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French scholar Richard Descoings found dead in New York
Wednesday 04 April 2012
The director of one of France's most prestigious colleges has been found dead in a New York City hotel room.
121 cars, €10,000 a day on food – book reveals the expensive tastes of France's golden couple
Monday 06 February 2012
France may recently have suffered a credit agency downgrade, but President Nicolas Sarkozy's triple-A lifestyle in the Elysée Palace has been skewered in a new book.
Villepin's presidential run raises worries for Sarkozy
Tuesday 13 December 2011
After 17 years in politics, including two years as Prime Minister, Dominique de Villepin has finally decided to run for election. And not just any election. Once a contemptuous centre-right rival of President Nicolas Sarkozy, Mr Villepin has infuriated his old enemy by entering next spring's presidential race.
Man held after grabbing Sarkozy
Thursday 30 June 2011
A man in a crowd grabbed French President Nicolas Sarkozy by the shoulder today and nearly knocked him to the ground before being tackled by security officers.
Jacques Chirac corruption trial date set
Monday 20 June 2011
Former French President Jacques Chirac will go back on trial in September on corruption charges linked to his time as mayor of Paris.
First Night: La Conquête, Cannes International Film Festival
Thursday 19 May 2011
A portrait of shameless ambition rewarded
Vodun: African Voodoo exhibition - picture preview
Tuesday 17 May 2011
Vodun:African Voodoo is an exhibition of the amazing private collection of Voodoo art collated by African and tribal art expert Jacques Kerchache.
French judge delays Jacques Chirac trial
Tuesday 08 March 2011
The trial of former President Jacques Chirac on corruption charges was suspended for at least three months today – raising doubts about whether the case will ever come to court.
Chirac excused from first day of public embezzlement trial
Tuesday 08 March 2011
The trial of the former French president Jacques Chirac for misuse of public funds began yesterday, but proceedings were promptly delayed by an appeal from a co-defendant, which could see the trial postponed for months.
Jacques Chirac corruption trial opens
Monday 07 March 2011
A long-awaited French corruption trial has opened with former President Jacques Chirac as the star defendant.
Chirac faces corruption trial that threatens to leave his legacy in tatters
Monday 07 March 2011
France's ex-President is finally due in court, accused of embezzling €2m to further his career. So why is he still such a popular figure?
Former French President Chirac to stand trial
Sunday 06 March 2011
After years of claiming presidential immunity to avoid legal proceedings, Jacques Chirac is finally facing a court.
Jack Straw suggested 'facilitation' days before Iraq invasion
Wednesday 02 February 2011
Former foreign secretary Jack Straw today described how, just days before the invasion of Iraq, he advised Tony Blair that they need not necessarily send in British troops with the Americans.
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