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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... और पढ़ें


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... और पढ़ें


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... और पढ़ें


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... और पढ़ें


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... और पढ़ें


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... और पढ़ें


France braces for second day of protests within 48 hours

France, Nov. 7 -- The fourth consecutive Saturday of nationwide demonstrations comes two days after a general strike to complain about government policies. France's Interior Ministry said more than 6... और पढ़ें


Poor facilities held back Senegal's medal-free Youth Olympics team, parents say

France, Nov. 7 -- The swimmers had been forced to train in club pools, some just 20 metres long, because the Olympic pool was closed to them for four years, one mother told RFI. "We can't expect a lo... और पढ़ें


Unesco at 80: 'Attacks on culture strike at the very heart of who we are'

France, Nov. 7 -- For the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco), preserving cultural heritage helps to ensure that histories and identities are not erased in confli... और पढ़ें


Suez Crisis at 70 reveals the humiliation France tried to keep hidden

France, Nov. 6 -- Egyptian leader Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalised the Suez Canal in July 1956, bringing it under state control. The invasion followed three months later. Historian Franck Mazuet explo... और पढ़ें