http://www.france24.com en http://www.france24.com/20090206-sarkozy-talk-sway-unions-france-crisis-protests French President Nicolas Sarkozy made some concessions to trade unions in his prime-time television interview on Thursday night, but did not sweet-talk them into stopping protest actions. They expressed disappointment with his "all talk" tactics. http://www.france24.com/20090206-sarkozy-talk-sway-unions-france-crisis-protests#comments financial crisis FRANCE French economy French politics Marie Thiel Nicolas Sarkozy Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:46:16 +0000 By Marie Thiel (text) / Eve JACKSON (video) 4482410 at http://www.france24.com http://www.france24.com/20090206-former-pm-questioned-over-chiracs-alleged-secret-funds- France's former Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin (pictured) has been questioned as a potential witness over allegations that former President Jacques Chirac had a secret bank account in Japan. http://www.france24.com/20090206-former-pm-questioned-over-chiracs-alleged-secret-funds-#comments Dominique de Villepin FRANCE French politics Jacques Chirac justice Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:12:39 +0000 4482613 at http://www.france24.com http://www.france24.com/20090205-french-court-sentences-german-national-tunisian-attack-case-synagogue-djerba A French court sentenced a German convert to Islam to 18 years in jail for his involvement in a 2002 suicide bomb attack in Tunisia that killed 21 people. http://www.france24.com/20090205-french-court-sentences-german-national-tunisian-attack-case-synagogue-djerba#comments EUROPE France FRANCE Germany religion suicide bombing Tunisia Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:39:53 +0000 By Nicholas RUSHWORTH (video) 4481485 at http://www.france24.com http://www.france24.com/20090206-france-leftists-launch-new-anti-capitalist-party-besancenot-npa The far left is seeing a rebirth amid an economic crisis that has lent credence to anti-capitalist ideas. Leftist leader Olivier Besancenot has seized the chance to dissolve the Communist Revolutionary League and launch the New Anti-Capitalist Party. http://www.france24.com/20090206-france-leftists-launch-new-anti-capitalist-party-besancenot-npa#comments extreme-left financial crisis France FRANCE Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:44:44 +0000 4482487 at http://www.france24.com http://www.france24.com/20090206-citroen-starts-unveil-revamped-iconic-cars-goddess-ds-france-saloon French carmaker Citroen has unveiled a prototype, the DS Inside (photo), which will be the basis for the first of three models to carry the iconic 'DS' brand. Yet none of the new vehicles will share the sleek design of the celebrated 1950s saloon. http://www.france24.com/20090206-citroen-starts-unveil-revamped-iconic-cars-goddess-ds-france-saloon#comments auto industry automobiles FRANCE French culture Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:50:36 +0000 By FRANCE 24 (video) 4482187 at http://www.france24.com http://www.france24.com/20090206-suspected-french-rogue-trader-blames-bank-losses-societe-generale-justice Jerôme Kerviel, the trader blamed for a €4.9 billion loss at French bank Société Générale, has spoken out in public for the first time ahead of his trial. In an interview on French radio, he blamed the bank for encouraging him to take risks. http://www.france24.com/20090206-suspected-french-rogue-trader-blames-bank-losses-societe-generale-justice#comments BUSINESS France FRANCE Jérôme Kerviel justice Societe Generale Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:51:51 +0000 By Clovis CASALI (video) 4482049 at http://www.france24.com http://www.france24.com/20090205-french-students-police-clash-university-protests- Students demonstrating against government education reforms clashed with police in the French city of Strasbourg on Thursday as a protest movement gained momentum at universities across the country. http://www.france24.com/20090205-french-students-police-clash-university-protests-#comments France FRANCE Nicolas Sarkozy protests strike studies Fri, 06 Feb 2009 03:06:43 +0000 By Clovis CASALI (video) 4481560 at http://www.france24.com http://www.france24.com/20090204-france-nato-command-military-gaulle After 40 years outside the NATO command structure, France is expected to fully reintegrate into the organisation. Pais is hoping for the command of two major NATO structures, but military officers say it is not yet a done deal. http://www.france24.com/20090204-france-nato-command-military-gaulle#comments France FRANCE French military NATO Nicolas Sarkozy Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:08:18 +0000 4479138 at http://www.france24.com http://www.france24.com/20090204-mps-ask-kouchner-explanations-past-business-activities-african-pean-book In a spirited speech before parliament, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner roundly rejected allegations in a newly published book accusing him of unethical ties to African regimes. http://www.france24.com/20090204-mps-ask-kouchner-explanations-past-business-activities-african-pean-book#comments Africa Bernard Kouchner FRANCE French politics Lorena GALLIOT Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:22:18 +0000 By Lorena GALLIOT (text) / Angela YEOH - James CREEDON (video) 4478102 at http://www.france24.com http://www.france24.com/20090204-court-decides-oranges-exclusive-rights-iphone-sales-france-telecommunications A Paris appeal court has confirmed the suspension of Orange's exclusive rights to sell Apple's