added 2007 Fri May 25 4:35:59 by Aidenag
Long standing rumours that the former French president Jacques Chirac holds a secret multi-million-euro bank account in Japan appear to have been confirmed by files seized from the home of a senior spy.
Long standing rumours that the former French president Jacques Chirac holds a secret multi-million-euro bank account in Japan appear to have been confirmed by files seized from the home of a senior spy.
added 2007 Fri May 18 22:11:32 by TechnologyExpert
French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Friday unveiled a 15-minister government that includes seven women and the leftwing human rights champion Bernard Kouchner as foreign minister.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Friday unveiled a 15-minister government that includes seven women and the leftwing human rights champion Bernard Kouchner as foreign minister.
added 2007 Wed May 16 13:05:23 by Fabienne
From the article: "France's new President Nicolas Sarkozy has taken office in the Elysee Palace, after waving goodbye to President Jacques Chirac. The new centre-right president succeeds Mr Chirac, his former mentor, after defeating the Socialists' Segolene Royal in the 6 May run-off."
From the article: "France's new President Nicolas Sarkozy has taken office in the Elysee Palace, after waving goodbye to President Jacques Chirac. The new centre-right president succeeds Mr Chirac, his former mentor, after defeating the Socialists' Segolene Royal in the 6 May run-off."
added 2007 Tue May 8 10:11:07 by gatitabonitasen
Nicolas Sarkozy's triumph in the French presidential elections could open the way for deep political and social changes, not unlike those that began with the era of Margaret Thatcher in Britain in the 1980s. At the same time, Sarkozy's triumph, or rather, the defeat of the Left in the shape of Socialist candidate SÃ;©gol&
Nicolas Sarkozy's triumph in the French presidential elections could open the way for deep political and social changes, not unlike those that began with the era of Margaret Thatcher in Britain in the 1980s. At the same time, Sarkozy's triumph, or rather, the defeat of the Left in the shape of Socialist candidate SÃ;©gol&
added 2007 Mon May 7 14:54:44 by Dodopo
Mr Sarkozy's campaign motto, "Work more to earn more", resonated with many younger voters too. Mr Suber - who has dual US and French citizenship - says he wants "France to become more like the US, where growth is strong because people work".
Mr Sarkozy's campaign motto, "Work more to earn more", resonated with many younger voters too. Mr Suber - who has dual US and French citizenship - says he wants "France to become more like the US, where growth is strong because people work".
added 2007 Mon May 7 8:21:07 by berkeley
The French have not voted in a man they particularly like. SÃ;©golÃ;¨ne Royal came across as a better person. But France has voted in a president it feels it needs.
The French have not voted in a man they particularly like. SÃ;©golÃ;¨ne Royal came across as a better person. But France has voted in a president it feels it needs.
added 2007 Mon May 7 7:55:33 by BoBo in Texas
Clashes between police and Leftist protestors have been reported in central Paris and the southeastern city of Lyon after conservative leader Nicolas Sarkozy was overwhelmingly elected French President overnight.
Clashes between police and Leftist protestors have been reported in central Paris and the southeastern city of Lyon after conservative leader Nicolas Sarkozy was overwhelmingly elected French President overnight.
added 2007 Sun May 6 21:12:24 by TimALoftis
Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy has won France's presidential election, beating his Socialist rival Segolene Royal by a comfortable margin, television projections said.
Conservative Nicolas Sarkozy has won France's presidential election, beating his Socialist rival Segolene Royal by a comfortable margin, television projections said.
added 2007 Sun May 6 3:48:10 by Deidre
The right's candidate could canter home in today's election - but that will do little to heal deep divisions still raging in France. As hope for Socialist Segolene Royal slips away, Jason Burke finds a nation polarised
The right's candidate could canter home in today's election - but that will do little to heal deep divisions still raging in France. As hope for Socialist Segolene Royal slips away, Jason Burke finds a nation polarised
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added 2007 Thu May 3 3:22:35 by TechnologyExpert
Right-winger Nicolas Sarkozy and socialist rival Segolene Royal staged an often bad tempered televised debate Wednesday that could have a crucial effect on France's presidential vote.
Right-winger Nicolas Sarkozy and socialist rival Segolene Royal staged an often bad tempered televised debate Wednesday that could have a crucial effect on France's presidential vote.
added 2007 Sat Apr 28 21:07:38 by ebrage
Sarkozy wins first round of French presidential elections,amid a range of candidates who all claim, "I am France."
