PARIS — The crow of a rooster and the ringing of a church bell at dawn. The rumble of a tractor and the smell of…
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Don't talk on the subway, say French doctors, to limit Covid-19 spread
PARIS (REUTERS) – Passengers on public transport systems should avoid talking to one another or on the phone in order to minimise the risk of…
View More Don't talk on the subway, say French doctors, to limit Covid-19 spreadFrance observes nationwide 6pm curfew to slow coronavirus spread
PARIS (REUTERS) – Cities, towns and villages across France were practically empty on Saturday (Jan 16) as residents stayed home and businesses shut to observe…
View More France observes nationwide 6pm curfew to slow coronavirus spreadAfter years in a drawer, Tintin painting sells for over $5m
PARIS (REUTERS) – A painting of comic book hero Tintin that was kept folded in a drawer for years sold at a Paris auction on…
View More After years in a drawer, Tintin painting sells for over $5mTrump's Twitter exile spurs opposition from Germany, France
FRANKFURT (BLOOMBERG) – Mr Donald Trump received unexpected backing from Germany and France after the US president was shut off social media platforms including Twitter…
View More Trump's Twitter exile spurs opposition from Germany, FranceFrench lack confidence in President Macron's coronavirus effort, poll shows
PARIS (BLOOMBERG) – A majority of French people lack confidence in the government’s ability to deal effectively with the coronavirus pandemic or manage the vaccination…
View More French lack confidence in President Macron's coronavirus effort, poll showsFrance extends UK border closure until further notice
France has extended its closure of the UK border until further notice as coronavirus infections continue to rise. The border was initially closed last month,…
View More France extends UK border closure until further noticeBeset by miscues, France scrambles to catch up on vaccines
LONDON – France has vowed to speed up the administration of Covid-19 vaccines, following widespread national outrage over the government’s slow vaccination campaign. In a…
View More Beset by miscues, France scrambles to catch up on vaccinesFrance gives hospital staff Covid-19 shots as it plays catch-up with neighbours
PARIS (REUTERS) – France is accelerating its Covid-19 vaccination of medical staff in hospitals after a slow initial roll-out in one of the most vaccine-sceptical…
View More France gives hospital staff Covid-19 shots as it plays catch-up with neighboursFrance accelerating Covid- 19 vaccinations, media reports
PARIS (BLOOMBERG) – France is accelerating Covid-19 vaccinations after a slow start, according to government spokesman Gabriel Attal. Medical staff aged more than 50 years…
View More France accelerating Covid- 19 vaccinations, media reportsFrance tightens coronavirus curfew as illegal rave parties snub law enforcers
PARIS (AFP) – The French government on Friday (Jan 1) announced that it was bringing forward by two hours the night time curfew in 15 regions…
View More France tightens coronavirus curfew as illegal rave parties snub law enforcersFrench truckers brace for disruption as Britain restores hard border with Europe
CALAIS, FRANCE (REUTERS) – Red tape, new “smart borders” that don’t talk to one another and ill-prepared traders threaten border chaos, French truckers warned a…
View More French truckers brace for disruption as Britain restores hard border with EuropeFrance brushes off fresh lockdown, eyes curfew changes
PARIS (REUTERS) – France was not planning local lockdown measures to contain the spread of Covid-19 for now, the government’s spokesman said on Wednesday (Dec…
View More France brushes off fresh lockdown, eyes curfew changesNo new lockdown in France for now despite spike in coronavirus cases
PARIS (REUTERS) – France will not enforce a new lockdown for the time being to curb the spread of the coronavirus but it could soon…
View More No new lockdown in France for now despite spike in coronavirus cases