Topic - France

• Economy Briefs

  Iran has halted oil shipments to Britain and France, the Oil Ministry said Sunday, in an apparent pre-emptive blow against the European Union after the bloc imposed sanctions on Iran's crucial fuel exports.

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  FDA to probe caffeine sold as an inhalant

  U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials plan to investigate whether inhalable caffeine sold in lipstick-sized canisters is safe for consumers and if its manufacturer was right to brand it as a dietary supplement.

• APNewsBreak: FDA to review inhalable caffeine

  U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials plan to investigate whether inhalable caffeine sold in lipstick-sized canisters is safe for consumers and if its manufacturer was right to brand it as a dietary supplement.

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  Week before vote in Senegal, angry crowd tells president it's time to go

  Protesters demanding the departure of Senegal's aging president on Sunday seized control of a three-block stretch in the heart of the capital, erecting barricades and lobbing rocks at police just days before a contentious presidential election.

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  Far-right leader tries to change her image

  Marine Le Pen has purged the old guard from her father's extreme-right National Front party and is reaching out to Jews, maligned under his leadership, in her bid to be the next president of France.

• Iran: Oil exports cut to Britain, France

  Iran has halted oil shipments to Britain and France, the Oil Ministry said Sunday, in an apparent pre-emptive blow against the European Union after the bloc imposed sanctions on Iran's crucial fuel exports.

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  U.S., Britain urge Israel not to attack Iran

  The United States and Britain on Sunday urged Israel not to attack Iran's nuclear program as the White House's national security adviser arrived in the region, reflecting growing international jitters that the Israelis are poised to strike.

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  Lindsey Vonn claims fifth straight downhill title

  Lindsey Vonn clinched her fifth consecutive World Cup downhill title Saturday after placing third in a race on the 2014 Sochi Olympics course won by German rival and friend Maria Hoefl-Riesch.

• Harrison moves into semifinals at SAP Open

  Ryan Harrison moved closer to his first ATP Tour title Friday, advancing to the SAP Open semifinals with a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Bulgaria's Dimitar Kutrovsky.

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  U.S., EU optimistic for Iran nuke talks

  U.S. and European leaders expressed optimism Friday that direct talks with Iran about its nuclear program could restart in the near future.

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  Beignets: The sweet taste of New Orleans

  It may look like a doughnut. It may be filled or glazed like a doughnut. It may even be cooked like a doughnut. But don't call it a doughnut.

• Bebeto joins Ronaldo on 2014 World Cup committee

  Former Brazil striker Bebeto is joining ex-teammate Ronaldo on the 2014 World Cup organizing committee.

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  World Bank chief Zoellick leaving

  World Bank President Robert Zoellick said Wednesday he is stepping down, raising the possibility that a non-American might be chosen for the first time to head the 187-nation lending organization.

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  Zoellick steps down as World Bank leader

  World Bank President Robert Zoellick said Wednesday he is stepping down, raising the possibility that a non-American might be chosen for the first time to head the 187-nation lending organization.

• French president tweets as election race looms

  Nicolas Sarkozy launched a personal Twitter account and geared up for a prime-time TV appearance Wednesday, amid expectations that the unpopular French leader will at last announce his re-election bid.

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