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The French Senate has passed legislation that will allow for same-sex marriage, with a vote of 179 to 159. The vote solidifes one of the main campaign promises made by the French Socialist President François Hollande,
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Paris -
The historic body charged with preserving the French language against the invasion of the linguistic hordes of Anglo-americanisms, this week made history itself as the Académie Française elected its first British born member.
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At first, “Amour” may seem like a departure for Austrian director Michael Haneke, whose oeuvre includes disturbing, violent dramas “Caché” and “The White Ribbon”. But as the film unfolds, you realize no other filmmaker could have created it.
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Bugarach -
Bugarach, one of the least populated areas of France, is becoming a popular destination among people who believe that the end of the world is near.
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A 15-year-old French girl who went missing was found tied up in the trunk of a car in Germany after a routine traffic stop.
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Paris -
France’s politically correct media failed to cover a patriotic march (in favour of French values and culture and against radical Islam) that took place in Paris last weekend.
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A new, comic-book style book offers a new, creative take on the history of The Beatles. Combining history with comics, creator Herve Bourhis has fashioned a fascinatingly visual take on the story of the Fab Four.
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A French judge has ordered Closer magazine to stop re-publishing or distributing photos of the Duchess of Cambridge sunbathing topless. It also has 24 hours to hand over the original photos or face a daily fine of 10,000 euros.
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On Monday, French police said that a couple are being held for questioning about the killing and dismemberment of another couple.
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Cape Town -
A scientist on a remote island of the Crozet Archipelago, one of France’s far-flung Scattered Island groups, which lies about half-way between South Africa and Antarctica, has been rescued by a frigate of the French Navy.
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FS Floréal alongside at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town in the evening
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