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War in Mali: A rare look inside the French nerve centre

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As French-led troops make rapid advances in Mali, we take a look at how and where those crucial decisions are made in Paris. Next, we meet some of the public figures dominating France's gay marriage debate - this as the government’s bill goes before parliament. Finally, we bring you some of the highlights from the Vendée Globe race, which was won this year by 29-year-old Frenchman François Gabart.

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By Claire PRYDE / Joanna COCKERELL / Stéphanie CHEVAL
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