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# france - Yesterday’s News
Lourdes evacuated as French flash floods claim first victim
The pilgrimage site has been closed and some 2,000 people evacuated from the region.
# france - Tuesday 18 June, 2013
Has a ship that disappeared in 1679 been found?
The Griffin disappeared in 1679 – but now a beam has been found that may have been part of the ship.
# france - Monday 17 June, 2013
Blow to the head leaves Australian woman with French accent
“It makes me so angry because I am Australian. I am not French [though] I do not have anything against the French people”
Who’s who: Meet the nine men and one woman who make up the G8 leaders
Eight heads of government, and two EU presidents make up the G8 leaders who are gathering in Northern Ireland today and tomorrow.
Everything you need to know about the G8, but were afraid to ask
A gathering of some of the world’s most powerful people is happening up the road in Northern Ireland today and tomorrow. But what’s it all about?
# france - Sunday 16 June, 2013
What has the G8 ever done for us?
Here’s a list of all the topics that have been discussed in the last 38 summits. Has it been worth it?
# france - Friday 14 June, 2013
French chef jailed for posting videos of apprentice being pelted with eggs
The man and two apprentices filmed videos of them pelting a teenager with eggs, flour and food colouring.
# france - Thursday 13 June, 2013
Flights return to normal as air traffic controllers in France call off strike
Off on your holidays today? The good news is Aer Lingus and Ryanair are operating their full schedule today, but there could still be some delays.
# france - Wednesday 12 June, 2013
French air traffic controllers call off third day of crippling strike
France and Germany have asked the EU to delay its ‘Single European Sky’ plans, ending the strike a day early.
Aer Lingus and Ryanair cancel more flights as protest spreads accross Europe
Workers in ten other countries are expected to stage protests today including work-to-rule action and public information campaigns.
# france - Tuesday 11 June, 2013
Two dead over suspected mix-up of sleeping and blood pressure pills
France’s health regulator has withdrawn a brand of blood pressure pills amid fears of a packaging issue.
# france - Sunday 9 June, 2013
All the goals as Brazil beat France 3-0
The hosts look in fine form ahead of the Confederations Cup.
# france - Friday 7 June, 2013
Francois Hollande confuses Japanese with Chinese on State visit to Japan
The French president made the error on a three-day state visit to Japan.
# france - Wednesday 5 June, 2013
France says Assad regime has used the deadly chemical sarin
Meanwhile, it is reported this morning that the Assad regime has retaken the key western town of Qusayr.
# france - Wednesday 29 May, 2013
Man arrested after French soldier stabbed in the neck
Sources close to the investigation said the 22-year-old man arrested was a supporter of radical Islam.
# france - Tuesday 28 May, 2013
SARS-like virus claims 65-year-old French victim
The man is thought to have contracted the virus in Dubai.
# france - Monday 27 May, 2013
Photos: More than 150,000 protest against same-sex marriage in Paris
293 people were arrested and six people were injured after the major demonstration on the streets of Paris.
# france - Sunday 26 May, 2013
French soldier stabbed in neck outside Paris
Comparisons have been drawn between the attack and the killing of a British soldier earlier this week.
# france - Friday 24 May, 2013
Oxfam urges EU foreign ministers to extend the arms embargo on Syria
Transferring more weapons to Syria can only “exacerbate a hellish scenario for civilians” says Oxfam, who say extending the embargo would avoid fuelling an arms race.
# france - Tuesday 21 May, 2013
Man shoots himself at altar of the Notre Dame cathedral
The tourist attraction in Paris was evacuated this afternoon.
# france - Sunday 19 May, 2013
Casual snaps show Charles de Gaulle’s Irish holiday after resignation
Following his resignation in 1969, the French President sought solace in a “quiet holiday” touring Ireland.
British divorcee confesses to killing children by slitting their throats
The 48-year-old is reported to have admitted his crimes to French police, amid a bitter dispute over his visitation rights.
# france - Saturday 18 May, 2013
Poll: France has legalised gay marriage, would you welcome it in Ireland today?
French President Francois Hollande has signed gay marriage into law today, making it the 14th country to do so.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your ‘summery’ Saturday.
# france - Friday 17 May, 2013
Police deploy in French schools after mass killing threat
The move comes after a man said he would stage mass killings and shoot himself.
Turkey and US demand Assad stand down
The US President and Turkish Prime Minister met in Washington to discuss Syria’s ongoing, bloody conflict.
# france - Thursday 16 May, 2013
The Hoff, frocks, umbrellas and Home & Away on the Great Gatsby red carpet
Frock Scott Fitzgerald.
# france - Wednesday 15 May, 2013
France enters recession in first quarter
French economic growth has been sluggish lately as a result of record unemployment and falling household demand – the key driver of the economy.
# france - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
Arrogant, uncaring BUT trustworthy – how Europeans see Germany
The prolonged economic crisis has actually separated the French from the Germans, and the Germans from everyone else, says a new report.
France wants to tax iPads and iPhones to fund the arts
A report commissioned by the French government has suggested that a four per cent tax could be imposed on the sale of smartphones and tablets to fund artistic and creative ventures.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day.
# france - Monday 13 May, 2013
Column: Insinuating that young people ‘aren’t bothered’ with politics is insulting and false
Various political scandals and our current economic woes have increased levels of mistrust in politicians among young people. This does not mean we are apathetic, we just need to be engaged, writes Órla Ryan.
Glamour, drama and offbeat: 6 facts about the Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival begins this week and runs until 26 May.
# france - Wednesday 8 May, 2013
31 arrested as investigation into $50 million diamond heist continues
A Frenchman who is believed to have been one of the actual robbers was arrested in France, while some of the diamonds have been found in Switzerland.
# france - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
Naked Irishman causes ‘consternation’ among French nuns
The 46-year-old man apologised and told police he had not realised he was the only person taking in the hills of Provence.
Fodder from France due tomorrow for stricken Irish farmers
The fodder crisis has seen the IFA set up a fund so that it can transport huge amounts of fodder to farmers so that they can feed their animals.
Joey Barton gets suspended 2-match ban for ‘overweight ladyboy’ tweet
The English midfielder will now be able to finish out his first season with Marseille on the football field.
# france - Wednesday 1 May, 2013
Coveney extends fodder scheme: ‘No animals should die of starvation’
The Minister also intervened with the banks and requested they provide more credit to farmers in need.
3,000 tonnes of fodder from France to help farmers in ‘crisis’
The IFA President said this might be the first of many more shipments of fodder.
# france - Monday 29 April, 2013
David Beckham can’t believe it as he sees red in France
The Englishman’s sending off was for a sterner challenge than the flick that earned him marching orders at World Cup ’98 in the same country.
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