Francois Fillon
Poll suggests Macron would win French election, in shadow of ‘Penelopegate’
World
March 28, 2017
Poll suggests Macron would win French election, in shadow of ‘Penelopegate’
Centrist Emmanuel Macron would trounce far-right leader Marine Le Pen in France's presidential election if, as seems increasingly likely, the…
French presidential candidates face off in first TV debate
World
March 20, 2017
French presidential candidates face off in first TV debate
France's tumultuous presidential election battle steps up a gear Monday as the main candidates face off in the first of…
My ‘ultimate duty’ is to prevent a Le Pen presidency: Hollande
World
March 6, 2017
My ‘ultimate duty’ is to prevent a Le Pen presidency: Hollande
French President Francois Hollande has warned that a Marine Le Pen victory in upcoming elections poses a serious threat to…
Fillon vs Juppe: how French right’s presidential hopefuls shape up
World
November 28, 2016
Fillon vs Juppe: how French right’s presidential hopefuls shape up
Francois Fillon and Alain Juppe, the two men duelling for the presidential nomination of the French right, both advocate deep…
High turnout as French conservatives choose candidate to battle far-right for presidency
World
November 27, 2016
High turnout as French conservatives choose candidate to battle far-right for presidency
Two former prime ministers went head-to-head on Sunday in a runoff vote for France's center-right presidential nomination, with the victor…
Fillon grabs narrow poll lead for French presidential nomination
World
November 19, 2016
Fillon grabs narrow poll lead for French presidential nomination
Former French prime minister Francois Fillon has continued to gain ground on rivals to win the nomination of the conservative…
France says Syrian leader struggling to hold power
World
July 17, 2011
France says Syrian leader struggling to hold power
France's prime minister said Tuesday the attacks by pro-government demonstrators on the US and French embassies in Damascus show President…