Vincent and Bruno say 'I do' in France's first gay marriage
Vincent Autin and Bruno Boileau have said "I do" at an emotional ceremony celebrating France's first official gay marriage after months of protests.
France's first gay marriage to go ahead
Despite opposition and protests from right-wing groups, France's first gay marriage will go ahead as planned.
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[Slideshow] Your world in pictures: April 22 -- 26
From Egyptian protesters to the legalisation of same-sex marriage in France, we showcase some of the best photographs taken around the world this week.
New UN peacekeeping force for Mali expected to be voted in
The UN Security Council is expected to approve a peacekeeping force for Mali to help restore democracy and stabilise the northern half of the country.
Two injured after bomb hits French embassy in Tripoli
A car bomb has hit the French embassy in Tripoli, wounding two French guards and causing major damage in what Libya has called a "terrorist" incident.
France to finally give gay marriage Bill the go-ahead
France's Parliament will approve a Bill to legalise gay marriage after weeks of protests that have shown no sign of abating in the run-up to the vote.
Attacks on homosexuals on the rise in France
France's gay rights activists have reported that verbal and physical assaults on gays have surged amid debate over a Bill allowing same-sex marriage.
Mali conflict could spill over into Western Sahara, warns UN chief
The conflict in Mali could be creating a "ticking time bomb" for neighbouring Western Sahara, UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon has warned.
France launches al-Qaeda offensive in Mali
A French force of 1 000 soldiers in a major offensive has swept a valley thought to be a logistics base for al-Qaeda near the Malian city of Gao.
France confirms death of North African warlord Abou Zeid
The al-Qaeda-linked Abou Zeid was killed in combat with French troops in February, France has said, ending weeks of uncertainty about his death.
France's hopes die in car crash
Despite some positive figures in December, France's January sales have reflected the gloom cast by Italy.
Government objects to French firm's attempt to trademark 'rooibos'
The department of trade and industry has responded to reports that a French company is attempting to trademark "rooibos" in France.
Kidnapped French family's 'separation' creates obstacle for search team
A kidnapped French family are likely to have been separated into two groups by their abductors, says France, as Nigerian forces search for them.
French hostages taken from Cameroon to Nigeria, says official
Kidnappers who seized seven members of a French family, including four young children, in Cameroon have taken them across the border into Nigeria.
More attacks feared as Russia arms Mali
Russia has revealed it is supplying guns to Mali's government, while French troops have discovered a massive homemade bomb in Gao, north of Mali.
Charity workers jailed for attempting to smuggle 'orphans' out of Chad
A French former fireman and a circus performer have been sentenced to two years in prison for attempting to smuggle 103 children out of Chad.
France bombs Islamist rebel hideout in north Mali
France has attacked a rebel hideout in Gao, north Mali's largest city, intensifying a security lockdown against guerrilla attacks.
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UN ponders sending peacekeepers to Mali
The UN has been considering sending peacekeepers to Mali following a proposal that said French forces killed hundreds of extremist Islamist rebels.
France to withdraw troops from Mali in March
After having killed "several hundred" militants in fighting to reclaim north Mali, France says it will begin withdrawing its troops in the country.
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