http://www.france24.com/en en http://www.france24.com/en/20080820-sarkozy-headed-afghanistan-afghanistan-attack French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Afghanistan on Wednesday morning to show support for the 3,000 soldiers in the NATO-led forces, following the death of 10 French soldiers in the region. http://www.france24.com/en/20080820-sarkozy-headed-afghanistan-afghanistan-attack#comments Afghanistan attack France soldiers Taliban Wed, 08/20/2008 - 08:55 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:26:47 +0200 ehong 3249370 at http://www.france24.com/en http://www.france24.com/en/20080818-france-emergency-meeting-national-economy-francois-fillon-recession-growth-crisis At a special meeting of six key ministers, French Prime Minister François Fillon said it was "not fair" to talk about an economic recession in France. On Thursday, official figures showed a drop in France's second-quarter growth. http://www.france24.com/en/20080818-france-emergency-meeting-national-economy-francois-fillon-recession-growth-crisis#comments Christine Lagarde economy France François Fillon Mon, 08/18/2008 - 21:43 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:19:24 +0200 abanerjee 3226370 at http://www.france24.com/en http://www.france24.com/en/20080816-algerian-official-suspected-1987-murder-political-opponent-detained-paris-algeria-france Mohamed Ziane Hassani, an Algerian official wanted under an international arrest warrant for his alleged role in the 1987 murder of Algerian government opponent Ali Mecili (photo) in Paris, was arrested by French police in Marseilles on Friday. http://www.france24.com/en/20080816-algerian-official-suspected-1987-murder-political-opponent-detained-paris-algeria-france#comments Algeria France murder Sat, 08/16/2008 - 10:21 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:02:05 +0200 mvalla 3195560 at http://www.france24.com/en http://www.france24.com/en/20080814-speed-kings-sullivan-bernard-face-off-final-beijing-2008-swimming As day six of the Games got under way, French swimmer Alain Bernard beat Australia's Eamon Sullivan in the men's 100m freestyle final at the Beijing Olympics. Brazil's Cesar Cielo Filho and Jason Lezak from the US were joint third. http://www.france24.com/en/20080814-speed-kings-sullivan-bernard-face-off-final-beijing-2008-swimming#comments olympic games Wrestling Mon, 08/18/2008 - 18:00 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:03:27 +0200 nvij 3161880 at http://www.france24.com/en http://www.france24.com/en/20080815-french-fm-bernard-kouchner-due-meet-dalai-lama-france-tibet France's foreign minister, Bernard Kouchner, is expected to meet the Dalai Lama next week, according to a close aide of the exiled Tibetan leader said. The meeting could draw an angry reaction from China. http://www.france24.com/en/20080815-french-fm-bernard-kouchner-due-meet-dalai-lama-france-tibet#comments Bernard Kouchner Dalai Lama Sat, 08/16/2008 - 16:54 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:56:08 +0200 nvij 3177550 at http://www.france24.com/en http://www.france24.com/en/20080808-reporters-without-borders-robert-menard-china-radio-frequency-human-rights-beijing-olympics In a symbolic call for free speech, Paris-based media watchdog Reporters Without Borders briefly took over a Chinese radio frequency shortly before the opening of the Beijing Olympics. Pictured: Robert Menard, the group's secretary general. http://www.france24.com/en/20080808-reporters-without-borders-robert-menard-china-radio-frequency-human-rights-beijing-olympics#comments censorship China human rights media Mon, 08/11/2008 - 10:20 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:26:53 +0200 cclarkson 3078650 at http://www.france24.com/en http://www.france24.com/en/20080808-three-bombs-defused-pays-basque-tourist-landes-security-france Two bombs were found in the French Basque country and one on a high-speed train in the French region of Landes. All were easily defused, officials said. http://www.france24.com/en/20080808-three-bombs-defused-pays-basque-tourist-landes-security-france#comments bomb France security tourists Sat, 08/09/2008 - 15:43 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 12:13:19 +0200 sseibt 3079730 at http://www.france24.com/en http://www.france24.com/en/20080806-france-legitimacy-rwandan-commission-rwanda-genocide The French defence ministry has questioned the legitimacy of a Rwandan commission accusing French officials, including late President François Mitterrand, of involvement in the 1994 genocide. CAUTION: Images may be disturbing to some viewers. http://www.france24.com/en/20080806-france-legitimacy-rwandan-commission-rwanda-genocide#comments France genocide Rwanda Mon, 08/11/2008 - 13:29 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:25:56 +0200 abanerjee 3042180 at http://www.france24.com/en http://www.france24.com/en/20080806-uk-police-make-new-arrest-french-students-murder-probe-united-kingdom-france A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of two French exchange students in London in June, British police said. http://www.france24.com/en/20080806-uk-police-make-new-arrest-french-students-murder-probe-united-kingdom-france#comments France murder United Kingdom Sat, 08/16/2008 - 16:58 Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:30:54 +0200 ccaulcutt 3055820 at http://www.france24.com/en