IMF's Lagarde in court for arbitration battle
IMF chief Christine Lagarde has arrived in court to be questioned by a French magistrate over her role in a €285-million arbitration payment.
France unhappy with the new normal
Whatever the PR, things are not looking sunny for Franois Hollande. Opinion polls show that normal is not enough.
Sarkozy's house raided as L'Oreal detectives make up for lost time
Detectives investigating alleged illegal campaign-financing by L'Oreal heir Liliane Bettencourt, have raided the former French president's mansion.
Hollande replacements denounced as start of 'witch hunt'
Francois Hollande has replaced France's top three security officials after he criticised them for being too close to his predecessor.
Can France's Hollande smooth Africa's ruffled feathers?
Observers say Francois Hollande should pursue more equitable relations with Africa than Nicolas Sarkozy, who at times showed obvious arrogance.
The economic week ahead: Merkozy out, Merde in
Beyond French election results, central bank speeches in the US, production figures in Europe and key releases in SA, it will be an interesting week.
France jumps to the left as Hollande edges out Sarkozy
Franois Hollande has won France's presidential election in a swing to the left at the heart of Europe that could start a pushback against austerity.
Sarkozy faces defeat as France votes
France has voted which could crown Francois Hollande its first Socialist president in two decades, marking a leftward shift at the heart of Europe.
Don't pop the champagne just yet, warns France's Hollande
France's defending president, Nicolas Sarkozy, has promised supporters a "surprise" as Socialist rival Franois Hollande says he's certain of nothing.
Sarkozy, Hollande go head to head in TV debate
Nicolas Sarkozy and Francois Hollande will clash in their only television debate, seen as the conservative incumbent's last chance to turn the odds.
Sarkozy rejects claim Gaddafi offered €50m for campaign
Nicolas Sarkozy has rejected a renewed claim that Muammar Gaddafi agreed to donate up to €50-million to his last presidential campaign.
French candidates battle scandal as polling day looms
French presidential frontrunner Francois Hollande headed into the last round of his battle with Nicolas Sarkozy, with both candidates under threat.
French opponents lock horns in tense run-off
Candidates are trading accusations after the opposition rejected Nicolas Sarkozy's demand for three public debates before the final vote on May 6.
Sarkozy jumps to the right in bid to keep presidency
Nicolas Sarkozy is courting the far right to help him win France's presidential runoff, but his socialist challenger will likely prevail regardless.
France votes, economy clouds Sarkozy's chances
France has voted in round one of a presidential ballot where frustration at high unemployment may mean Nicolas Sarkozy loses his re-election bid.
Social networking ban outdated, says Sarkozy
French President Nicolas Sarkozy says barring social networks from publishing exit polls and early results ahead of an official embargo are outdated.
Sarkozy's rival alarms Germany
The frontrunner in the French presidential election François Hollande wants to push the European Union to spend big money on growth and jobs.
Sarkozy's appeal to keep France shooting footage off-air
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has urged networks not to broadcast videos shot by an Islamist extremist killer during a shooting spree in France.
Strauss-Kahn linked to high-class prostitution ring
A French judge has charged the former head of the International Monetary Fund Dominique Strauss-Kahn over his alleged links with a prostitution ring.
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Sarkozy seeks to ban certain imams from France
President Nicolas Sarkozy says he would bar some Muslim preachers from entering France as part of a crackdown after shootings there by an extremist.
