BREAKING NEWS
21 found dead in Philippine hostage crisis, says military
21 people, who were among a group of journalists and local politicians abducted in southern Philippines, have been found dead, according to the region's military chief Major General Alfredo Cayton.
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UK
Ex-child star claims he fathered Michael Jackson's daughter
Former child star Mark Lester has told a British newspaper that he donated sperm to Michael Jackson and believes he could be the biological father of the late singer's daughter Paris. Lester said he was willing to take a paternity test.
CANNES
Festival takes off with animated 3-D comedy 'Up'
The Cannes film festival rolled out its red carpet on Wednesday with the 10th feature by Disney’s Pixar studios, the animated 3D comedy “Up”, which was greeted with warm applause at a press screening.
CANNES
Film festival opens amid recession woes
This year's Cannes film festival opens on Wednesday, but studios and other entertainment bigwigs have been cutting back due to the recession.
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In the papers
France 24 journalists review highlights from the world's papers.
USA - CRIME - CELEBRITY
OJ Simpson gets 15 years jail
Infamous American football star O.J. Simpson was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Friday, for armed robbery and a kidnapping committed in September 2007.
EMPLOYMENT
Brussels wants longer maternity leave for EU mothers
The European Commission unveiled plans to extend minimum maternity leave in Europe from 14 to 18 weeks, a move which would force several EU nations to offer more support to new mothers.
ARGENTINA
Surrogate mothers advertise on the net
"Womb to rent", is one of many messages Argentines find on the Internet. They target couples looking for surrogate mothers.
CHINA - SPECIAL REPORTS
Olympics emphasise Beijing pride
This Week in Asia explores the feelings of pride most of Beijing’s inhabitants express since the Olympics began, what sporting events are favourites among locals, and how the authorities are using the media to polish their international image.
CHINA - SPECIAL REPORTS
Beijing's Olympic mutations
FRANCE 24's magazine Week in Asia explores how the Olympic Games have affected everyday life in Beijing, from the destruction of old, traditional neighbourhoods, to the ways in which the Muslim community is integrated.
RUSSIA
The business of surrogate motherhood
In Russia surrogate motherhood is totally legal and women performing this service can receive up to 17 thousand euros, which is more than 2 years' salary for some of them. (Report: Romain Goguelin)
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