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France: King of the castles

On a windswept and moody day on France's west coast the first sight of the majestic Mont Saint-Michel is an awe-inspiring one.

High life to end

France, Germany warn against Internet Explorer

France and Germany have warned web users against using all versions of Microsoft's Internet Explorer to protect security.

The French connection

Marianne Dissard is an all-American girl who retains inescapable Gallic roots.

Tennis: Isner to take on Clement in Heineken Open final

Tennis: Popular American makes Heineken final

Unseeded American John Isner is the first man to advance through to the final at the Heineken Open in Auckland.

European commuters rescued

Party pushes burqa law despite public discord

France's Kiwi not fair dinkum

The vineyards of France have long regarded themselves as the toast of the wine world.

DHB board member who questioned another's integrity suspended

Dr Suresh Vatsyayann was asked to withdraw comments made in an email and apologise to the Waikato board and management, but refused.

Coming up roses

Star's surgery puts doctor in hospital

'Indecent' gifts spark claims of scandal

Empress Josephine: The woman who taught France to drink

The first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte was a celebrated hostess and, although not a great drinker, a great collector of wine.

Haute couture looking threadbare

Global recession has seen a worrying downturn in the fortunes of Paris's haute couturiers, with some predicting the demise of French fashion house Lacroix.

Nato allies pledge 7000 troops for US Afghan surge

Oceans - or 40 million euros under the sea

After seven years filming 75 diving expeditions, two French directors are set to release the most expensive and ambitious underwater film of all time.

<i>John Roughan</i>: A flashback to great game of rugby