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French judge dismisses Taiwan warship graft case
13:28:32, 2 October 2008, Radio Australia News
A French judge has ordered the dismissal without trial of one of France's biggest graft cases involving the 1991 sale of French warships to Taiwan.
India signs France nuclear energy deal
11:21:01, 1 October 2008, Radio Australia News
India has signed a landmark atomic energy deal with France.
UN recommits to poverty reduction
13:33:49, 26 September 2008, Radio Australia News
World leaders at the United Nations have recommitted themselves to reducing global poverty.
France boosts Afghanistan military commitment
13:45:07, 23 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The French government has announced that it will boost its commitment in Afghanistan.
New Caledonia pro-independence party concerned over military base deal
17:50:09, 18 September 2008, Radio Australia News
The main Kanak pro-independence political party in New Caledonia has expressed concern over an agreement being brokered between France and Australia regarding the use of the French military base there.
French Polynesia president thanks France over pirate rescue
15:45:12, 18 September 2008, Radio Australia News
French Polynesia's President Gaston Tong Sang has officially thanked French President Nicolas Sarkozy after the successful rescue of a couple held hostage by Somalian pirates in waters of Eastern Africa.
France gives Australia access to New Caledonia base
01:20:06, 18 September 2008, Radio Australia News
Australia is to have greater access to France's military base in New Caledonia.
Twelve French Polynesia candidates challenge for French senate role
15:33:26, 16 September 2008, Radio Australia News
In French Polynesia, 12 candidates have been officially registered as part of next week's French Senate elections.
Former Taiwan president cleared of defamation
22:37:05, 9 September 2008, Radio Australia News
A Taiwan court has cleared the former president, Chen Shui-bian, of defamation charges over allegations that the military had received kickbacks in a deal to buy six French-made Lafayette-class frigates in 1991.
France's ruling party endorses French Polynesia senate candidates
15:43:39, 5 September 2008, Radio Australia News
France's ruling UMP party has officially endorsed French Polynesia's candidates for the forthcoming Senate elections.
US and France back Pacfic Forum Fji warning
00:57:47, 26 August 2008, Radio Australia News
The United States and France have supported the Pacific Islands Forum's warning to suspend Fiji from working groups.
French Polynesia's president to run for French Senate
15:22:38, 25 August 2008, Radio Australia News
French Polynesia's President Gaston Tong Sang and a member of his ruling coalition, Béatrice Vernaudon, have been chosen to form a ticket to contest the French Senatorial elections next month.
French president in Kabul to support troops
22:21:03, 20 August 2008, Radio Australia News
The French president has spent time holding the coffins of the troops killed in Afghanistan during yesterdays attack by Taliban insurgents.
Sarkozy heads to Afghanistan after 10 French troops killed
08:02:43, 20 August 2008, Radio Australia News
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is ready to fly to Afghanistan after 10 French soldiers were killed in a clash with Taliban insurgents, saying France remains committed to the mission there.
France to investigate Air China threat
12:54:44, 13 August 2008, Radio Australia News
French authorities says they have opened an investigation into an anonymous threat against Chinese national carrier Air China.
Samoan rugby player defies Australian court
16:27:18, 11 August 2008, Radio Australia News
Samoan Sonny Bill Williams has responded to an Australian court order prohibiting him from playing for any side other than National Rugby League club the Bulldogs, until 2013.
Rwandan genocide investigation calls for trials for French leaders
14:34:18, 6 August 2008, Radio Australia News
France has been accused of playing an active part in the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
Military withdrawal 'will harm French Polynesian economy'
04:42:33, 5 August 2008, Radio Australia News
The French Pacific territory of French Polynesia is trying to convince the government in Paris not to halve the number of military personnel based there.
France denies French Polynesia 'withdrawal' rumours
07:10:44, 28 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The French State Secretary for Overseas Territories, Yves Jégo, has denied suggestions that France is pulling out of French Polynesia.
Tahiti calls for end to French Pacific franc
12:31:45, 21 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The French Polynesian cabinet has been asked to speed up the introduction of the euro to replace the local currency.
French Polynesia unions to disrupt French visit
12:31:45, 21 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Four of French Polynesia's five major labor unions have announced plans for a general strike Monday to protest their claims about the high cost of living and the deterioration of working conditions.
Indonesia to host Palestinian summit
14:29:54, 14 July 2008, Radio Australia News
More than 200 representatives from 53 countries are expected to meet in Jakarta on Monday at a conference intended to help build capacity in the Palestinian territory.
Middle East leaders optimistic over European peace summit
08:02:17, 14 July 2008, Radio Australia News
The Israeli and Palestinian leaders have expressed their optimism over the chances for peace at a summit of European and Mediterranean rim nations in the French capital Paris.
Colombia's rebels say two betrayed them
11:53:07, 12 July 2008, Radio Australia News
Colombia's left-wing FARC rebels say the release of 15 hostages last week was due to betrayal by two of its own men.
Spanish cyclist fails dope test
07:07:34, 12 July 2008, Radio Australia News
French police have raided a team hotel after Spanish rider Manuel Beltran tested positive on the Tour de France.
![Anti-government demonstrators try to take cover after riot police fired tear gas at protesters blocking Parliament in Bangkok. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/thai_protest_rtr_071008.jpg "Anti-government demonstrators try to take cover after riot police fired tear gas at protesters blocking Parliament in Bangkok. [Reuters]")
![Smoke rises from Mount Soputan on the outskirts of Manado of Indonesia's North Sulawesi province. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/indon_soputan_rtr_071008.jpg "Smoke rises from Mount Soputan on the outskirts of Manado of Indonesia's North Sulawesi province. [Reuters]")
![The quake was felt over a wide area and razed the village of Nura of 960 residents in the Tian Shan mountains at an altitude of 2,000 metres. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/kyrgyz_quake_afp_061008.jpg "The quake was felt over a wide area and razed the village of Nura of 960 residents in the Tian Shan mountains at an altitude of 2,000 metres. [AFP]")
![Several members of the United National Party, including the provincial chief, were among those killed in the bomb blast which also left 80 people injured. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/lanka_blast_afp_061008.jpg "Several members of the United National Party, including the provincial chief, were among those killed in the bomb blast which also left 80 people injured. [AFP]")
![Leaders of Europe's four biggest economies vow to restore financial stability. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/france_europeleaders_afp_041008.jpg "Leaders of Europe's four biggest economies vow to restore financial stability. [AFP]")
![The warning comes as New York's Dow Jones index fell to a three-year low. [AFP]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/us_dow_afp_031008.jpg "The warning comes as New York's Dow Jones index fell to a three-year low. [AFP]")
