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Hollande's victory: The world ponders a major shift
François Hollande's victory may represent change for not just France, but Europe as a whole.
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France presidential elections: the candidates challenging Sarkozy
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is fighting for reelection in the April 22 presidential poll. Here are the top 5 presidential candidates.
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French school shooting: Five responses to the gunman's attack
French authorities are searching for the gunman responsible for killing three children and a rabbi at a Jewish school in Toulouse yesterday. The event followed closely behind the murder of three French soldiers in the region. Here is a snapshot of reactions to the events from French and Jewish media.
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Terrorism & Security France arrests 10 suspected militants in latest post-Toulouse raids
While President Nicolas Sarkozy denies the crackdown on alleged Islamist militants in France has anything to do with last month's shootings in Toulouse, today's raids were the second series since the incident.
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France presidential elections: the candidates challenging Sarkozy
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is fighting for reelection in the April 22 presidential poll. Here are the top 5 presidential candidates.
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Sarkozy crackdown on 'radical Islamists': A campaign move?
French police arrested at least 19 people suspected of radical Islamist activity. President Nicolas Sarkozy, who faces a vote on April 22, says there will be more raids.
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Sarkozy shines after France attacks, but voters appear unswayed
President Sarkozy got credit for deft handling of the deadly attacks on a Jewish school and French soldiers. But polls indicate the public has other concerns ahead of April elections.
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French gunman had no Al Qaeda connection, says official
Mohamed Merah claimed to have Al Qaeda contacts and training in Pakistan. French officials say there's no evidence of an Al Qaeda connection.
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Siege over: French school shooter leaps to his death
The Toulouse, France murder suspect jumped from a window amid a hail of bullets Thursday during a police raid. Mohamed Merah died firing shots at police, say French officials.
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France worries school gunman will strike again
The gunman responsible for yesterday's shooting at a Jewish school, who may also be behind last week's attacks of three French soldiers from North Africa, is still at large.
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French school shooting: Five responses to the gunman's attack
French authorities are searching for the gunman responsible for killing three children and a rabbi at a Jewish school in Toulouse yesterday. The event followed closely behind the murder of three French soldiers in the region. Here is a snapshot of reactions to the events from French and Jewish media.
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French confounded by motivation in Jewish school shooting, earlier killings (+video)
Police linked today's shooting at a French Jewish school to two earlier shootings, both of ethnic minorities. Some French are drawing comparisons to the 1999 Columbine High School killings.
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Global News Blog France's far-right presidential hopeful Le Pen clears crucial election hurdle
Ms. Le Pen – who has attacked the rise of Islam in France – garnered the required signatures to get on the April 2012 presidential ballot.
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Global News Blog Sarkozy pledges to 'save European way of life'
Six weeks ahead of elections, French President Nicolas Sarkozy is seeking to appeal to far right voters by vowing to crack down on immigration to France.
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Is this France or Phoenix? Sarkozy touts 'Buy American' and border security
Facing tough re-election, France's Nicolas Sarkozy is calling for beefed up European borders and for a 'Buy European Act' modeled on the American version.
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Keep Calm Why Sarkozy's hard words about immigration may resonate in France
The bedrock concept of Frenchness is that any French citizen can climb the ladder, if they speak French. But what about immigrants -- 11 percent of population -- who don't integrate?
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In a tight French election, Sarkozy is suddenly everywhere
Ahead of April polls, It's all Sarkozy all the time as the embattled president uses his Elysée Palace pulpit to salute national triumph at the Oscars and exhibit authority on weightier matters of office.
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Sarkozy seeks presidency again, promising 'strong France'
French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who has presided over a deep economic recession since taking office, formally threw his hat into the ring to seek another term.
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As Sarkozy seeks new term, French are wary of 'Merkozy' (+video)
An embattled French President Nicolas Sarkozy is touting his strong ties with powerful German chancellor Angela Merkel as he prepares to announce his bid for a second term today.
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The Merkel-Sarkozy 'odd couple' becomes a campaign duo
German Chancellor Merkel is campaigning for French President Nicolas Sarkozy, overcoming a history of differences across the Rhine, including two world wars.
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Global News Blog With reelection prospects dimming, Sarkozy warns his career is 'at the end'
Between the eurozone crisis, rising challenges from rivals, and growing French dissatisfaction with his leadership, Sarkozy has reason to worry about his reelection prospects.
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Credit rating slashed, France promises reforms
Credit rating downgrades prompts several European nations to lambaste S&P ratings agency. But France, which lost its AAA credit rating, says it will implement cost cuts.
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Doubts mount as Europe struggles with next steps in euro crisis
European stocks as well as the euro dropped as optimism from last week's euro crisis summit yielded to tough questions about the EU's ability to avert fresh crises.
12/14/2011 09:19 am -
Carla Bruni: It's a girl, the first baby in a French presidency
Carla Bruni gave birth to the first baby ever born to a French presidential couple in office. What did Carla Bruni and Nicolas Sarkozy name their daughter?
10/20/2011 10:15 am -
Dominique Strauss-Kahn case sees sudden shift
Dominique Strauss-Kahn: New revelations that Dominique Strauss-Kahn's accuser may not be credible could rehabilitate the political career of one of France's most powerful figures ahead of 2012 elections.
07/01/2011 09:51 am -
Strauss-Kahn arrest upends French politics ahead of presidential race
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, arrested in New York on sexual-assault charges, was considered a strong contender to become France's next president. Now his candidacy for the Socialist party is in serious doubt.
05/16/2011 12:22 pm -
French strikers begin to retrench after Senate finalized pension bill
France's Senate finalized a bill raising the retirement age from 60 to 62 today as oil workers and students begin to back away from protests over pension reforms.
10/26/2010 05:19 pm -
French elections: Can Socialist Party gain more ground on Sarkozy?
With a first-place showing over President Nicolas Sarkozy in Sunday's first round of regional French elections, France's Socialist Party is building alliances in preparation for next Sunday's runoff - and the national elections two years from now.
03/15/2010 11:10 am
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