France complete first chapter of rebuilding - Domenech
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France coach Raymond Domenech said the former world and European champions have completed the first chapter of their rebuilding after an encouraging 2-0 victory over Cyprus in Nicosia on Wednesday.
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French Interior Minister Dominique deVillepin announced Friday that France is to reinforce security in sensible places, especially around embassies after the explosion near the Indonesian embassy in Paris.
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World Cup hosts France completed their warm-up campaign ahead of the start of next month&#39;s showpiece tournament with a 34-7 win against Wales at the Millennium Stadium here Sunday.
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy, his new government in place and five years in power ahead of him, vowed Wednesday to carry out swiftly the &quot;daring&quot; reform programme that helped get him elected last month.
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"I am excited, since this is the first visit of a French leader to the cradle of civilization.Comment
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PARIS -- Voters resoundingly endorsed President Nicolas Sarkozy's plans to overhaul the French economy, giving his party a commanding lead yesterday in the first round of elections for parliament.
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France coach Raymond Domenech called up Marseille striker Peguy Luyindula on Tuesday to replace the injured David Trezeguet for its World Cup qualifying match against Ireland on Saturday.
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Russia's Gazprom will supply gas directly to French homes for the first time as part of a deal with Gaz de France.
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy&#39;s government on Thursday unveiled details of a costly masterplan to &quot;shock&quot; the economy back to life, the first part of his ambitious economic and social reform drive.
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The gesture marks a major step in Lebanon's effort to rebuild infrastructure and homes damaged in the 34-day war.
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Tripoli, Nov. 25 (NNN) : In a historic development, President Jacques Chirac of France has made the first visit to Libya by a French leader since 1951.
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France votes in the first round of  parliamentary elections on Sunday with President Nicolas  Sarkozy&#39;s party expected to strengthen its hold on power,  clearing the way for him to push ahead with reforms.
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Paris - You didn&#39;t have to have a degree in people-watching to know which of the two managers - Raymond Domenech or Brian Kerr - was happier with the hard fought goalless draw between France and Ireland here on Saturday.
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PARIS, Feb 11 (IPS) - The French government's new plan for  reconstruction of the poorest neighbourhoods has sparked  criticism, both within the government and among the opposition.
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy is due to unveil a host of new measures to regenerate poor suburbs.
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27 August 2004 -- French President Jacques Chirac says Paris is ready to play a greater role in rebuilding Iraq. Chirac said that &quot;France is open to dialogue with the Iraqi authorities on all issues -- training
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SOCHAUX : Newcastle on Thursday recorded their first win over French opposition in UEFA competition with a convincing 4-0 victory over Sochaux to progress to the Cup knock-out phase.