Thiebault, a homeless man, takes cover from the rain as he begs in Nice
Thiebault, a homeless man, takes cover from the rain as he begs in Nice, southern France, December 16, 2014. Five homeless people have died since Saturday in France, alleged victims of the cold wave, a "terrible litany" according to the Abbe Pierre Foundation, which reopens the debate on the "poor housing" in the country. According to the INSEE national statistics office, the number of homeless has increased by 44% in France in 11 years. In 2012, 111,700 homeless people, including 31,000 children, were identified in the French medium and large cities, a report published last November by the office announced. Picture taken December 16, 2014. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (FRANCE - Tags: SOCIETY POVERTY)