RELIGION: French Muslims to lay first stone of Marseille mega-mosque
Muslims in the south of France celebrate the end of a 60-year campaign for a mega-mosque for Marseille, a city with a high Muslim population, as the first cornerstone for the building is laid on Thursday. Read More
FRANCE: Government to drop carbon tax in another setback for Sarkozy
Prime Minister Fillon (pictured) indicated Tuesday that the government is set to drop plans for a carbon tax. The move is another blow for President Nicolas Sarkozy, who had labelled the bill a cornerstone of the fight against global warming. Read More