French Politics
Macron: Landslide Majority Draws Closer
Voting stations opened in France at 0600 GMT for the second round of the parliamentary election.
French Election Victory Draws Closer for Newbie Macron
Polls predict a landslide victory for French President Emmanuel Macron in the parliamentary elections.
Arsène Wenger Praises Emmanuel Macron
Macron faces Marine Le Pen in a run-off for the French presidency.
France Considering End of State of Emergency: Miniser
The current state of high alert has been in place since 2015, after 130 were killed in Paris.
Poll Sees Challenger Beat French Presidential Favorite
The economic liberal leads favorite Alain Juppé in the center-right primary, according to a survey.
France: Marine Le Pen Election Victory is Realistic
Disarray in established French political parties could hand her victory.
Who Is 'French Tony Blair' Emmanuel Macron?
Macron will face a tough test selling 'third way' politics in 2017.
French Give Collective Shrug To Democracy: Poll
Faith in the current political system is dropping ahead of 2017 election.
Euroskeptic Leftist Montebourg Bids To Lead France
Montebourg is an anti-austerity firebrand who served under Hollande but resigned in 2014.
Hollande to Lose Election Regardless of Opponent: Poll
A new poll in "Les Echos" sees the French president third in a variety of scenarios.
Torture Supported by a Third in France After Attacks
One in five could imagine performing torture themselves.
French Presidential Candidate Promises EU Referendum
Bruno Le Maire would hold plebiscite by 2022.
Le Pen to Merkel: Keep Out of French Politics
The French far-right leader is enraged at Merkel's vow to keep her from becoming president.
French Man Sues Ex-Employer for Boredom
Frédéric Desnard says his job was so tedious he became depressed and exhausted.
French Parliamentarians Votes to Lift Russian Sanctions
France's right-wing parties are looking favorably towards Russia.
Stand Aside in 2017, Voters Tell Hollande
The French President has proved consistently unpopular.
French Prime Minister Decries 'Apartheid' in France
Valls also appeared to back the banning of Islamic headscarves in universities.
Jean-Marie Le Pen Fined For Holocaust Comments
Former Front National leader convicted of contesting crimes against humanity.
French Minister's Veil 'Negro' Claims Prompt Outrage
France's Women's Rights Minister has caused controversy with her views on the Islamic veil.
Hate Speech 'Commonplace' in France: Council of Europe
The report urges France to ban the funding of racist groups, including "political parties".
Clashes As Calais 'Jungle' Migrant Camp Cleared
Police fired tear gas as migrant and activists threw stones, according to reports.
Jean-Marie Le Pen Issues Ultimatum To Daughter Marine
The ousted party founder says he could launch rival group.
Ex-French President Sarkozy Under Investigation
The probe relates to the financing of Sarkozy's 2012 election campaign.
Who Is Sarkozy Challenger Jean-François Copé?
The right-winger's Republican primary entry could see Sarkozy lose the presidential nomination.
Pamela Anderson Causes a Flap Over Goose Liver
The former 'Baywatch' star caused a media frenzy when she turned up to launch a bill banning force-feeding in foie gras production.
French Teen Who Stabbed Jewish Teacher 'Acted for ISIS'
The victim fended off his 15-year-old assailant using a holy book.
Paris Attacks Compensation Could Reach $326 Million
More than $8 million has been paid out in compensation to victims and their families.
What We Learned During France's Regional Elections
The current fluctuations in the French regional elections signal a further rise of the right.
National Front's Le Pen Duo Face Defeat In French Elections
A new poll shows Marine Le Pen and her niece Marion trailing the Republicans.