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Hermès and LVMH 'handbag war' escalates

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The two high-profile luxury brands come before French stock-market regulator in dispute over Bernard Arnault's stake in Hermès.

Hollande spells out France’s African, Middle Eastern policy

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French president says he is confident that operations in Mali have been successful, and outlines his desire for political solution to Syrian crisis.

France under fire over presidential wine sale

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President Francois Hollande is accused of selling off France's heritage with an auction of hundreds of bottles of fine wine from the Elysee Palace.

Malians in Gao protest against French 'bias'

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The protesters, angry at being excluded from peace talks, say Paris is colluding in the continuing Tuareg occupation of the regional capital Kidal.

French jobless total hits new record, in blow to Hollande

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Despite the gloomy figures French president insisted he was sticking to a target of bringing down unemployment by the end of the year.

Francois Hollande tells European Commission it can't 'dictate' to France

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French president warns Commission not to give orders after Brussels called for urgent eurozone reforms to avert a “social emergency”.

Man suspected of stabbing soldier in Paris 'known to French intelligence'

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The  21-year-old was said to have been flagged up to French intelligence services months ago over fears he had been radicalised.

Dreyfus prison letter sells for €380,000

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The letter written by Dreyfus, whose framing for treason in 1894 and subsequent pardon split French society, was sold despite family opposition.

First gay couple wed in France amid tight security

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Vincent Autin and Bruno Boileau said "oui" in Montpellier just days after President Francois Hollande signed the same-sex marriage bill into law.

EU urges France to revamp pensions, rein in spending

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In return for getting two more years to bring its budget deficit back in line France must start its reforms this year says European Commission.