Rare monkey born in French zoo
An exceptionally rare Roloway monkey has been born at a zoo in eastern France that is striving to preserve one of the most endangered primate species on the planet.
Day: August 2, 2012
Paris shuns Carla Bruni ‘working class’ statue
A controversial statue of Carla Bruni depicted as a worker has been erected in a Paris suburb but fans of France's former first lady will struggle to catch a glimpse of a work that has embarrassed almost everyone connected with it.
Obama and Hollande pledge growth and stability
US President Barack Obama and his French counterpart Francois Hollande backed European growth and eurozone stability on Wednesday, ahead of key decisions on resolving the debt crisis.