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Student protests revive debate over Quebec independence
25/05/2012 - QUEBEC

Student protests revive debate over Quebec independence

Hundreds of students were arrested in Quebec this week as the protests that have gripped the francophone region for over three months turned violent. As the movement grows, it is breathing life into the contentious issue of independence for Quebec.
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Facebook figures belie potential rocky road ahead
18/05/2012 - MARKETS

Facebook figures belie potential rocky road ahead

Shares in the social networking giant Facebook did a roaring trade when the company floated on New York’s Nasdaq stock exchange on Friday but there may be choppier waters on the horizon for co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and company.
New French foreign minister faces baptism of fire
18/05/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

New French foreign minister faces baptism of fire

Almost three decades after becoming France’s youngest-ever prime minister, Laurent Fabius (left) returned to government this week as the new French foreign minister. With Syria, Iran and Afghanistan high on the agenda, Fabius faces a baptism of fire.
Thousands storm Bastille for left's long-awaited party
07/05/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

Thousands storm Bastille for left's long-awaited party

Jubilant supporters of François Hollande swarmed into the symbolic Place de la Bastille on Sunday night to celebrate the Socialist candidate's victory at the polls. It was a party they had waited a long time to hold.
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Sarkozy looks to TV debates to snatch election victory
25/04/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

Sarkozy looks to TV debates to snatch election victory

Trailing in the polls for the crucial runoff vote, Nicolas Sarkozy's re-election bid could depend on a live TV debate against rival Francois Hollande. But his chances of snatching victory from the jaws of defeat live on TV appear slim.
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French left unites with sole aim of ousting Sarkozy
24/04/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

French left unites with sole aim of ousting Sarkozy

The first round of France's 2012 presidential election saw the left wing candidates gain the highest percentage of the vote since 1981. They now have one common goal - to oust French President Nicolas Sarkozy in the run-off vote on May 6.
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French voters flock to polls after lacklustre campaign
22/04/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

French voters flock to polls after lacklustre campaign

Despite fears of low turnout after a muted campaign, France's Interior Ministry has reported strong participation in the first round of presidential polls. FRANCE 24 caught up with voters in Paris as they queued to pick their next president.
Moment of truth looms for a 'desperate' Sarkozy
20/04/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

Moment of truth looms for a 'desperate' Sarkozy

French President Nicolas Sarkozy told supporters on Friday the "moment of truth" had come. But with the first round of the presidential election less than 48 hours away it appears the pressure is beginning to take its toll on the head of state.
UK and France cooperating to boost Olympic security
18/04/2012 - Security

UK and France cooperating to boost Olympic security

Wednesday marks 100 days before the start of the 2012 London Olympics. Britain's new ambassador to France Sir Peter Ricketts told FRANCE 24 the two countries were working closely to avert the type of terror attack that hit Toulouse last month.
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Tensions high on 30th anniversary of Falklands war
02/04/2012 - UK - ARGENTINA

Tensions high on 30th anniversary of Falklands war

Thirty years may have passed since Argentina’s invasion sparked the start of the Falklands War with Britain but the animosity between the two nations continues to deepen and the conflict looks increasingly unlikely to be solved.
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