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Designer Galliano found guilty of racist abuse but spared a jail term
Judges opt for suspended fine for anti-Semitic rant because of professional disgrace the couturier suffered.
Football and rich men newspapers' saviours
In times of plummeting circulation and instant access, newspapers might look at billionaire owners in Paris and London or still-surviving publications of the pitch.
Former French president Chirac's corruption trial to proceed without him
Chirac, 78, insists he is innocent in a case dating from his 18 years as mayor of Paris and forming part of the background of corruption allegations that haunted him during two terms as president.
World powers hail the new Libya at Paris summit
Russia recognises NTC as new rulers with China looking likely to follow suit, while fugitive Qaddafi says 'let Libya burn'.
The Plaza Athenee, Paris, is one of eight French hotels awarded the palace distinction
Hôtel du Palais, in the smart French Atlantic resort of Biarritz, carries the historical endorsement of a man who served as both France's last emperor and its first president - Napoleon III.
Calls grow for international policing of Libya's peace
Concerns about Libya's political future give rise to calls for international assistance on the ground to assist the war-torn country.
DSK free to go after judge dismisses rape case
With charges dismissed against Dominique Strauss-Khan, speculation turns to his political future in France.
French charmers' behaviour seen as not so charming
Recent public behaviour of French actor Depardieu and businessman Strauss-Kahn delivers blow to image of the romantic Frenchmen.
EU giants vow to defend currency
Germany, France seek body for collective economic governance.
War crimes court clears its wanted list
In what one jurist has called a 'truly great achievement', the wanted list of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) is now empty after the arrest in July of Goran Hadzic, a former Croatian Serb.
Destruction in London's 'queen of suburbs'
Walking along a road that leads away from Ealing centre I could not help but notice the random nature of the damage: a babies' clothes shop, a Chinese takeaway. When looters set fire to one store, people in the flats above had to flee for their lives.
France building more than 100 mosques
Mohammed Moussaoui, president of the Muslim Council of France (CFCM), said the projects were at various stages, from design to near-completion. France is estimated to have up to seven million Muslims.
McDo serves up a French revolution
Big Mac has taken a big chunk out of France's fast-food market, now comes the Mcbaguette.
Fans of Citröen's 'tin snail' gather to declare 'Vive la 2CV'
Owners from 37 countries were expected to bring more than 5,000 Citröen Deux Chevaux cars to the small town of Salbris in France this week for the 19th two-yearly event known as Amis de la 2CV.
Norwegian killer alleges Europe-wide terror network
Right-wing extremist Anders Breivik, who killed 76 ,claims to be part of an organisation with 'cells all over Europe', court in Oslo is told.
