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France: prevent Libya 'terrorist sanctuary'
French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian on Wednesday called upon the international community to act to prevent Libya from becoming a "sanctuary for terrorists." READ
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Hollande seeks to pep up French after 'tough year'
French President Francois Hollande on Wednesday called for an end to "denigration and discouragement" in his crisis-hit country after what even he admitted had been a "tough year" in 2014. READ
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National Front expels two for laxative prank
Two young members of France's far right National Front have been expelled from the party for spiking the drink of its second-in-command with a laxative. READ
The French ambassador to Israel Patrick Maisonnave. Photo: Manahem Kahana/AFP
Israel summons French over UN Palestinian vote
Israel's government summoned the French ambassador on Wednesday over his country's support for a failed Palestinian bid to pass a UN resolution setting an end date for Israeli occupation. READ
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Departing French troops hold Kabul farewell
The last French troops in Afghanistan held a ceremony in Kabul on Wednesday to mark the end of their deployment after NATO combat operations closed down and as a new "train and support" mission takes over. READ
Champagne on the Champs Elysées. It's just one way to see in the New Year.
Ten ways to spend New Year's Eve in France
Spending New Year’s Eve in France but not really sure what to do? Whether it's eating foie gras in Europe's biggest cave or watching fireworks on the French Riviera, here are ten great events and ideas to see out 2014 in style. READ
Life always teaches us a few lessons, none more so than when you're having a baby in France. Photo: Baby photo
Having a baby in France: Ten lessons learned
Having a baby is daunting enough, let alone having one in a foreign country. The Local's editor Ben McPartland looks back at a few of the lessons he learned from becoming a new dad in France, from avoiding the Metro to why monkey pyjamas in Paris are a big no-no. READ
Test your knowledge
Why did the Mona Lisa, Gerard Depardieu and 'Jacques Chiraq' make it into the news in 2014? Photo: Wikiart/AFP/Guignols de l'Info
The alternative French news quiz for 2014
As 2014 draws to a close, we've put together a quiz to test your knowledge of some of the weirdest and most entertaining news stories The Local France has covered this year. Are you the most news-savvy reader in the country? READ
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Bianchi condition unchanged: report
Formula One driver Jules Bianchi, who was seriously injured in a crash at the Japanese Grand Prix in October, has begun rehabilitation therapy although his condition remains unchanged, his family said Tuesday.READ
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Poland charges five in Alstom corruption case
Polish prosecutors on Tuesday said they have charged five people in a corruption case involving transport contracts won by Alstom, just days after the United States fined the French industrial giant a record penalty for bribery. READ
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