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Embassies withdraw staff amid security fears after Libya militiamen occupy ministries
13/05/2013 - African news explained

Embassies withdraw staff amid security fears after Libya militiamen occupy ministries

Militiamen in Libya have ended their occupation of the country's foreign and justice ministries in Tripoli, handing control back to the authorities.

17/04/2013 - France

French press review 17 April 2013

French newspapers seem uncertain how to deal with the Boston bomb attacks.

16/04/2013 - France

French press review 16 April 2013

There's a strange contrast on this morning's front pages with news of the explosions at the Boston Marathon vying for space with the public declaration by French government ministers of their ...

09/03/2013 - France - International Women's Day

France to punish employers who fail equal pay test

The French government is threatening to punish employers who fail to respect equal pay between men and women.

15/12/2012 - France - Nepal

Maurice Herzog, conqueror of Annapurna, dies aged 93

The French climber who conquered Annapurna in the first recorded ascent of a peak above 8,000 metres, Maurice Herzog, has died at the age of 93.

03/11/2012 - France

Ex-Socialist party leader Martine Aubry on possible manslaughter charges

Former Socialist party leader Martine Aubry has been summoned to appear before judges on Tuesday on possible charges of involuntary manslaughter.

11/10/2012

African press review 11 October 2012

Gloomy economic outlooks and corruption scandals dominate today's African papers...

01/07/2012 - France

Breathalyzer law and minimum wage changes come into force in France

On 1 July, France will see several laws or amendments go into effect. Starting today, the minimum wage jumps up two percent and breathalyzer tests will become mandatory in all vehicles.

30/06/2012 - France

France to turn out the lights at night

Sunday 1 July will mark the start of an initiative in France to turn out the lights at night.

17/05/2012 - France - Africa

New French Foreign Minister Fabius wants equal partnership with Africa

France wants a dialogue of equals with Africa, new Foreign Affairs Minister Laurent Fabius said Thursday.

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