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Will Hollande use his good offices for Greece?

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French President François Hollande will pay an official visit to Athens on Tuesday after an invitation by the Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras.

French, Malian forces take jihadist stronghold near north Mali’s largest city

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About 1,000 forces from France, Mali and other African countries are now in the town of Bourem, according to a French military official.

French leader Hollande's approval rating dips -poll

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President's approval rating slips to 37 percent as pessimism about the economy overtakes satisfaction with his military intervention in Mali.

French chef Bocuse gets rock star treatment in US

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The 87-year-old iconic chef got a rapturous welcome for the inauguration of a new restaurant bringing his culinary prowess to American.

Mystery of Henri IV's missing head divides France

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Book claiming mummified skull found in the attic of a retired tax collector is that of 'good king' Henri IV has led to a fierce debate.

Father occupies crane to publicise custody battle

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Two years after losing custody of his son, a father in Nantes, west France, scaled and occupied a towering shipyard crane in protest.

Former French minister says: Wear lipstick and you lose credibility

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Rachida Dati, who wants to be mayor of Paris, says she is nothing like her pin-up image and claims powerful women are given a hard time in France.

French political elite covet Paris mayor's office

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Although current mayor Bertrand Delanoë is not due to leave office for another year, the race to fill the coveted seat is already in full swing.

French culture minister invites Bollywood to Alps

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Aurélie Filippetti urges Bollywood producers to consider the benefits of filming in French Alps during two-day trip with President Hollande in India.

France to return 7 paintings looted during WWII

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The paintings, several of which are hanging in the Louvre in Paris, were taken from their Jewish owners as they fled Nazi-occupied Europe.