A vote on plans to build the first skyscraper in Paris in 42 years has ended in chaos after the city’s opposition councillors were accused of violating a secret ballot that produced a narrow rejection of the project. Continue reading…
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Two Frenchmen in Isis video investigated for murder
Two French jihadis are being investigated for murder after appearing in an Islamic State video that showed the beheadings of an American aid worker and 18 Syrian soldiers. Continue reading…
Frenchman named in Isis beheading video told TV of caliphate hopes
Maxime Hauchard, the Frenchman identified as a jihadi probably involved inthe beheadings of an American and Syrian captives, is a 22-year-old from Normandy who converted to Islam at 17. Continue reading…
Hollande’s chief of staff dragged into Sarkozy prosecution row
A scandal that began in France’s centre-right opposition has crossed the party divide and threatens to bring down the Socialist president’s right-hand man. Continue reading…
Commenting on Hollande interview half way through presidential term (3)
Talking about presidential gaffes on iTélé. Watch here…
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