Manuel Valls
France: Ex-PM Valls 'Will Vote' for Macron
Valls has turned his back on the Socialist candidate Benoit Hamon, and backed the centrist frontrunner.
France's Benoit Hamon Seeks Left-Wing Alliance
The left-wing candidate mounted a shock victory after coming from third place early in the Socialist party primary race.
What You Need To Know About Benoit Hamon
Is he the French Jeremy Corbyn, or something entirely different?
Hard-Left Candidate Favorite to Win French Primary
Benoit Hamon came from a third place position in many opinion polls to win the primary's first round on Sunday.
France's Emmanuel Macron Sparks Socialist Backlash
Opinion polls now put Macron in third place, behind Marine le Pen and Francois Fillon.
Socialist Paris Mayor Hits Out At François Hollande
The party's primary race is underway, and a candidate will be chosen at the end of this month.
Valls Courts Traditional Socialists in France Race
Valls, 54, told voters they faced a "vast purge" in public services and employment if the presidential election favorite, conservative Francois Fillon, wins power in May.
7 Socialists Vie for French Presidential Nomination
Leading contender Manuel Valls, the former prime minister, is seen as not likely to prevent a runoff between conservative Francois Fillon and far-right Marine Le Pen.
France: Cazeneuve Takes Over as PM After Valls Resigns
Valls resigned after announcing his candidacy for the 2017 presidential elections.
French Socialists Regroup to 'Fight the Right'
Speculation falls on Prime Minister Manuel Valls as the left's standard-bearer following Francois Hollande's decision to not seek re-election.
French Socialists in Turmoil as Hollande Considers Bid
"People on the left are in despair at the situation," Alexis Bachelay, a left-wing Socialist MP, said.
French Prime Minister Hints at Presidential Run
Le Parisien newspaper said Hollande's entourage was "outraged" by Valls's comments.
French PM Valls: France Foils New Attacks Daily
Around 15,000 people are being monitored for radicalization in France.
French PM Calls for Gabon Vote Recount
More than 1,000 people have been arrested in post-election unrest in Gabon.
French PM: National Symbol Is Bare Breasted Not Veiled
Manuel Valls spoke about the "Islamist totalitarianism" budding in France.
French PM Valls Backs Burkini Ban by Local Mayors
The garment is based on "an archaic vision of women," Manuel Valls said.
Nice Attack: Sarkozy Says Democracy Must 'Win the War'
The ex-French president wants radicalization suspects to be expelled from the country.
UEFA Planning 'Various Scenarios' for French Strikes
Demonstrations against planned changes to the country's labor laws have hit the government hard.
Protests As France Brings in Unpopular Labor Reforms
Demonstrators said the laws will make it easier for employers to ignore workers' rights.
France's Emmanuel Macron Sparks Row Over Wealth Tax
The iconoclastic centrist is thought to be eyeing the Presidency.
French Prime Minister Decries 'Apartheid' in France
Valls also appeared to back the banning of Islamic headscarves in universities.
Keep State of Emergency Until ISIS Defeat: French PM
"As long as the threat is there, we must use all the means," Valls said.
Three Burkina Faso Attackers At Large, Says French PM
At least 30 people were killed when gunmen attacked a hotel and cafe in Ouagadougou on Friday.
French Teen Who Stabbed Jewish Teacher 'Acted for ISIS'
The victim fended off his 15-year-old assailant using a holy book.
French Prime Minister: Barcelona Could Play in French League if Catalonia Goes Independent
Manuel Valls, a lifelong Barcelona fan, cited the example of AS Monaco as a precedent.
Iran's Rouhani to Visit France in November: Report
Rouhani would be the first Iranian leader to visit France since 1999.
Disgraced Former IMF Head Dominique Strauss-Kahn More Popular Than François Hollande with French Left
The former IMF boss is second in popularity only to prime minister Valls among potential left-wing presidential candidates according to a new poll.
French Counter Terrorism Forces 'At Breaking Point'
As security at churches increases following foiled Paris attack, experts say current levels of protection are unsustainable.
Sarkozy Wins French Local Elections; Far Right Makes Limited Gains
Francois Hollande's Socialist party set to lose half its departments as ex-president calls for change.
Despite 'Setback', Marine Le Pen Isn't Going Anywhere
The far-right Front National failed to come out on top in France's local elections, but its leader remains a serious presidential contender.