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09/02/2010 France defends plans to sell warships to Russia

France says the talks to sell Russia four amphibious assault ships shows Russia is now considered a partner in European security.

09/02/2010 VAT cut fails to encourage diners

A VAT cut in restaurants has done nothing to increase customer numbers, new figures have revealed. The number of people visiting restaurants fell...

09/02/2010 Numericable unveils EUR 10 internet offer

INTERNET service provider Numericable has become the first French operator to launch a cut-price package reserved for low-income households. The...

09/02/2010 Companies hit by commuting stress

COMPANIES need to do more to help workers deal with the stress of commuting, a report has found. The study, based on interviews with staff and...

09/02/2010 Power fault brings chaos to TGV line

THE SNCF has promised a full refund to passengers who were stuck for up to six hours on stationary TGVs yesterday due to a technical fault in the...

08/02/2010 French police evacuate migrants' shelter

The newly-opened makeshift shelter in the Channel port of Calais was shut down a day after it was set up.

08/02/2010 Burqa-clad bank robbers stage French hold-up

The two robbers were wearing veils which concealed their handgun as they walked through the security double doors of the banking branch of the...

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