France, May 1 -- Labour Day on 1 May holds a unique status in France as the only public holiday that is "ferie et chome" - non-working and paid for almost everyone. Rooted in the labour movement, Lab... Read More
France, May 1 -- Luis Enrique's side may have preferred to focus on their trip to Germany next Wednesday, when they will defend a 5-4 lead from Tuesday's first leg, which was arguably the best game in... Read More
France, May 1 -- The US Treasury said in a statement on Thursday that Kabila had provided financial support to the Congo River Alliance (AFC) in order to shape political developments in eastern Democr... Read More
France, May 1 -- Born in France to Malian parents, Bagayoko of the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party - which the government has designated "far-left" - is now mayor of the second largest town in th... Read More
France, May 1 -- The agreement to create one of the world's biggest free-trade zones was sealed in January after more than 25 years of intermittent negotiations. The deal, which eliminates tariffs on... Read More
France, May 1 -- The agreement to create one of the world's biggest free-trade zones was sealed in January after more than 25 years of intermittent negotiations. The deal, which eliminates tariffs on... Read More
France, April 30 -- Founded in 1831, the legion is open to recruits from around the world and currently includes soldiers from 144 countries. Today, it has 9,600 troops, making up around 10 percent of... Read More
France, April 30 -- The monarch was greeted on the airport tarmac in Hamilton, the capital of the British island territory, by Premier David Burt and other dignitaries. The island stop - the first vi... Read More
France, April 30 -- Nine of the 10 political prisoners executed by Iran since 18 March were linked to the People's Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (known as the MEK), according to Iran Human Rights, an... Read More
France, April 30 -- Alongside jihadist forces, Tuareg rebels launched coordinated attacks across the country last weekend. The offensive forced Russia's Africa Corps paramilitary unit to pull out of ... Read More