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# france - Wednesday 30 January, 2013
France suspends acne drug used as contraceptive after four deaths
Four women died and more than one hundred others have fallen ill with blood clots after using the acne pill.
French troops at gates of last major city in northern Mali
French troops landed at the airport in Kidal, a senior Tuareg figure confirmed.
# france - Tuesday 29 January, 2013
8 pack: All you need to know about France
Part two of our team-by-team guide features our bête noire… or our bête bleu or whatever.
‘If circumstances arise, and you might be forced to leave, then who knows’ – Sean O’Brien
The Leinster flanker has backed Jonathan Sexton’s decision to make the switch to play rugby in France.
Shopper dies after throat slashed in French supermarket
The incident happened in a supermarket in La Ricamarie, close to Saint-Etienne in eastern France earlier today.
French minister says the country is “totally bankrupt”
The minister said reducing the country’s deficit was fundamental for the economy, enterprise and jobs.
Know your enemy: TheScore.ie’s 6 Nations fan focus, part 1
We asked the people who know Wales and Scotland best to spill the beans before the tournament kicked off.
French and Malian forces patrol historic desert city of Timbuktu
French and Malian troops now control the historic town in which Islamist rebels are said to have destroyed thousands of ancient Muslim and Greek manuscripts.
# france - Monday 28 January, 2013
6 Nations: Bastareaud makes French cut for Italy test
Bastareaud is in superlative form with Toulon, who topped their European Cup pool to reach the quarter-finals.
6 Nations golden moments: Saint-André’s try v England, 1991
The tournament has thrown up some incredible moments over the years, here’s one of our favourites.
Explainer: What is happening in Mali?
It is almost three weeks since French and Malian troops began a battle to wrest back the north of the country from Islamist rebels.
In pictures: Ireland’s 6 Nations hopefuls gear up for Wales trip
Declan Kidney’s squad were put through their paces at Carton House today.
French-led troops surround fabled Timbuktu
The move by French troops follows the seizure of the city’s airport.
Profile: Grandfather’s French Resistance heroism is in my DNA – says Les Bleus boss Saint-Andre
The France coach’s grandfather was executed by the Nazis.
# france - Saturday 26 January, 2013
Mali conflict: Islamists offer hostage talks amid French offensive
The surprise move comes on the 16th day of a military operation led by France to stop Islamist groups pushing south towards the capital Bamako.
‘Find another route’: Roberts plotting latest battle with ‘greatest’ O’Driscoll
The centre says playing with the former Ireland captain was the biggest learning curve of his career.
# france - Thursday 24 January, 2013
French court says Twitter must identify racist tweet authors
The ruling follows a complaint by a Jewish student union after anti-Semitic messages were posted on the site.
# france - Wednesday 23 January, 2013
Mystery masterpiece uncovered during renovations at Paris Ritz
No-one knows when the painting by Le Brun was installed in the hotel – but now it is to be auctioned off for charity.
11 EU nations get go-ahead for ‘Robin Hood tax’, Ireland not among them
Concerns about jobs at the IFSC are among the reasons that Ireland has not signed up to implementing a levy on financial transactions despite Greece, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Germany and France all doing so.
The Worst Boyband Ever Picture Of The Day
Declan Kidney lined out with his fellow head coaches at the official 6 Nations launch in London this morning.
‘I still outrank you, son’: Heaslip born for leadership role
The new Ireland captain has been groomed for a job like this for longer than he could hold an oval ball.
Do you think there should be bonus points in the 6 Nations? Philippe Saint-Andre doesn’t
What’s French for ‘old school’?
Heaslip: O’Driscoll 100% behind my captaincy
The new Ireland captain says he is ‘humbled’ by the chance to lead his country.
# france - Tuesday 22 January, 2013
‘Rotten egg’ smell from France hits the UK
Authorities blamed a gas leak which was very smelly, but entirely harmless.
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
French teachers strike over plans to work 5-day week
In other news, we think we want to become teachers and move to France.
French, German leaders seek unity to fete 50 years’ ties
The two countries sought to paper-over tensions from the euro crisis when their leaders kicked off events marking 50 years of post-war reconciliation.
# france - Saturday 19 January, 2013
As it happened: Castres v Ulster, Heineken Cup
A home quarter final beckoned for Mark Anscombe’s men if they could win away handsomely in France.
Explainer: Here’s what you need to know about Mali
As tensions surge between France and its former colony Mali, this factfile gives the facts about the country and how the current situation arose.
# france - Friday 18 January, 2013
Disgraced fashion designer John Galliano gets new chance: report
A fashion industry newspaper says the former Dior designer has been given a job by Oscar de la Renta.
# france - Tuesday 15 January, 2013
So much for secrecy: Morne Steyn is off to Stade Francais says agent
French clubs have a proud tradition of not discussing summer signings. Guess no-one told Johan van Greune.
‘There was a meeting Sunday between Sexton and Racing Metro chairman’
We spoke to the French journalist that broke the ‘Sexton expected at Racing Metro’ story yesterday.
United Nations backs Mali intervention as more French troops on the way
Approval at the UN security council is likely to mean further support for France’s intervention in west Africa.
# france - Monday 14 January, 2013
Mali conflict: Islamists vow to strike ‘at heart’ of France
The French government believes that its intervetion in the west African country will be over in a matter of weeks but officials have said that Islamist militants are better trained and armed than expected.
# france - Thursday 10 January, 2013
Three Kurdish women activists shot dead in Paris hit
The French Interior Minister visited the scene and described the killings as “assassinations”.
# france - Sunday 6 January, 2013
Gerard Depardieu officially gets Russian passport and meets Putin
Depardieu and Putin had a meal together and chatted about the actor’s new film.
# france - Saturday 5 January, 2013
Green pastures: New contract for Morris as Leicester go top
The Tigers were missing captain Geordan Murphy but defeated Worcester to overtake Harlequins.
# france - Friday 4 January, 2013
Save the elephants or I’ll move to Russia, Brigitte Bardot tells France.
The French actress says she will follow Gerard Depardieu’s lead and move to Russia unless two elephants under threat of being put down are granted a reprieve.
French connection: Newcastle capture Debuchy
The struggling Magpies have brought in the Lille full-back on a five year contract.
# france - Thursday 3 January, 2013
Four injured in Disneyland Paris steam train accident
A pregnant woman and a 13-year-old girl were among those to receive minor injuries in the incident.
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