France (French: IPA: [fʁɑ̃s]), officially the French Republic (French: République française, IPA: [ʁepyblik fʁɑ̃sɛz]), is a country whose metropolitan territory is located in Western Europe and that also comprises various overseas islands and territories located in other continents. Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. French people often refer to Metropolitan France as L'Hexagone (The "Hexagon") because of the geometric shape of its territory.
Source: NDTV
Nice, France: Spain's Nicolas Almagro got the perfect boost ahead of the French Open by ending the magical claycourt run of American qualifier Brian Baker 6-3, 6-2 to successfully defend his Nice Open title ...
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A selection of our best photos from India from the past seven days. Slideshow Directors pose on the red carpet ahead for the screening of the film ''Amour'', by director Michael Haneke in competition at the 65th Cannes F ...
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Right, we're almost there. All 22 Competition films have been screened, the crowds are starting to thin out and France's rosé reserves are in urgent need of refilling. In less than 24 hours, the 65th Cannes Fi ...
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But Sagna told the Daily Express: "Wayne Rooney is England's main striker, so of course it is good for France that he is not playing. (But Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain) are ready to shine for Englan ...
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Gareth Barry has emerged as a doubt for Euro 2012 after sustaining a groin injury during England’s 1-0 friendly win over Norway in Oslo. The Manchester City midfielder lasted less than 30 minutes of the second half after coming on ...
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(PARIS) - Europe is set for a rebound to growth the latest forecasts show, but unemployment will keep on rising, a conundrum that highlights the difficult economic reforms that still need to be made. Policymakers have generally taken it as a giv ...
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