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French naked rambler cleared in naturist test case

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Naturist who liked to stroll naked in the woods of southwestern France has been acquitted by a court of sexual exhibitionism charges.

France says 2013 deficit to be higher, 2014 growth lower

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Finance minister Pierre Moscovici said 2013 public deficit will come in at 4.1 percent of GDP, higher than the 3.9 percent agreed with EU.

French draft, disliked by Russia, would give Syria chemical arms ultimatum

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Initial French UN Security Council resolution would require Syria to make complete declaration of its chemical weapons program within 15 days.

French seek to prevent rebel revival in Mali

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As new President takes up office, French military engineers unearth weapons buried in desert sands by fleeing militia.

France's exiled Chileans remember 1973 coup

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 Chilean exiles in France mark the 40th anniversary of the military coup that overthrew democratically-elected President Salvador Allende.

French march against pension reform

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No major disruptions were reported as tens of thousands took to the streets over reforms some unions have denounced as 'anti-youth'.

French police arrest eight in horse meat probe - prosecutors

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Managers of former meat processing firm Spanghero detained for questioning as authorities continue inquiry into the mislabeling of beef as horse.

French public deficit 'to exceed 3.7% target'

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French finance minister Pierre Moscovici has confirmed that the 'public deficit will be a little higher than expected'.

France to introduce U.N. resolution on Syria chemical weapons

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Text would require Syria to reveal extent of its chemical weapons program and turn its arsenal over to international inspectors to be neutralized.

French unions march in protests against pension reform

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Hardline unions denounce changes they say will penalize workers and make youths pay an unfair share of the burden.