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French sailor Laperche sets record for Route du Rhum transatlantic sailing race

France, Nov. 8 -- The 29-year-old skipper of the SVR-Lazartigue completed the 3,542 nautical miles (6,560km) between Saint-Malo in north-western France and Pointe-a-Pitre in Guadeloupe in six days, 13... Read More


Bread shortage threatens to plunge more Sudanese into hunger

France, Nov. 8 -- Most bakeries in the capital Khartoum have shut their doors because of surging wheat prices and fuel shortages. Mahmoud, 44, says she and her husband now spend their combined salari... Read More


The art of dressing: how clothes have shaped the image of the artist

France, Nov. 8 -- "As early as the 19th century and even before, artists served as trendsetters," explains Lili Davenas, one of the curators of the exhibition "L'etoffe de l'artiste" - or "The Artist'... Read More


Ex-army chief Eisenkot given first chance to form government in Israel

France, Nov. 8 -- The former army chief will go to the residence of President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem to discuss his plans to create a coalition to rule in the 120-seat parliament. On Saturday, aft... Read More


Love story: literary speed dating in an age of declining readership

France, Nov. 8 -- On a barge named Nanna moored on the Seine, in the shadow of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Fabrice Rousselot is waiting for the 50 literature lovers who have bought tickets for tonight's eve... Read More


Unions vow to keep pressure on French government after fourth wave of protests

France, Nov. 8 -- Sophie Venetitay, secretary-general of the SNES-FSU, said her union was angry to be excluded from talks on Monday between government ministers and private-sector employers and employ... Read More


Southern African farmers prepare for powerful El Nino with agroecology

France, Nov. 8 -- "Instead of ploughing the entire land, I only disrupt the specific spot where plants will grow," Matsapa told RFI at his farm. The potholes technique - which captures water, concent... Read More


Mbappe returns to France duty as Zidane drafts Pagis into Nations League squad

France, Nov. 7 -- Mbappe scored his 67th international goal to propel France to a 1-0 victory over Turkey in Izmit in October and successfully launch Zidane's reign as head coach. But minutes after t... Read More


Monfils named captain of France's Davis Cup team

France, Nov. 7 -- Monfils retired last month after more than two decades on the senior ATP circuit. The 40-year-old will take over from the former world number 12 Paul-Henri Mathieu and lead the squa... Read More


Nigeria's plan for state police raises hopes for security and fears of abuse

France, Nov. 7 -- Nigerian police and military forces have long been overwhelmed - battling a protracted jihadist insurgency, as well as kidnappings, banditry and attacks by armed groups, which have b... Read More