Anarchy on streets of Paris ahead of Olympics, political paralysis hits France after election result shocks nation

The announcement of the election results was followed by violent protests in Paris, just weeks before the city is set to host the Olympic Games ... political instability in France, raising ... Read More

Traffic jams and politics cloud Paris Olympics build-up

With traffic snarled around Paris and political ... big games, so it should be nice," Iranian tourist Mohsen, 48, told AFP. - 'Mistreatment' - Instead of the Olympics, attention in France remains ... Read More

France Agrees To A Political Truce As The Olympics Approaches

For the first time in history, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirms two summer Games host cities at the same time, Paris ... for a political ‘truce’ during the Olympics. Read More

Political Uncertainty and Budget Reality Put France in a Financial Vise

A rating agency’s warning about the country’s ballooning debt comes as the prime minister tries to push an austerity budget through a divided Parliament. Read More

French Assets Risk Fresh Losses From Renewed Political Turmoil

The risks have sent the nation’s bond yields to the highest relative to lower-rated Spain since the global financial crisis, while stocks in Paris are ... leaving France without an ... Read More