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France tests Tesla's self-driving tech as Europe moves closer to autonomous cars

France, Sept. 4 -- US electric carmaker Tesla has provided France with two vehicles fitted with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system to test on public roads, to allow regulators to check safety data pro... Read More


6PM: How China's Paracel expansion extends its military reach towards Vietnam

France, Sept. 4 -- In just a few months, China has transformed two previously unused sandbanks into artificial islands bearing the hallmarks of military installations. After building around 20 outpost... Read More


France drops Mercator maps as Africa pushes for truer world view

France, Sept. 4 -- The announcement comes as the United Nations General Assembly votes on Friday on a resolution calling for the world to move away from Mercator maps in favour of projections that mor... Read More


DRC eyes Jerusalem embassy as Tshisekedi seeks Israel's support

France, Sept. 4 -- The two governments said they would take steps towards "the relocation of the embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem". No timetable has been giv... Read More


France unveils €1.1bn emergency aid for farmers after record heat

France, Sept. 4 -- Unveiling the CASI aid package on Friday, Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard said the money was needed both to compensate farmers for their losses and protect future production. "... Read More


Paris families sue mayor over alleged child abuse in after-school care

France, Sept. 4 -- The families, brought together by the MeTooEcole association, are calling on prosecutors to examine what city officials knew about problems in the after-school system and whether th... Read More


Tunisia court upholds long sentences in mass trial of opposition figures

France, Sept. 4 -- Tunisia's Court of Cassation on Thursday upheld prison sentences of up to 45 years issued in November against 34 opposition leaders, lawyers and businessmen on charges of conspiracy... Read More


Ebola deaths in DR Congo top 3,000 as WHO says vaccine trials imminent

France, Sept. 3 -- The latest official toll released by the Congolese National Institute of Public Health on Wednesday showed 6,186 confirmed cases and 3,007 deaths, making a fatality rate of 48.6 per... Read More


Ebola deaths in DRC top 3,000 as WHO prepares vaccine trials

France, Sept. 3 -- The latest official toll released by the Congolese National Institute of Public Health on Wednesday showed 6,186 confirmed cases and 3,007 deaths, making a fatality rate of 48.6%. ... Read More


EU suspends Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic concerns

France, Sept. 3 -- The measure, which takes effect from Thursday, covers a range of Brazilian exports, including poultry, beef, eggs, honey and animal casings intended for human consumption. The Euro... Read More