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French court approves sweeping new surveillance powers
The French law also allows authorities to require Internet providers to track suspicious behaviour on the net
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Europe’s worst countries for tourist scams
This could help you decide your holiday destination
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French woman fined €90 for driving in flip flops
She complained the fine was worth the same as a pair of shoes.
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At last, an all-women garage opens in Paris
Always being short-changed by male mechanics? A trip to ‘Only Girls’ might be better for you.
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Filipino or French: Who is more faithful?
Studies on French and Filipino men reveal opposite trends.
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France to become more expensive to visit
Tourists visiting France may have to pay additional €10 per night in a hotel if proposed bill gets approved.
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French police say no to Hidden Cash
Planned Paris hunt for free hidden money causes fear among French cops.
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Swiss vs France, what is the famous guinea pig’s prediction?
Guinea pig correctly predicts Swiss win over Ecuador, forecasts next World Cup clash.
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French told to be nicer to Tourists
Government says more hospitable France may lead to happier tourists.
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Paris footbridge collapses due to ‘love Locks’
Too much love can cause destruction, as tourist destination Pont des Arts in Paris shows.
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Cops vow to make your trip to Paris Safer
Paris police ramps up efforts to fight organised crime that target tourists.
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Good news for mums in France
New French reform to pension law further closes gender gap between men and women.
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French town wants their Big Macs right Now
Saint-Pol-sur-Ternoise townspeople march on the streets to demand opening of McDonald’s.
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Cannes Film Festival
What’s the story behind one of the most prestigious film fests in Europe?
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French parents can still spank kids at Home
French lawmakers still undecided whether or not to fully ban spanking of children by parents.
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Help hard-up French churches by adopting a Priest
Churches in Normandy lend out their priests to boost funds.
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France’s poorest exempted from income Tax
1.8 million households in France won’t have to pay their income tax for the year 2013 this September.
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Scarlett Johansson angry over look-alike in a Book
Hollywood A-lister Scarlett Johansson brings beloved French author to court for stealing her image.
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French court: Online dating basis for divorce
French court rules that using dating sites while married is against the law on mutual respect.
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How Spanish football star tells racists to eat their heart Out
Racism can shame people, but not if you know how to fight back as Spain footballer Dani Alves showed.
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Most French parents do not think education is a big deal
Global survey says the French are the least worried about the education of their kids.
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French organic winemaker hero of the Day
Green groups in France show overwhelming support to one organic winemaker in his fight against pesticide.
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Two breakthroughs may open path to Alzheimer’s Cure
Separate researches in Germany and Spain reveal promising news on cause and cure of Alzheimer’s.
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Surprising results of French local Elections
Marine Le Pen’s far-right party makes historic wins. Anne Hidalgo becomes Paris’ first female mayor.
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French group says ‘Sugar Babies’ site is online Prostitution
French media’s most talked about dating site questioned by concerned groups.
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Will French language dominate the World?
Here’s a piece of good news for the French who love their language.
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Facebook to face French law for selling out Users
Consumer rights group wants Twitter, Facebook and Google to respect user’s privacy.
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Paris spends a hefty €4M a day to keep pollution Low
Driving restriction eased in Paris as air pollution level drops.
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French air traffic controllers go on strike against the President
Unions rejecting President Hollande’s ‘responsibility pact’ disrupt flights.
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Authorities want Paris to become an e-friendly City
Three measures eyed as solution to air pollution.
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French gov’t to pay you if you cycle to Work
Transport Ministry eyes new scheme to encourage more people to get out of their cars.
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French firefighters’ gag video was too hot for their Bosses
These firefighters did something you should never do if you’re trying to impress your boss.
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Winemakers told business could be killing French Sperm
Deterioration of sperm count and quality linked to production of wine.
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Poll reveals everyone’s afraid of Italian Drivers
Survey on EU motorists show driving stereotypes among seven countries.
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Why yucky habits are flushing out €14.5b from French Economy
Survey on hygiene reveals battle versus germs is a matter of national concern.
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Cat wakes French landlady as fire eats her House
Hero cat saves residents from tragic end.
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Is the French education system slipping from the rest of EU?
Statistics agency reveals some shocking facts about the French education system.
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French cops didn’t know they were getting high from seized Drug
Police officers tested positive for cannabis, worry about scandal.
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Germany supports EU call for global Internet Gov’t
German chancellor targets Facebook’s anti-privacy policies in bid to push European Internet.
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French chefs say no to food porn Shutterbugs
Chefs say taking photographs of food in their restaurants is ‘poor etiquette.’
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French journalists slammed for non-stop Selfies
Over-enthusiastic journalists annoy White House staff.
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Looking for love? You won’t find it in Paris
Study reveals which French city has the most number of singles.
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France slightly more welcoming to Immigrants
Statistics show number of new French citizens jumped in past two years.
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Paris to get fresh makeover starting 2014
Here are new projects that will put the City of Light back in the spotlight.
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Chinese New Year in Europe 2014
Celebrate Chinese New Year 2014 in any of these European cities.
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French gov’t wants dads to spend more time with Kids
Reform on parental leave extends and boosts incentives for dads.
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French government boosts cyber Defences
French government to pour €1.5 billion for cyber defence funding. What is the Philippines planning to do to protect itself from growing cyber threats?
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McDonald’s spud proves to be a dangerous Weapon
French diner takes 10-day sick leave after falling victim to freak potato accident.
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PAL to resume flights to Paris
Over 50,000 Pinoys in France can now fly with PAL on their way home to the Philippines.
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Where’s the best place in the world to Eat?
International aid group releases list of best and worst countries to be in when it comes to food.
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President Hollande’s affair sparks media debate in France
Is the French media opening up to new horizons in political reportage?
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France to come to a screeching halt on Monday
Taxi unions call for a nationwide protest next week.
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Baguettes beat burgers in France
Despite popularity of American fast food chains, French food poll still hail baguettes the best.
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2013 Christmas Markets in Europe Part II
What makes these Christmas markets unique? Explore new possibilities this season in these Christmas markets:
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91-year-old Frenchman finds Soulmate
There’s no age limit to love, and this man proved it!
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French cats to get VIP Treatment
First-ever cat hotel to rise in France.
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Clients of ‘women of the streets’ to be fined in France
Lower house approves law that will fine those who are caught paying for sex.
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Parisians says no to another McDonald’s
McDonald’s deemed an unpleasant addition to old world charm.
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Get ready for storms in Northern Germany
December snow and fog may spell bad weather.
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Wonder sheep for sale in France
Owner saves five-legged sheep from abattoir.