French pension reform protesters briefly storm 2024 Olympics headquarters
The French government said a total of 281,000 people took to the streets across France.
Wed Jun 07 2023
Anger as French government pushes through pension change without vote
The move will ensure the bill raising the retirement age by two years to 64 - is adopted after weeks of protests and fractious debate.
Fri Mar 17 2023
French government minister injects fellow minister with COVID shot
Two ministers in the French government promoted the COVID-19 vaccine with one of them administering the shot to the other.
Wed Jul 28 2021
UK to ban sales of petrol, diesel-fuelled cars from 2040
The reported move follows a similar announcement earlier this month by the French government.
Wed Jul 26 2017
Malaysia only talking to Dassault about fighter purchase-French government
Malaysia, which wants to buy up to 18 combat planes in a deal potentially worth more than $2 billion, is now talking to only one supplier, France's Dassault Aviation, about its Rafale jets.
Fri Mar 31 2017
No hostage-taking after France truck 'attack': government
The French government denied there was a hostage-taking incident after a truck ploughed into a crowd in Nice, killing at least 70 people.
Thu Jul 14 2016
French minister compares veiled women to 'negroes who supported slavery'
A French government minister Laurence Rossignol on Wednesday compared women who wear the veil to "negroes who supported slavery".
Thu Mar 31 2016
Michelle Yeoh receives another French award
Michelle Yeoh was selected by the French Ministry of Culture for the award, which is given to outstanding artists in their respective fields.
Fri Feb 12 2016
French lawmakers cut 'tampon tax' after protests
French lawmakers voted Friday to slash tax on tampons and sanitary towels in a move that had initially been opposed by the government, infuriating women's groups.
Fri Dec 11 2015
MH370: French expertise put at Malaysia's disposal
The French government has made its technology and expertise at Malaysia's disposal to aid in the MH370 investigations.
Mon Aug 03 2015
MH370: Malaysian, French government to meet in Paris to discuss wreckage
A meeting will be held in Paris between Malaysian representatives and the French authorities to discuss about the wreckage on Monday.
Sat Aug 01 2015
A month after kosher market attack, French Jews plan an exodus
The French government has scrambled to convince the French Jews not to leave but a rising number of them have decided to do so.
Sun Feb 08 2015
France offers Air France 447 experts to assist
The French government has made an offer to send its experts who worked on the Air France Flight 447 air crash disaster to assist in the MH370 investigations.
Tue Mar 11 2014
France endorses gay-marriage bill despite protests
The French government gave the green light for same-sex couples to marry and adopt children after a weekly cabinet meeting.
Thu Nov 08 2012