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French discovery could lead to treatment for cannabis addiction

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French scientists have found that a naturally-occurring hormone acts as spontaneous defense in the brain against the 'high' caused by marijuana.

One dead as cyclone skims France's Reunion island

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Cyclone Bejisa also left 15 people injured and uprooted trees, flooded and damaged dozens of homes and severed power and water supplies.

France in 1984 bomb plot to test UK security

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British police found explosives stashed in the grounds of French ambassador's residence ahead of visit by president François Mitterrand.

Central Africa 'won't sap France's military'

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In visit to capital Bangui, defence minister Jean-Yves Le Drian insists French mission in Central African Republic will be a success 'like Mali'.

France’s exports slip as eurozone sees more signs of economic recovery

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Analysts fear a weak manufacturing sector in France could hold back output across the rest of the Eurozone.

US author Danielle Steel awarded France's highest honour

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Steel joins other foreigners such as Bob Dylan and Philip Roth awarded the 'Legion d'honneur' in recognition of service to France or its ideals.

'Only' 1,067 vehicles set ablaze on New Year’s Eve in France

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The number of cars torched in this unenviable end of year tradition fell more than 10 per cent this year, says French interior minister.

Mali crisis: France announces big troop cuts

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Defence minister Jean-Yves Le Drian says 60% of troops will be withdrawn over three months, leaving a force of 1,000 French soldiers.

Kidnapped French priest freed in Cameroon arrives home

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French president Francois Hollande personally greets priest and praises his 'courage' during seven weeks captivity in hands of armed group.

Cameron trumpets British recovery in 'swipe at France'

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UK premier's talk of countries with 'increasing unemployment, industrial stagnation and enterprise in free-fall' seen as attack on French policies.