A private Catholic school in France is to test the DNA of all male pupils and staff in an attempt to identify the rapist of a 16-year old girl who was assaulted in the school toilets. Continue reading…
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Songs of praise: singing French priests embark on year-long final tour
First came Italy’s singing nun. Now a band of priests in France are having their own moment in the spiritual spotlight as they embark on a year-long concert tour to promote their latest album. Continue reading…
Rwandan president accuses France of direct role in 1994 genocide
France has reacted with fury after the Rwandan president, Paul Kagame, renewed accusations of direct French involvement in the 1994 genocide, on the eve of ceremonies marking the 20th anniversary. Continue reading…
French MEPs expect low turnout in European elections
French MEPs expect a record abstention rate in the country’s local elections to be repeated in the forthcoming elections for the European parliament, which could result in significant gains for the extreme-right Front National. Continue reading…
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