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France to release official ‘survival guide’ to help people prepare for emergencies
30-page pamphlet outlines how to respond to industrial accidents, terrorist attacks, extreme weather and even the outbreak of war
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'Bloquons tout': nine questions about call for total France shutdown in September
The Connexion looks at the mystery blockade movement calling for boycotts and acts of civil disobedience across the country
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Chikungunya, dengue fever, zika: how many cases in each French region this summer?
Increase in native cases of chikungunya follows outbreak in Réunion
YouTube video helps lure GP and dentist
A small commune may have solved its problem of a lack of doctor and dentist - thanks to a YouTube video.

The mayor of Vigan in the Lot used video chats with locals and incomers to highlight the area’s attractions to try to get people interested.
has brought in two applicants, who will be interviewed this month.
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