iPhone in France. This paves the way for Orange's competitors, SFR and Bouygues Telecom, to also sell the popular mobile phone. http://www.france24.com/20090204-court-decides-oranges-exclusive-rights-iphone-sales-france-telecommunications#comments Apple BUSINESS France FRANCE telecommunication Wed, 04 Feb 2009 17:32:43 +0000 4478092 at http://www.france24.com http://www.france24.com/20090204-french-warship-final-journey-uk-british-shipyard-clemenceau-asbestos-battleship French asbestos-laden warship Clemenceau is to be dismantled in a British shipyard, the biggest ship recycling project ever undertaken in Europe. She spent five years looking for a place willing to take her apart despite the toxicity. http://www.france24.com/20090204-french-warship-final-journey-uk-british-shipyard-clemenceau-asbestos-battleship#comments environment EUROPE protests Recycling ships UK Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:32:31 +0000 By FRANCE 2 - Regane Ranucci (video) 4478205 at http://www.france24.com http://www.france24.com/20090203-petrol-stations-reopen-while-general-strike-drags-on-fuel-guadeloupe-france Access to the sole petrol station remaining open in Guadeloupe has been blocked by protestors. Friday marks the 18th day of strikes that have crippled the island. http://www.france24.com/20090203-petrol-stations-reopen-while-general-strike-drags-on-fuel-guadeloupe-france#comments FRANCE FRANCE 24 (with wires) gas Guadeloupe strike Fri, 06 Feb 2009 16:02:07 +0000 By FRANCE 24 (with wires) (text) 4476219 at http://www.france24.com http://www.france24.com/20090204-france-host-german-troops-post-wwii-first- In a historic move, France has agreed to let a German battalion be stationed in eastern France. According to German media, this new post-war cooperation involves 500 soldiers who will be based in Alsace-Lorraine. http://www.france24.com/20090204-france-host-german-troops-post-wwii-first-#comments defence EUROPE FRANCE France Germany World War ll Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:39:39 +0000 4478301 at http://www.france24.com http://www.france24.com/20090204-citroen-launch-revamped-icon- French auto maker Citroen is set to launch a new high-range line of cars, in a revival of its classic and popular 1950s DS model. Between 1955 and 1975 Citroen built 1.46 million DS cars, known for their pneumatic suspension and sleek design. http://www.france24.com/20090204-citroen-launch-revamped-icon-#comments auto industry automobiles FRANCE French culture Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:10:51 +0000 By FRANCE 24 (video) 4477650 at http://www.france24.com http://www.france24.com/20090203-paris-unveils-economic-stimulus-plan- French PM Francois Fillon unveiled a multi-billion-euro stimulus plan Monday, targeting the transport and housing sectors, as well as research and heritage renovation work. The number of unemployed in France jumped to 2,110,000 in December. http://www.france24.com/20090203-paris-unveils-economic-stimulus-plan-#comments financial crisis FRANCE French economy French politics Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:02:38 +0000 By FRANCE 2 (video) 4475673 at http://www.france24.com http://www.france24.com/20090202-sarkozy-meets-un-middle-east-envoy-mitchell-mideast French President Nicolas Sarkozy met US Middle East envoy George Mitchell on Monday, following the latter's Mideast tour designed at reviving peace talks, the French presidency said. http://www.france24.com/20090202-sarkozy-meets-un-middle-east-envoy-mitchell-mideast#comments AMERICAS FRANCE French politics George Mitchell Israeli-Palestinian conflict Nicolas Sarkozy Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:20:44 +0000 By Céline BRUNEAU - Sarah DRURY (video) 4474722 at http://www.france24.com http://www.france24.com/20090203-clemenceau-super-carrier-final-journey-britain-france-recycling The Clemenceau, formerly one of France's biggest aircraft-carrying warships, left Brest for England on Tuesday where the vessel will be recycled. The dismantling is set to be the biggest ship recycling project ever undertaken in Europe. http://www.france24.com/20090203-clemenceau-super-carrier-final-journey-britain-france-recycling#comments defence environment EUROPE France UK Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:25:53 +0000 By Angela YEOH - FRANCE 2 (video) 4476833 at http://www.france24.com http://www.france24.com/20090202-judge-faces-disciplinary-panel-wrongful-imprisonment-case-france-burgaud-paedophilia Fabrice Burgaud, an examining magistrate from 1999 to 2002, faces a disciplinary panel for his role in the wrongful imprisonment of 13 suspects in a paedophilia scandal that has turned into a political issue for French President Nicolas Sarkozy. http://www.france24.com/20090202-judge-faces-disciplinary-panel-wrongful-imprisonment-case-france-burgaud-paedophilia#comments FRANCE French politics justice paedophilia Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:08:25 +0000 4474503 at http://www.france24.com http://www.france24.com/20090131-french-finance-minister-christine-lagarde-warns-social-unrest The international economic crisis could spur "social unrest and protectionism", warned French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde Saturday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. http://www.france24.com/20090131-french-finance-minister-christine-lagarde-warns-social-unrest#comments Christine Lagarde Davos 2008 EUROPE financial crisis Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:21:53 +0000 4471450 at http://www.france24.com