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Hunt for escaped French prisoner: Interpol issues ‘red notice’ alert
‘Unprecedented international cooperation and judicial police resources’ have been mobilised, the interior minister says
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Strikes in France: Binmen begin protest over Paris Olympics pay
Unions are calling for bonuses for all staff and have posted strike notices for action throughout the whole period of the Olympics and Paralympics
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UK-France flights hit as Ryanair announces it is leaving Bordeaux airport
Low-cost carrier says it is transfering planes and workers to other bases due to rising fees
Call for EU ban on clothing allergens
French health agency Anses has called for European Union action on 1,000 substances found on clothing that cause allergies and skin problems.
It wants many colourants banned plus cuts in usage of treatments with chrome, nickel, cobalt and formaldehyde.