Sarkozy wins first round of French presidential elections,amid a range of candidates who all claim, "I am France."
added 2007 Sat Apr 28 19:48:01 by Alexia
French presidential hopeful Segolene Royal and defeated candidate Francois Bayrou have held a televised debate in which they vowed to seek common ground. But both ruled out working more closely together before the final vote next month, stressing their differences. The debate, on a cable TV channel, has dominated recent political campaigning.
French presidential hopeful Segolene Royal and defeated candidate Francois Bayrou have held a televised debate in which they vowed to seek common ground. But both ruled out working more closely together before the final vote next month, stressing their differences. The debate, on a cable TV channel, has dominated recent political campaigning.
added 2007 Fri Apr 27 8:25:54 by Beau7890
The French dislike themselves even more than the Americans dislike them, according to an opinion poll published on Friday. The survey of six nations, carried out for the International Herald Tribune daily and France 24 TV station, said 44 percent of French people thought badly of themselves.
The French dislike themselves even more than the Americans dislike them, according to an opinion poll published on Friday. The survey of six nations, carried out for the International Herald Tribune daily and France 24 TV station, said 44 percent of French people thought badly of themselves.
added 2007 Thu Apr 26 0:58:15 by KelLuv
NEW YORK (AP) -- Lance Armstrong applauds Tour de France champion Floyd Landis' decision to publicly share his mistrust of the French lab involved in his doping investigation.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Lance Armstrong applauds Tour de France champion Floyd Landis' decision to publicly share his mistrust of the French lab involved in his doping investigation.
added 2007 Mon Apr 23 4:12:43 by Deidre
BBC correspondents in Paris have been covering a dramatic election evening from the main candidates' headquarters, as results from Sunday's first round came in. Here are their reports so far.
BBC correspondents in Paris have been covering a dramatic election evening from the main candidates' headquarters, as results from Sunday's first round came in. Here are their reports so far.
added 2007 Sun Apr 22 17:40:49 by STONERS
French voters turned out in force Sunday to choose a new president in one of the country's most suspense-filled elections in recent times, after a frenzied campaign by a dozen contenders left voters undecided but eager for a say.
French voters turned out in force Sunday to choose a new president in one of the country's most suspense-filled elections in recent times, after a frenzied campaign by a dozen contenders left voters undecided but eager for a say.
added 2007 Sat Apr 21 15:50:38 by corey.spring
A "day of reflection" -- in which campaigning is barred -- is under way in France, before voting begins in presidential elections on Sunday.
A "day of reflection" -- in which campaigning is barred -- is under way in France, before voting begins in presidential elections on Sunday.
added 2007 Thu Apr 19 18:28:03 by Fabienne
From the article: "The main candidates in the French presidential election are holding their final campaign rallies on Thursday. A new opinion poll shows centre-right candidate Nicolas Sarkozy still leading with 29%, ahead of the Socialist Segolene Royal on 25%...the centrist candidate Francois Bayrou slipping a few points to 15%. But at least one-third of voters remain undecided ahead of Sunday's first round."
From the article: "The main candidates in the French presidential election are holding their final campaign rallies on Thursday. A new opinion poll shows centre-right candidate Nicolas Sarkozy still leading with 29%, ahead of the Socialist Segolene Royal on 25%...the centrist candidate Francois Bayrou slipping a few points to 15%. But at least one-third of voters remain undecided ahead of Sunday's first round."
added 2007 Sun Apr 15 6:01:29 by Digidave
The Philharmonie de Paris, a aluminum-clad building - which in a model, drawings and computer-generated images resembles a mound of loosely stacked plates topped by a 170-foot-high sail - will have a 2,400-seat auditorium designed in what experts call a "vineyard" style, with the audience on all sides of the orchestra on multilevel "
The Philharmonie de Paris, a aluminum-clad building - which in a model, drawings and computer-generated images resembles a mound of loosely stacked plates topped by a 170-foot-high sail - will have a 2,400-seat auditorium designed in what experts call a "vineyard" style, with the audience on all sides of the orchestra on multilevel "
added 2007 Thu Apr 5 15:10:18 by Fabienne
From the article: "Seventy-one people have been lightly injured after a commuter train hit the buffers as it pulled into one of Paris's main railway stations. The accident took place at the Gare de l'Est at around 0830 (0630 GMT) during the morning rush hour. The train was traveling at low speed, but a number of people were thrown to the floor on impact, passengers said."
