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NPP Sets Criteria For Appointing Non-Elective Constituency Executives

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has set criteria to guide the newly elected constituency executives and their MPs in the...

International

Policeman and Suspected Gunman Shot Dead In Paris ‘terror Attack’

One policeman has been shot dead and two others wounded in central Paris, French police say, with their suspected...

International

French Police Find Bombs, Make Arrests Over ‘planned Presidential Election Attack’

French police foiled an attack during the presidential election with the arrest of two men in Marseille on Tuesday....

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French Presidential Hopeful Francois Fillon Is Flour-Bombed At Event

French rightwing presidential candidate Francois Fillon has been hit in the face with flour moments before taking the...

International

Candidate Makes Fighting Speech At Rally

Beleaguered French presidential candidate Francois Fillon has urged supporters to fight on, in a speech to a mass rally...

International

Fresh Poll Predicts Macron Winning French Presidential Election

French independent centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron is forecast to win the race to the Elysee Palace, beating with a...

International

Sarkozy A Step Closer To Facing Trial Over Campaign Finance Scandal

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy moved a step closer to facing trial over campaign funding irregularities on...

International

French Conservative Rivals In Run-Off Poll

Voters in France are choosing between Francois Fillon and Alain Juppe to be their centre-right presidential candidate...

International

France’s Emmanuel Macron To Unveil Presidency Bid

France's former Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron looks set to unveil his bid for the presidency. He is not expected to...