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# france - Tuesday 21 May, 2013
Man shoots himself at altar of the Notre Dame cathedral
The tourist attraction in Paris was evacuated this afternoon.
# france - Sunday 19 May, 2013
Casual snaps show Charles de Gaulle’s Irish holiday after resignation
Following his resignation in 1969, the French President sought solace in a “quiet holiday” touring Ireland.
British divorcee confesses to killing children by slitting their throats
The 48-year-old is reported to have admitted his crimes to French police, amid a bitter dispute over his visitation rights.
# france - Saturday 18 May, 2013
Poll: France has legalised gay marriage, would you welcome it in Ireland today?
French President Francois Hollande has signed gay marriage into law today, making it the 14th country to do so.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your ‘summery’ Saturday.
# france - Friday 17 May, 2013
Police deploy in French schools after mass killing threat
The move comes after a man said he would stage mass killings and shoot himself.
Turkey and US demand Assad stand down
The US President and Turkish Prime Minister met in Washington to discuss Syria’s ongoing, bloody conflict.
# france - Thursday 16 May, 2013
The Hoff, frocks, umbrellas and Home & Away on the Great Gatsby red carpet
Frock Scott Fitzgerald.
# france - Wednesday 15 May, 2013
France enters recession in first quarter
French economic growth has been sluggish lately as a result of record unemployment and falling household demand – the key driver of the economy.
# france - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
Arrogant, uncaring BUT trustworthy – how Europeans see Germany
The prolonged economic crisis has actually separated the French from the Germans, and the Germans from everyone else, says a new report.
France wants to tax iPads and iPhones to fund the arts
A report commissioned by the French government has suggested that a four per cent tax could be imposed on the sale of smartphones and tablets to fund artistic and creative ventures.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your day.
# france - Monday 13 May, 2013
Column: Insinuating that young people ‘aren’t bothered’ with politics is insulting and false
Various political scandals and our current economic woes have increased levels of mistrust in politicians among young people. This does not mean we are apathetic, we just need to be engaged, writes Órla Ryan.
Glamour, drama and offbeat: 6 facts about the Cannes Film Festival
The Cannes Film Festival begins this week and runs until 26 May.
# france - Wednesday 8 May, 2013
31 arrested as investigation into $50 million diamond heist continues
A Frenchman who is believed to have been one of the actual robbers was arrested in France, while some of the diamonds have been found in Switzerland.
# france - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
Naked Irishman causes ‘consternation’ among French nuns
The 46-year-old man apologised and told police he had not realised he was the only person taking in the hills of Provence.
Fodder from France due tomorrow for stricken Irish farmers
The fodder crisis has seen the IFA set up a fund so that it can transport huge amounts of fodder to farmers so that they can feed their animals.
Joey Barton gets suspended 2-match ban for ‘overweight ladyboy’ tweet
The English midfielder will now be able to finish out his first season with Marseille on the football field.
# france - Wednesday 1 May, 2013
Coveney extends fodder scheme: ‘No animals should die of starvation’
The Minister also intervened with the banks and requested they provide more credit to farmers in need.
3,000 tonnes of fodder from France to help farmers in ‘crisis’
The IFA President said this might be the first of many more shipments of fodder.
# france - Monday 29 April, 2013
David Beckham can’t believe it as he sees red in France
The Englishman’s sending off was for a sterner challenge than the flick that earned him marching orders at World Cup ’98 in the same country.
# france - Sunday 28 April, 2013
Two dead in France apartment block collapse
Firefighters are still looking for victims buried under the rubble.
# france - Wednesday 24 April, 2013
“My head just exploded”- Irish director’s film chosen for Cannes
Last Day on Mars by Ruairí Robinson stars Liev Schreiber and Romola Garai and has been selected for the prestigious Director’s Fortnight at Cannes.
# france - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
The Evening Fix… now with added bands that don’t exist
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today…
France approves same-sex marriage and adoption
It is the 14th country in the world to say ‘Yes’ to marriage equality.
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
8 of the best things to come out of France
Croissants, Leon and one of the best cartoons EVER.
France to approve gay marriage but debate to rumble on
The bill to legalise same-sex marriage is expected to be comfortably carried, which will make France the 14th country in the world to legalise marriage equality.
# france - Sunday 21 April, 2013
Protesters in final bid to block French gay marriage law
Today’s protest comes just two days ahead of a decisive parliamentary vote that would make France the 14th country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage.
# france - Saturday 20 April, 2013
Iron Age graveyard throws lights on enigmatic Gauls
Celtic settlement boasts graves of five warriors, clad in impressive weaponry, and several women with jewellery denoting high status.
# france - Friday 19 April, 2013
‘The lads found out through Twitter. No one had the dignity to ring me’ – Walsh
After the disappointment of last week, Ireland’s boxing coach is relieved that the Elite International with France is back on.
Tragedies sparked by fertiliser explosions around the world
In 1947, another explosion in Texas claimed 581 lives and is considered the deadliest industrial accident in US history.
# france - Wednesday 17 April, 2013
President Higgins to address European Parliament in Strasbourg
His 11am address, entitled “Towards a European Union of the Citizens”, will be followed by a joint press conference with the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz.
# france - Monday 15 April, 2013
How a French cabinet minister owes €157 property tax in Ireland
Hélène Conway-Mouret lived in Ireland for 30 years and owns a property in north Dublin. She is among 37 ministers who made disclosures of personal wealth today.
# france - Friday 12 April, 2013
Homophobic assaults surge in France amid gay marriage debate
Senators and members of parliament who support the bill have also been targeted.
# france - Thursday 11 April, 2013
French ex-minister ‘has to move every two days to escape pressure’
Jerome Cahuzac, who has been charged with tax fraud over an offshore bank account, says he can’t stay in one place for long.
# france - Wednesday 10 April, 2013
Louvre to reopen tomorrow after staff walkout over pickpocket problem ends
Museum management had backed the workers, saying a greater police presence is needed to stop pickpocketing.
# france - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
Plastic chemical may expose foetuses to cancer
Bisphenol A is a common component of plastic bottles and the linings of food cans
France withdraws first batch of soldiers from Mali
The country will gradually pull its soldiers out of the country, leaving a permanent 1,000 strong-force to fight terrorism.
# france - Sunday 7 April, 2013
93-year-old Russian army veteran searches for lost WWII French love
“I am 93, there is no reason to wait any longer,” says Nikolai Vasenin, who has been decorated by France for his role in World War II.
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