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Leading French farmers' union warns motorway blockades could resume

France, Feb. 13 -- The head of France's biggest farming union - the FNSEA - says farmers could resume protests that hit the sector last month if the government does not meet their demands for better p... Read More


Beekeepers in Cote d'Ivoire help reduce dependence on glyphosate pesticide

France, Feb. 12 -- While Europe wrangles over banning the use of glyphosate - the active ingredient in the Roundup weedkiller accused of damaging human health and biodiversity - farmers on the African... Read More


One in five migratory species faces extinction, UN report warns

France, Feb. 12 -- The world's migratory species are under threat across the planet with their global risk of extinction increasing, a landmark UN report released Monday has warned. Until now there h... Read More


EU's Borrell dismisses Trump's 'silly idea' that encourages Russian attacks on NATO

France, Feb. 12 -- White House hopeful Donald Trump's remark on Saturday that he would "encourage" Russia to attack members of NATO who had not met their financial obligations has drawn a fierce react... Read More


Bayeux Tapestry to come to life in ambitious museum revamp

France, Feb. 12 -- Ahead of William the Conqueror's 1,000th birthday, the home of the Bayeux Tapestry is prepping for major renovations.Thanks to a two-storey extension and restorations to its existin... Read More


Israel frees two hostages in operation that killed at least 50 Palestinians

France, Feb. 12 -- The Israeli military rescued two hostages in a dramatic raid under fire from the Gaza Strip early Monday The hostages, Fernando Simon Marman (61) and Louis Norbeto Har (70), were k... Read More


France to revoke birthright citizenship in overseas Mayotte to stem immigration

France, Feb. 11 -- Children born on the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte will no longer automatically become citizens of France,Interior MinisterGerald Darmanin announced during a visit to the... Read More


Why do people in France say they're having less sex?

France, Feb. 11 -- Adults in France, like in many western countries, are having sex less frequently- with the decline particularly noticeable in young people, a new survey shows. While the reasons are... Read More


Two deaths reported in turbulent protests over Senegal's election delay

France, Feb. 10 -- At least two people are now reported to have died during protests in Senegal, the first casualties of unrest that broke out after a presidential election planned for this month was ... Read More


Protests over Senegal's delayed presidential election turn deadly

France, Feb. 10 -- At least two people are now reported to have died during protests in Senegal, the first casualties of unrest that broke out after a presidential election planned for this month was ... Read More