From the article: "Seventy-one people have been lightly injured after a commuter train hit the buffers as it pulled into one of Paris's main railway stations. The accident took place at the Gare de l'Est at around 0830 (0630 GMT) during the morning rush hour. The train was traveling at low speed, but a number of people were thrown to the floor on impact, passengers said."
added 2007 Thu Apr 5 6:00:26 by Deidre
French Champagne makers have agreed to harvest more grapes from 2007 and to plant new vines in the future to head off shortages, reflecting growing demand from outside Europe, a leading producer said Wednesday.
French Champagne makers have agreed to harvest more grapes from 2007 and to plant new vines in the future to head off shortages, reflecting growing demand from outside Europe, a leading producer said Wednesday.
added 2007 Tue Apr 3 3:26:51 by berkeley
France and Israel are on a collision course in south Lebanon following incidents involving Israeli warplanes over- flying the positions of the French military contingent serving with the UN peacekeeping force there.
France and Israel are on a collision course in south Lebanon following incidents involving Israeli warplanes over- flying the positions of the French military contingent serving with the UN peacekeeping force there.
added 2007 Thu Mar 22 17:11:24 by TechnologyExpert
France became the first country to open its files on UFOs Thursday when the national space agency unveiled a website documenting more than 1600 sightings spanning five decades. The online archives, which will be updated as new cases are reported, catalogues in minute detail cases ranging from the easily dismissed to a handful that continue to perp
France became the first country to open its files on UFOs Thursday when the national space agency unveiled a website documenting more than 1600 sightings spanning five decades. The online archives, which will be updated as new cases are reported, catalogues in minute detail cases ranging from the easily dismissed to a handful that continue to perp
added 2007 Wed Mar 21 18:29:00 by DavidHalko
Mohamed Hadfi, 31, tore out his 23-year-old wife Samira Bari's eyes following a heated argument in their apartment in the southern French city of Nimes in July 2003 after she refused to have sex with him. Ms Bari, who had demanded a divorce before the attack, was permanently blinded.
Mohamed Hadfi, 31, tore out his 23-year-old wife Samira Bari's eyes following a heated argument in their apartment in the southern French city of Nimes in July 2003 after she refused to have sex with him. Ms Bari, who had demanded a divorce before the attack, was permanently blinded.
added 2007 Mon Mar 12 13:40:46 by dominian
Jaque Chirac - twice president, twice prime minister and 18 years the mayor of Paris - resigned from politics last night.
Jaque Chirac - twice president, twice prime minister and 18 years the mayor of Paris - resigned from politics last night.
added 2007 Sat Mar 3 3:11:03 by populist
Iraq is nearing partition, French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy said Friday as violence between Sunni and Shiite Muslims raged on in Baghdad.
Iraq is nearing partition, French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy said Friday as violence between Sunni and Shiite Muslims raged on in Baghdad.
added 2007 Thu Feb 15 12:34:34 by trojanhorse
A summit intended to strengthen ties between Africa and former colonial power France opened on Thursday but all eyes will be on a subject not on the agenda -- Sudan's battered Darfur province.
A summit intended to strengthen ties between Africa and former colonial power France opened on Thursday but all eyes will be on a subject not on the agenda -- Sudan's battered Darfur province.
added 2007 Sat Feb 10 1:05:14 by MotorTrend
French auto manufacturer Peugeot is considering re-entering the United States market. Peugeots and Renaults have been conspicuously missing from the American automotive landscape for almost two decades. With recent trends towards small cars, they may make a comeback.
French auto manufacturer Peugeot is considering re-entering the United States market. Peugeots and Renaults have been conspicuously missing from the American automotive landscape for almost two decades. With recent trends towards small cars, they may make a comeback.
added 2007 Sat Feb 3 21:56:54 by Wil
Forty-five nations answered France's call Saturday for a new environmental body to slow inevitable global warming and protect the planet, perhaps with policing powers to punish violators. Absent were the world's heavyweight polluter, the United States, and booming nations on the same path as the U.S. - China and India.
Forty-five nations answered France's call Saturday for a new environmental body to slow inevitable global warming and protect the planet, perhaps with policing powers to punish violators. Absent were the world's heavyweight polluter, the United States, and booming nations on the same path as the U.S. - China and India.
