Fears grow over dedly new virus

The World Health Organization says it appears likely that the novel coronavirus (NCoV) can be passed between people in close contact.

This comes after the French health ministry confirmed a second man had contracted the virus in a possible case of human-to-human transmission.
Posted by Unknown 5/13/2013

France building collapse after blast 'kills two'

Collapsed Building

At least two people have died after an explosion partly destroyed a block of flats in the northern French city of Reims, officials say.

Mayor Adeline Hazan told BFM TV that the explosion at the four-storey building was probably caused by a gas leak.

Emergency services say at least 10 people have been injured, including a number of children.
Posted by Unknown 4/28/2013

France legalizes gay marriage

Voted 225 out of 331 in favour of the bill
France's Parliament legalized same-sex marriage and adoption on Tuesday following a divisive debate that had gone up into antigay attacks and street protests.

After both houses of Parliament had already passed President François Hollande's flagship social initiative, the National Assembly, in a second reading, approved a number of amendments and voted 331-225 in favor of the bill, allowing the way for it to become law.
Posted by Unknown 4/24/2013

French embassy in Libya hit by 'car bomb' in Tripoli

A car bomb has exploded outside the French embassy in the Libyan capital Tripoli, officials are quoted as saying.

The blast is reported to have wounded two guards and badly damaged part of the embassy and surrounding buildings.

Source said the embassy's reception area had been completely destroyed as well as parts of neighbouring homes.

One official told Reuters news agency: "We think it was a booby-trapped car."
Posted by Unknown 4/23/2013