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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


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 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


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


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


Culture or Kremlin influence? Europe divided over its Russian Houses

France, Sept. 3 -- Moscow said on Thursday it would close branches of Germany's Goethe Institute after Berlin moved to shut its Russian House, one of a string of centres that officially promote Russia... Read More


Nepal seeks climate justice after Himalayan disaster

France, Sept. 3 -- "The flood was one like I had never seen before," said the 57-year-old, rescued from his Himalayan village in Nepal's devastated Rasuwa district. "It destroyed everything, our homes... Read More


Former RFI journalist disappears in Niger after attempted coup

France, Sept. 3 -- Kaka, who worked for many years as an RFI correspondent in Niger and now directs private broadcaster Radio Television Saraounia, left his office in Niamey on Monday evening and neve... Read More


British, French leaders hold talks on migrants and EU relations

France, Sept. 3 -- The meeting at Burnham's Downing Street office and residence came after the leaders celebrated bilateral ties with King Charles III at a preview of the fabled Bayeux Tapestry in Lon... Read More


Three Pacific hurricanes gather strength as El Nino intensifies

France, Sept. 3 -- The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), the UN body that coordinates weather and climate forecasting, said there was a near 100-percent chance El Nino would persist through Feb... Read More