Marseille police officers arrested over death during rioting
Mohamed Bendriss may have died after being hit by a police weapon during the unrest earlier this summer.
1970-01-01 08:00
Marseille riots: French officer in custody row admits firing riot gun
The policeman has been detained since a 22-year-old man was disfigured in Marseille last month.
1970-01-01 08:00
France riots: Can Paris prevent tensions igniting again?
The riots in the country's suburban estates have subsided, for now, but deep divisions remain.
1970-01-01 08:00
France riots: Fuelled by everyday discrimination
Algerian journalist Maher Mezahi writes about the riots that swept through France.
1970-01-01 08:00
France riots: 'For the politicians we are nothing'
In one of Marseille's most deprived neighbourhoods, residents say local despair fuels riots.
1970-01-01 08:00
Fund for French police officer who shot teen dead dwarfs one made for victim's family
After a police officer in France shot dead unarmed 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk during a traffic stop in Paris last week, two fundraisers were set up. One, to support the teen's mother. The other, for the family of the police officer who shot him.
1970-01-01 08:00
France riots: Within days we were in hell, says mayor
A mayor in one of France's poorest areas wants the state to take tougher measures against rioters.
1970-01-01 08:00
France riots: Why do the banlieues erupt time and time again?
The deprived French suburbs erupt time and time again. Why?
1970-01-01 08:00
France riots ease as mayors call anti-violence rally
French mayors denounce "extreme violence" of the protests which swept the country for almost a week.
1970-01-01 08:00
Paris riots: Suburban mayor's wife hurt as rioters attack their home
Attackers tried to set the house on fire before firing rockets at the mayor's fleeing wife and children.
1970-01-01 08:00
France shooting: Clashes and tear gas in Marseille as chaos continues
Widespread unrest continues in France for a fifth night over killing of a teenage boy by police.
1970-01-01 08:00
Violent protests challenge French view on race
What does it mean to be French?
1970-01-01 08:00