News: France

We have started to collect the most important news related to France in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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France: news

France fires Moscow visa trio

Wednesday, August 16th 2006, 17:12
related countries: Russia
related places: Moscow

The French consulate in Moscow dismisses three officials after an investigation into visa irregularities.
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French resort blaze under control

Tuesday, August 15th 2006, 15:39
related places: Ramatuelle

A forest fire is contained near the French resort of St Tropez - but three firefighters die in a crash.
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Cycling: Phonak to be wound up

Tuesday, August 15th 2006, 10:15

The former team of disgraced Tour de France winner Floyd Landis will be wound up at the end of the season.
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Cycling: Landis says test 'flawed'

Tuesday, August 8th 2006, 11:39

Tour de France winner Floyd Landis believes his doping test was "fatally flawed" and says officials have their own agenda.
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Two more aid workers found dead

Tuesday, August 8th 2006, 5:30
related countries: Sri Lanka

A French relief agency says two more of its workers are found dead in Sri Lanka after 15 were killed on Sunday.
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Sri Lanka deaths stun aid agency

Monday, August 7th 2006, 13:14
related countries: Sri Lanka

The head of a French aid agency says they are "stunned" by the killing of 15 employees in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka aid workers shot dead

Monday, August 7th 2006, 11:21
related countries: Sri Lanka

Fifteen employees of a French charity are found dead in strife-torn north-eastern Sri Lanka, aid workers say.
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US, France agree UN Lebanon text

Saturday, August 5th 2006, 23:32
related countries: Lebanon, United States

The US and France agree the text of a UN resolution aimed at ending the conflict in Lebanon, as fighting goes on.
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I am the Tour champion - Pereiro

Saturday, August 5th 2006, 17:11

Oscar Pereiro declares himself the true Tour de France winner after confirmation of a positive test for Floyd Landis.
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Landis returns positive B sample

Saturday, August 5th 2006, 8:44

Floyd Landis is set to lose his Tour de France title after a B sample tests positive for testosterone.
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Football: Gallas 'let team down'

Thursday, August 3rd 2006, 11:58

William Gallas' agent tells BBC Sport he hopes to hold talks with Chelsea next week over the French defender's future.
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Eurotunnel gets court protection

Wednesday, August 2nd 2006, 13:18

A French court grants Eurotunnel bankruptcy protection as it aims to reduce its debts.
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'Toxic ship' cleared for breaking

Wednesday, August 2nd 2006, 7:45
related countries: India

The former SS France cruise liner can be scrapped in India, an official says, despite environmentalists' protests.
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Anderson weds Kid Rock on yacht

Sunday, July 30th 2006, 2:11

Actress Pamela Anderson marries rapper Kid Rock in a ceremony on a yacht off the French resort of St Tropez.
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Anderson weds Kid Rock on yacht

Sunday, July 30th 2006, 2:11

Actress Pamela Anderson marries rapper Kid Rock in a ceremony on a yacht off the French resort of St Tropez.
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Former settlers return to Algeria

Saturday, July 29th 2006, 11:00
related countries: Algeria

An extraordinary reconciliation between Algeria and former French settlers is taking place despite their blighted past, John Laurenson reports.
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Cycling: Landis rejects claims

Friday, July 28th 2006, 16:21

Tour de France winner Floyd Landis protests his innocence after failing a drugs test during this year's race.
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Landis denies cheating with drugs

Thursday, July 27th 2006, 22:12

Tour de France winner Floyd Landis protests his innocence after failing a drugs test during this year's race.
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Landis gives positive drugs test

Thursday, July 27th 2006, 14:15

Tour de France winner Floyd Landis has given a positive drugs test, his Phonak team revealed.
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French heatwave claims 64 lives

Thursday, July 27th 2006, 12:28

Sixty-four people die in France in a heatwave that has also affected much of Europe.
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Medics needed in French heat

Tuesday, July 25th 2006, 9:50

A strike adds to French woes as officials call for extra medics to cope with a deadly heatwave.
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Eurotunnel protection ruling due

Tuesday, July 25th 2006, 8:38

Eurotunnel is due to find out on Tuesday if a French court backs its request for projection from its creditors.
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Cycling: Armstrong lauds Landis

Sunday, July 23rd 2006, 18:28

Seven-time winner Lance Armstrong says he is proud of Floyd Landis after his compatriot succeeds him as Tour de France champion.
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Awesome Landis takes Tour crown

