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Tibetans' high-altitude skills came via extinct cousin

Tibetans are able to live at high altitude thanks to a special gene they inherited…

Sarkozy denounces 'political interference' in corruption case

Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday denied he had broken the law after being charged with corruption-related…

Son-in-law retracts confession in Monaco heiress killing

The son-in-law of a Monaco heiress gunned down in a Mafia-style killing has retracted his…

Islamic State, Al-Qaeda rivalry could spark dangerous contest

The declaration of an Islamic caliphate in parts of Iraq and Syria is a direct…

Sarkozy held in French influence-peddling probe

Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday became the first former French president to be taken into formal…

Germany, France end Africa World Cup hopes to advance

Germany posted an extra-time victory over Algeria while France defeated Nigeria to extinguish Africa's World…

French World Cup ambitions face Nigeria test

After flashes of magnificent football in the group phase, France will look to confirm their…

Brazil 2014: Sagna, Benzema Wary of Super Eagles

France defender Bacary Sagna has cautioned his teammates of the threat posed by Nigeria ahead…

Brazil's Pedro 'Castro' Henrique heads for Brittany

RENNES- Brazilian midfielder Pedro Henrique has signed a four-year deal with Ligue 1 side Rennes,…

France says national arrested in Lebanon over 'planned attack'

France said Tuesday one of its nationals had been arrested in Lebanon on suspicion of…