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Too many immigrants in France, says ex-PM Fillon
07/06/2013 - FRANCE

Too many immigrants in France, says ex-PM Fillon

Eyeing his conservative UMP party's nomination for the 2017 presidential election, former prime minister François Fillon said Thursday that France needs to "reduce the number of immigrants" it allows into the country.
The right in France: a new generation
07/06/2013 - REPORTERS

The right in France: a new generation

The debate on gay marriage in France has split opinion down the middle. It has forged a new generation of right-wing activists who have grasped an opportunity to defend traditional values. Although the legislation on gay marriage is now law, they are not giving up. We take you to meet the young right-wingers who are setting their sights on the next elections.
French former PM Pierre Mauroy dies at 84
07/06/2013 - FRANCE

French former PM Pierre Mauroy dies at 84

French Socialist politician Pierre Mauroy has died at the age of 84, Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius announced on Friday. Mauroy was prime minister from 1981 to 1984 under president François Mitterrand.
How did Fred Perry become trendy for skinheads?
07/06/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

How did Fred Perry become trendy for skinheads?

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 07/06/13: The death of 18-year-old left-wing activist Clément Méric dominates the French papers today. He was killed after a fight with a skinhead gang in the centre of Paris. Was this a fight that went badly wrong, or is it proof of a rise in far-right violence France should be concerned about? Papers are divided on the issue. Also, the Huffington Post explores why Fred Perry is a brand popular with extremist groups on both left and right.
Two French journalists confirmed missing in Syria
07/06/2013 - FRANCE-SYRIA

Two French journalists confirmed missing in Syria

French President François Hollande called Friday for the release of two French journalists missing in Syria. Their employer, Europe 1 radio, confirmed that it had lost contact with the pair; other media reported that they had been kidnapped.
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Parisians see far-right surge behind youth’s murder
06/06/2013 - FRANCE

Parisians see far-right surge behind youth’s murder

Left-wing activists and supporters rallied in central Paris on Thursday after the death of a young campaigner who was attacked by far-right extremists. They said the brutal murder was the result of an unchecked resurgence of far-right groups.
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Femen: does the end justify the means?
06/06/2013 - MEDIA WATCH

Femen: does the end justify the means?

The trial of a Femen protester in Tunisia has shone the spotlight on the feminist group's tactics. Also, the death of a young left-wing activist allegedly at the hands of skinheads has caused some to point the finger of blame at recent anti-gay marriage protests.
Facebook, Twitter worry the Google-loving French
06/06/2013 - INTERNET

Facebook, Twitter worry the Google-loving French

While the French worry about the growing influence of social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, search giant Google is considered as “innocent as a choirboy”, despite European concerns over its privacy policies, a poll published Thursday showed.
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Aboriginal art on display on Paris roof
06/06/2013 - CULTURE

Aboriginal art on display on Paris roof

A massive version of a piece by Australian aboriginal artist Lena Nyadbi went on display Thursday on the roof of the library at the Musée du Quai Branly. The work, which represents three women trying to catch a fish, is visible from the Eiffel Tower.
Left-wing activist dies after Paris skinhead attack
06/06/2013 - FRANCE

Left-wing activist dies after Paris skinhead attack

A 19-year-old anti-fascism activist has died after a brutal attack by a group of skinheads left him brain dead on Wednesday night. Left-wing campaigner Clément Méric (pictured) was out with friends in central Paris when he was approached by the gang.
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