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French tourists heading to risky foreign destinations could be asked to foot the bill if the French government comes to their rescue.

Germany and France enjoyed a shock return to economic growth in the second quarter of the year, data showed on Thursday, ending their recessions earlier than many policymakers and economists had expected.

A woman from Cameroon has been found to be infected with an AIDS-like virus that came from gorillas, French researchers reported Sunday.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy was discharged Monday from the hospital where he spent the night after collapsing while jogging.

54-year-old Sarkozy, in office since 2007, felt unwell while exercising and is undergoing tests.

Alberto Contador said he took a big step towards winning the Tour de France when he crushed his rivals in Sunday's first Alpine stage.

A second worker died Friday after the roof of a stage being built for a Madonna concert collapsed in the French port city of Marseille, officials said.

One person was killed Thursday when a stage being built for a Madonna concert collapsed in Marseille, a fire department spokesman in the southern French city said.

French legislators have approved a divisive bill that allows more stores to stay open - and more people to work - on Sundays.

Lance Armstrong believes the Tour de France lead won't change significantly until the race reaches the Alps in its third week. Armstrong is in third place at the Tour, eight seconds behind leader Rinaldo Nocentini of Italy, who is not seen as an overall threat. Astana teammate Alberto Contador, the 2007 winner and main pre-race favorite, is second.