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Ukraine as a Matryoshka doll set of crises

Multiple crises unfolding as one, they reveal the need to fit in ethnic and other minorities, rights and social cohesion 

The Hindu · Feb 23, 2022

France extends abortion limit after year of parliamentary rows

Applause in national assembly as lawmakers vote to extend limit for ending pregnancy from 12 to 14 weeks

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2022

France extends the deadline for abortion from 12 to 14 weeks

French lawmakers have voted to extend the deadline before which a woman can get an abortion from 12 to 14 weeks in one last reform before presidential elections in April.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 23, 2022

Ireland v Italy throw-in time, date, TV channel information, betting odds and more

Andy Farrell's side are back after suffering Six Nations defeat against France

Irish Mirror · Feb 23, 2022

Scotland vs France, Six Nations 2022: Team news, lineups, TV channel, live stream, kick off time, h2h, odds

France continue their bid to lift the Six Nations championship with an intriguing trip to face Scotland today.

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2022

How reality exceeded Didier Drogba and Florent Malouda’s wildest youthful Champions League dreams at Chelsea

Florent Malouda has revealed how he and Didier Drogba discussed their Champions League dreams during their early days in France - but neither thought they would ever end up winning it together at Chelsea.

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2022

Four légionnaires arrested in Central African Republic over alleged presidential assassination plot

The Central African Republic has opened an investigation after four soldiers from the French Foreign Legion operating under a UN mandate were arrested in Bangui on Monday, accused of planning to "assassinate" the head of state.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 23, 2022

Opponents mock France's Macron over Ukraine diplomacy but face questions themselves

Opposition contenders in France's upcoming leadership election mocked President Emmanuel Macron's diplomatic efforts in the Ukraine crisis, accusing him of putting up a show for electoral gains.

Reuters · Feb 23, 2022

Johnny Sexton insists nothing has changed in no 10 selection stakes after praising Joey Carbery

The veteran out-half will return as skipper for Sunday's championship clash with Italy after he missed the France defeat through injury

Irish Mirror · Feb 23, 2022

Does France's emphasis on nuclear power guarantee its energy independence?

As the Ukraine crisis continues to push fuel prices up, France’s championing of nuclear power as a way of ensuring its energy sovereignty sounds great. But a group of researchers says it's a red herring given France imports all its uranium.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 23, 2022