After Obama call for U.S. Congress vote, French oppo call for same.

Obama poised to launch military intervention almost alone.

President Hollande is injecting a new dose of funds.

Longtime favorite of energy-rich nation's leader turned against mentor to bankroll nascent opposition.

250 hurl projectiles in clash with tear gas west of Paris.

Combative ex-president appears to be rejoining fray as party faces serious setbacks.

Britain and France appear unwilling to join U.S. in stepping up military aid.

Protesting the new law that fulfills a central campaign pledge of President Francois Hollande.

Unclear if linked to the recent brutal slaying of a British soldier.

Faces questions at a special Paris hearing over her role in a 400 million euro pay-off to a controversial businessman when she was French finance minister.