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The plague of Islamophobia rears its head in Norway
Many observers - too many - were quick to assume that the atrocities in Norway were committed by Islamists.
Europe in €115bn deal to bail out Greece
Euro and stocks rise as emergency summit proposes longer debt repayment, interest rate cuts and temporary 'selective default' after second rescue package in 14 months.
Greece just a symptom of EU dysfunction
Euro-zone countries have a common problem in Greece, but their motivations and solution are disparate.
Renault galled by a difficult year so far but spark of optimism remains
It has been a bad year for Renault, writes Colin Randall. And the bad news is not quite finished.
France urges Libyan rebels to negotiate with Qaddafi
French ministers say rebel leadership should not wait for regime's defeat before starting talks.
In the Strauss-Kahn case, the unthinkable is merely French
To understand why l'affaire DSK has so far failed to upend the political career of a disgraced politician, look no further than France's own history.
France readies its summer magic
France, the world's most visited country, believes it is in for a golden summer of tourism, Colin Randall writes.
Creator of Dukan diet loses libel case against rival
Dr Pierre Dukan, whose famous dieters include Penelope Cruz and Kate Middleton's mother, ordered by court to pay Dr Jean-Michel Cohen and a French health magazine damages of €3,000 after trying to sue over criticism of protein-rich Dukan plan.
The Ritz is excluded from list of top Paris hotels
When the French government announced the names of the eight hotels chosen for the designation of "palace", there was a notable absence from the list.
Comeback talk for disgraced IMF leader
If sex case collapses, speculation is that the former head of the International Monetary Fund may still be a contender for the French presidency.
Monaco denies rumours of runaway royal bride
Media reports allege rift between prince and South African princess-to-be prompted her to head for Nice airport and she had to be persuaded to return to the principality for the wedding.
Galliano must wait 11 weeks for verdict on anti-semitic abuse charges
Judges will deliver judgment on September 8 after a seven-hour hearing in which Mr Galliano¿s defence lawyer pleaded for acquittal on charges of insulting language but the prosecution demanded fines of ¿10,000.
Designer John Galliano in the dock over antisemitic rant
Former Dior star blames alcohol for outburst when he subjected a couple to an alcohol-fuelled stream of antisemitic abuse but denies racism and says he was provoked.
About-turn keeps la belle vie alive
France has decided to drop plans for a special property tax to the delight of foreign buyers searching for holiday homes.
The dream purchase survives — even if it is a little tarnished
Why you need to take care when buying property abroad.
