.

Gerard Depardieu back in France after becoming Russian citizen

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The French actor was given a standing ovation for his performance in the American play Love Letters at the Theatre Antoine in Paris.

France won’t cut spending on health care amid high social-security debt load

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Health minister Marisol Touraine says health care spending will be maintained despite President Hollande's new pledge to reduce welfare 'abuses'.

French couple sued for not helping drunk student who drowned

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Mother sues couple who saw her drunk son and who 'laughed at him, filmed him with a smartphone and let him leave' rather than help him. 

France recalls nutrient bags that killed 3 newborns in December

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Several unused IV nutrient bags from the same batch given to the newborns who died were found to have traces of bacteria, says hospital.

Mitterrand's shadow looms as Hollande seeks to revive France

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François Hollande appears to be following in footsteps of former socialist head of state by moving towards more business-friendly policies.

Schumacher’s helmet camera given to French investigators

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French experts investigating the accident that left the Formula One legend with serious head injuries hope footage will explain how it happened.

French movie ticket sales slump in 2013

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Online viewing and lack of major hit films blamed for sale of only 192.8 million tickets in 2013, below the average for the past 10 years.

Divorce without judges? France mulls breakup plan

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Under the proposal, which is being considered by ministers, a court clerk could approve divorces in cases where both spouses agree on the split.

French comic Dieudonne 'must pay racism fines' - interior minister

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Manuel Valls accuses controversial comedian of trying to bankrupt himself to avoid paying fines for racist abuse totalling tens of thousands of euros.