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France A new report contains shocking photos of 'inhuman' conditions for convicts [more] Inside France's hellish prisons
French Polynesia creates world's largest shark sanctuary Sharks are killed by the tens of millions yearly, but a safe haven offers new hope ...	Most of Europe doesn't recognise this family But soon that might change ... ...
France pushes ahead with gay marriage Hollande's Socialists say it's a done deal, but religious groups protest ...	‘Austeria’: Bad economics, hidden political agenda Europe gripped by dangerous 'austerity hysteria' – a disaster for citizens everywhere ...
French socialists storm into the lead Voters give resounding support to Hollande's ambitious reform plan ...	France looks right \| Shanghai talks security \| A day for Mother Nature France heads back to the polls this week as the IAEA and 'Shanghai group' discuss Iran ...

Putin slaps Obama | Hollande takes over | Iran plays hide and seek

New Russian president snubs G8; Hollande and Merkel try not to snub each other; and is Iran hiding evidence? ...
What would Joan of Arc do?

Far-right leader Marine le Pen consults French patron saint on whether to back Sarkozy ...
Adieu Sarkozy?

First round result is all bad for incumbent president – but far-right's rise is bad for everyone ...
Down with the rich!

Race, LGBT rights – now wealth. Presidential campaign exposes rancorous issues dividing France ...
France's big cockfight – a guide

Presidential election is not just fascinatingly different – this one's a referendum on Europe's big issues ...
Take power over me, Jean-Luc

Just when you thought a leftist economic platform couldn't get any sexier... ...
France unveils the first Robin Hood tax

Nation moves to reclaim money gambled on world's financial markets ...
Campaigning Sarkozy calls for financial trading tax

The French president's pledge just might curb reckless speculation by big banks ...
Monsanto invades French farms

Genetically modified corn could be in the country's fields by next year ...

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