France

Inflation jumps in France to 3.2 per cent

Paris  - Driven by rising food and energy prices, annual inflation in France jumped to 3.2 per cent in March, from 2.8 per cent in February, the government statistics office INSEE said Tuesday.

Eurostar sales shoot up as passengers opt for the train

EurostarLondon - The Eurostar rail link through the Channel Tunnel between Britain, France and Belgi

Despite changes, Sarkozy continues to fall in polls

French President Nicolas SarkozyParis - If French President Nicolas

Jordan to sign nuclear reactor deal with France

Amman  - The Jordanian government is moving to conclude a nuclear cooperation agreement with France that provides for exploiting uranium ores in the country and building a nuclear reactor for peace

Hostages held by pirates off Somalia are free

Paris  - The 30 hostages held by Somali pirates have been freed, the Elysee Palace in Paris said Friday.

France halts medical mission to aid abductee Betancourt

Paris/Bogota - France has cancelled its planned mission to provide medical treatment to French-Colombian citizen Ingrid Betancourt, who is reportedly languishing in poor health after more than six

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