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President Hollande leads chorus of approval over deal that will give more flexibility to employers but also offer more protection to employees.

Arrival of the French forces dramatically ups stakes in conflict in a swath of lawless desert where terrorism and kidnapping have flourished.

President faces embarrassment after two ministers defied advice to take austerity-driven "staycations" and enjoyed luxury New Year's breaks abroad.

However, French president says they would only act under UN authorisation to stop Islamist militants who control northern Mali.

Belgian prosecutors have advised against giving citizenship to Bernard Arnault, chief executive of luxury group LVMH.

Plea comes in wake of successful offensive by extremist and terrorist groups who control the northern half of the country and are heading south.

Corinne Lepage says that other countries, as well as fellow countrymen, should stop treating her nation like "the scum of the earth".

Plagued by a reputation for gang crime and lawlessness, France's port city wants its year as European Capital of Culture to change perceptions.

Estimate from the Bank of France differs from national statistics office INSEE which suggested that France just averted recession last year.

Investigation to see if the ex-president violated a confidentiality law when the Elysee published a press release on the affair in September 2011.