http://www.france24.com/en/20080805-france-appeals-court-grants-bail-marina-petrella-Red-Brigades-health-italy-versailles A French appeals court has ordered the release on bail of Marina Petrella, a convicted former member of the Red Brigades facing extradition to Italy, after her family and doctors voiced serious concerns about her health. http://www.france24.com/en/20080805-france-appeals-court-grants-bail-marina-petrella-Red-Brigades-health-italy-versailles#comments France Italy justice Mon, 08/11/2008 - 13:31 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:12:31 +0200 bharris 3036100 at http://www.france24.com/en http://www.france24.com/en/20080805-Afghanistan-France-command-NATO-troops-Kabul-region France has taken command of NATO's 5,000-strong contingent deployed in and around Kabul, with the aim of handing over responsibility for the capital region to Afghan security forces within a year. http://www.france24.com/en/20080805-Afghanistan-France-command-NATO-troops-Kabul-region#comments Afghanistan France NATO Tue, 08/05/2008 - 21:22 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 21:03:27 +0200 bharris 3039000 at http://www.france24.com/en http://www.france24.com/en/20080805-france-may-levy-special-tax-junk-food-obesity-overweight To help fight obesity, the French government may introduce new taxes on fizzy drinks, crisps, ice cream and hamburgers. http://www.france24.com/en/20080805-france-may-levy-special-tax-junk-food-obesity-overweight#comments Tue, 08/05/2008 - 15:01 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:38:35 +0200 mvalla 3034410 at http://www.france24.com/en http://www.france24.com/en/20080804-bizarre-tornado-northern-france-kills-three-Hautmont Several northern French towns, including Hautmont and Boussieres-sur-Sambre, were hit by a freak tornado Sunday night, killing three and injuring at least nine others. http://www.france24.com/en/20080804-bizarre-tornado-northern-france-kills-three-Hautmont#comments Mon, 08/04/2008 - 12:59 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:08:25 +0200 ehong 3020150 at http://www.france24.com/en http://www.france24.com/en/20080804-french-rogue-trader-jerome-kerviel-assistant-thomas-mougard-complicity-societe-generale Thomas Mougard, assistant of Jérôme Kerviel, the trader involved in the multi-billion-euro Societe Generale scandal, has been charged with "complicity to introduce false data into a computer system". http://www.france24.com/en/20080804-french-rogue-trader-jerome-kerviel-assistant-thomas-mougard-complicity-societe-generale#comments Jérôme Kerviel justice scandal Societe Generale Tue, 08/05/2008 - 08:44 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:44:59 +0200 sseibt 3023950 at http://www.france24.com/en http://www.france24.com/en/20080803-Nigeria-oil-delta-Onne-port-French-nationals A group of gunman have kidnapped a pair of French nationals in Onne port, in the oil-rich south of Nigeria. It is the latest in a spate of kidnappings that have seen Nigeria's oil production drop in the last two years. http://www.france24.com/en/20080803-Nigeria-oil-delta-Onne-port-French-nationals#comments France Nigeria oil Sun, 08/03/2008 - 18:07 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:43:03 +0200 bharris 3010940 at http://www.france24.com/en http://www.france24.com/en/20080802-Afghanistan-France-Nili-NGO-Action-Against-Hunger Two French aid workers, who were originally kidnapped on July 18 in the town of Nili in central Afghanistan, have been released and are reported to be in good health according to French authorities. http://www.france24.com/en/20080802-Afghanistan-France-Nili-NGO-Action-Against-Hunger#comments abduction Afghanistan France kidnapping Sat, 08/02/2008 - 18:32 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 17:47:06 +0200 bharris 3000600 at http://www.france24.com/en http://www.france24.com/en/20080803-France-popular-personalities-Yannick-Noah-Dany-Boon 1983 French Open champion turned singer Yannick Noah has topped this year's poll of most popular French personalities, fighting off a determined challenge from actor Dany Boon. http://www.france24.com/en/20080803-France-popular-personalities-Yannick-Noah-Dany-Boon#comments Sun, 08/03/2008 - 17:49 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 17:24:34 +0200 bharris 3010860 at http://www.france24.com/en http://www.france24.com/en/20080803-Beijing-Olympic-Games-cycling-Jeannie-Longo At the ripe old age of 49 Jeannie Longo is a legend on two wheels. An Olympic champion back in 1996, she's once again earned the right to aim for further glory, after winning a 54th national title to qualify for Beijing. http://www.france24.com/en/20080803-Beijing-Olympic-Games-cycling-Jeannie-Longo#comments Beijing olympic games Road bicycle racing Sun, 08/03/2008 - 22:50 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 22:18:45 +0200 bharris 3013280 at http://www.france24.com/en http://www.france24.com/en/20080803-end-summer-sales-france This summer's sales period is coming to a close, with mixed results. Starting 2009, legislation will modify the bi-annual sales periods, allowing shopkeepers more freedom to hold bargains when they please. http://www.france24.com/en/20080803-end-summer-sales-france#comments Paris retail shop Sun, 08/03/2008 - 04:34 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:33:52 +0200 aprasad 3004450 at http://www.france24.com/en