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The race for the White House just got a lot more interesting. Following the first of three live television debates between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, Obama hit out at Romney for allegedly misrepresenting his policies during the debate. Romney was widely seen as putting in a stronger performance in front of the audience in Denver, surprising many observers of US politics.

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France backs ban on red tuna
04/02/2010 - France, Tuna

France backs ban on red tuna

Sushi lovers and fishermen will be disappointed. Bowing to environmentalists concerns that Blue fin Tuna is being over fished. France is backing a ban on it's international trade.
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What future for France's investigating judges?
04/02/2010 - FRANCE - JUSTICE

What future for France's investigating judges?

Former Prime minister Dominique de Villepin is set to appear in court for a second time, to answer charges he tried to smear his rival Nicolas Sarkozy. The decision by a public prosecutor to appeal Villepin's acquittal is raising questions of political interference in the case. Also at issue is the role of investigating magistrates. Independent from the government, they long had a reputation for taking on complex cases without fear of political interference.
Reputation in tatters for world N°1
03/02/2010 - Toyota

Reputation in tatters for world N°1

Eight million Toyota vehicles worldwide had to be recalled after a fault was found with accelerators, and detachable carpets kept sticking to the pedals. This time, it's the brakes on the car maker's Prius brand that's causing trouble. The Japanese firm has received dozens of complaints at home and around a hundred from the United States. It's a particular blow for Toyota - as the world's biggest selling hybrid car, the Prius is the company's pride and joy.
Guantanamo detainees' next destination debated
03/02/2010 - UNITED STATES

Guantanamo detainees' next destination debated

It's hard to imagine any place so different from Guantanamo Bay. At this time of year, the Illinois plains are covered by snow. The Mississippi's waters have turned to ice. We are far away from the tropics, but it's this village, Thomson, that the US media now call 'Guantanamo North'.
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Back to the classroom for sex education
02/02/2010 - FRANCE

Back to the classroom for sex education

A report published by the French welfare office reveals that many abortions could be avoided if women were better educated about contraceptives. The study refers to a paradoxical situation in France: whilst the number of women using contraception is among the highest in the world, the number of abortions is disproportionately high.
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