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Germany and France close on banking union deal

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France’s finance minister Pierre Moscovici says differences between Paris and Berlin are narrowing on agreement that will mean a 'real revolution'. 

France's Depardieu to tread boards again

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The actor will appear in a production of 'Love Letters' by A. R. Gurney at the Antoine Theatre in Paris, his first stage appearance in a decade.

Sarkozy snubs Hollande's invite to fly with him to Nelson Mandela funeral

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Hollande and his predecessor will fly in separate government jets to avoid spending lengthy flight together to and from South Africa.

French nuclear power here to stay, says industry minister

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Arnaud Montebourg insists nuclear power will remain a key element of French energy mix, despite plans to reduce dependency on it.

Hopi objects go on sale in Paris despite US challenge

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The 32 ceremonial masks, head-dresses and other objects go under the hammer after legal challenge and objections from US embassy rejected.

France struggles in EU to stem low-cost foreign workers

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Hiring of foreign staff at lower cost on temporary contracts under EU law has stirred political outrage and embarrassed socialist government in Paris.

Cage aux Folles film director Edouard Molinaro dies

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President Francois Hollande leads the tributes for the 85-year-old who began his career directing crime films but then switched to comedy.

One in three French people have 'earned undeclared income this year'

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Half of France's babysitters and teaching assistants and a third of domestic cleaners are paid 'under the table' says new survey.

Central African Republic: French troops expand operations

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Intervention of 1,600 French troops comes as President Hollande calls for setting up of African rapid deployment force 'within months'.

My Fair Lady: all-English version a hit with French audiences

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French theatre director manages to bridge cultural divide by staging 'untranslatable' classic musical in Paris with subtitles.