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Olympics: will Team France make its country proud?

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Hungry for medals and hoping for gold - the 332 members of Team France prepare to take London by storm. Next, is French society sexist? A recent incident in the National Assembly is sparking controversy. Finally, we look at why France is still the world's top tourist destination.

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Paris mayoral race: the rise of Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet
07/06/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Paris mayoral race: the rise of Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet

On track to be the first female mayor of Paris: the two front-runners for the top job at City Hall are both ladies. Next, the French foreign minister talks of targeted air strikes on Syria, but analysts doubt whether France could act alone. Finally, Marseille's brand-new museum of Mediterranean and European Civilisations is the latest addition to this year's European Capital of Culture.
Vincent and Bruno tie the knot
28/05/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Vincent and Bruno tie the knot

France's first legal gay marriage is celebrated this week, as a male couple tie the knot in Montpellier - just a few days after a mass protest in Paris against gay marriage turned violent. Also, the French government considers a ban on electronic cigarettes. Finally, French singer Georges Moustaki is laid to rest in Paris.
Defence: France plays catch-up in the drones race
22/05/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Defence: France plays catch-up in the drones race

France has reportedly received approval from the Pentagon to buy two unarmed Reaper drones, this as Paris says the war in Mali this year exposed France's shortage of up-to-date surveillance aircraft. We also find out more about the war of words over plans to teach classes in English in France's universities. And the French electronic duo is back with a new album: Daft Punk’s "Random Access Memories" is set to fly off the record shelves.
Paris Saint-Germain: the not so beautiful game
14/05/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Paris Saint-Germain: the not so beautiful game

Paris Saint Germain's victory celebrations turn sour as a riot kicks off on the streets of the capital. Next, France's unpopular president, François Hollande, puts pressure on his ministers by threatening a cabinet reshuffle. Finally, we discover slapstick comedy for kids: French TV film "The Jungle Bunch" is a hit in the United States.
A bitter anniversary for Hollande
07/05/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

A bitter anniversary for Hollande

One year after making his victory lap up the Champs-Élysées, we look at why François Hollande has become France's most unpopular president in five decades. Next, Arnaud Lagardère is on the defensive after his media conglomerate cuts its last ties with aerospace manufacturer EADS - questions remain over the potential of its remaining assets. Finally, we look at the controversy caused by French pop band Indochine's latest video clip.

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