Sunday, July 23rd 2006, 16:03
related countries: Norway, United States
related places: Paris

American Floyd Landis wins the Tour de France as Norwegian Thor Hushovd claims the final stage.
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Heatwave toll rises across France

Friday, July 21st 2006, 15:47

At least 20 deaths in France this week are probably due to the heatwave gripping much of Europe, officials say.
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French plan south Lebanon rescue

Friday, July 21st 2006, 9:51
related countries: Lebanon

France plans an operation to rescue about 400 nationals trapped in southern Lebanon, its defence minister says.
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Tour de France: Landis in epic win

Thursday, July 20th 2006, 15:11

Floyd Landis rides back into contention for the Tour de France lead with a dramatic win on stage 17.
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Football: World Cup verdicts due

Thursday, July 20th 2006, 13:01
related countries: Italy

France's Zinedine Zidane is banned for three games for his World Cup final head-butt on Italy's Marco Materazzi.
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Zidane given ban and fine by Fifa

Thursday, July 20th 2006, 13:01
related countries: Italy

France's Zinedine Zidane is banned for three games for his World Cup final head-butt on Italy's Marco Materazzi.
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Tour: Pereiro reclaims lead

Wednesday, July 19th 2006, 15:37

Oscar Pereiro reclaims the Tour de France lead as Floyd Landis cracks on the final climb of a 16th stage won by Michael Rasmussen.
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Le Tour: Landis back in yellow

Tuesday, July 18th 2006, 14:54
related countries: Luxembourg

Luxembourg's Frank Schleck wins stage 15 of the Tour de France while America's Floyd Landis takes over the race lead.
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Cycling: Fedrigo wins stage

Sunday, July 16th 2006, 15:21
related places: Gap, Montelimar

France's Pierrick Fedrigo clinches victory in the 14th stage of the Tour de France from Montelimar to Gap.
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F1: French win for Schumacher

Sunday, July 16th 2006, 13:45
related places: Cours, Magny

Ferrari's Michael Schumacher continues his resurgence with a convincing win in the French Grand Prix at Magny-Cours.
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Cycling: Pereiro claims lead

Saturday, July 15th 2006, 16:13

Jens Voigt won the 13th stage of the Tour de France, but Oscar Pereiro claims the yellow jersey.
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F1: Schumacher in French pole

Saturday, July 15th 2006, 13:10
related places: Cours, Magny

Michael Schumacher takes pole at Magny-Cours, with Ferrari team-mate Felipe Massa clinching second spot.
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Chirac warns of 'African flood'

Friday, July 14th 2006, 15:52

France's President Chirac says Africans will "flood the world" unless the continent's economy is boosted.
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Cycling: Popovych in solo win

Friday, July 14th 2006, 15:02

Yaroslav Popovych of the Discovery Team sprints to a solo win on stage 12 of the Tour de France.
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Cycling: Landis takes yellow

Thursday, July 13th 2006, 15:33
related countries: Russia

Russian Denis Menchov wins the 11th stage of the Tour de France but Floyd Landis takes the yellow jersey.
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Indian firm buys French winemaker

Thursday, July 13th 2006, 9:59
related countries: India

Indian whiskey group McDowell takes over French winemaker Bouvet Ladubay in a deal worth $17.7m.
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Football: Zidane makes apology

Wednesday, July 12th 2006, 18:45

Zinedine Zidane apologises for his headbutt on Marco Materazzi but says he does not regret his actions.
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Uribe in Colombia diplomats' row

Wednesday, July 12th 2006, 13:23
related countries: Colombia, United States
related places: Paris

Colombia's envoy to the US quits in protest over the naming of a disgraced ex-president to the Paris post.
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Court rules against ex-French PM

Tuesday, July 11th 2006, 9:16
related places: Eu

The EU's top court says ex-commissioner Edith Cresson breached rules - but she is spared a penalty.
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Zidane blames Materazzi insults

Monday, July 10th 2006, 17:05
related countries: Italy

Zinedine Zidane's agent says the France star headbutted Marco Materazzi because the Italian said something "very serious".
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Italy jubilant as France mourns

Monday, July 10th 2006, 9:30
related countries: Germany, Italy
related places: Our, Paris, Rome

Our correspondents report reaction from Rome and Paris to Italy's win against France in the final of the Germany 2006 World Cup
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Italian joy at World Cup victory

Monday, July 10th 2006, 7:04
related countries: Italy

Jubilant Italians take to the streets to celebrate their football team's World Cup final win over France.
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