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Libération: Gérard Depardieu is 'pathetic'
11/12/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Libération: Gérard Depardieu is 'pathetic'

Gérard Depardieu's decision to seek tax residency in Belgium is the top story. One paper says he's "pathetic", another looks at his business empire. The problem for France's wealthiest is that a 75 per cent tax band for earnings over one million euros comes into force on 1st January. It'll be in place for two years. Also dominant: DSK. He's settled out of court for millions with Nafissatou Diallo. That's the focus this Tuesday 11th December, 2012.
The human organ marketplace
13/06/2012 - CHINA

The human organ marketplace

A shortage of suitable organs for transplants is a particularly acute problem in China, where social and cultural taboos make it difficult to get people to become registered donors. Previously, the government had turned to executed prisoners as a major source of organs. But with rights groups criticising the practice, authorities are trying to find alternatives, and in the meantime, a black market has developed, offering big financial rewards that often don't materialise.
USA: a new kidney for Amelia
20/01/2012 - WEBNEWS

USA: a new kidney for Amelia

Online campaigning for a disabled girl who has been denied a kidney transplant. Web users in Mexico mobilize for the Tarahumara indigenous people. And you can now follow the Australian Open Tennis Championships online.
Battle for life
08/05/2011 - HEALTH

Battle for life

Maternity matters are at the heart of this week’s Health show. First, we meet the twin sisters behind Europe’s first ovarian transplant - after 15 years without falling pregnant, one French woman accepted her sister’s ovary. Next, we explore how doctors in the United States are helping cancer patients avoid infertility later in life. And finally, have scientists discovered the cause of sudden infant death syndrome? We head to Strasbourg to find out.
Transplanting life
24/01/2010 - HEALTH

Transplanting life

HEALTH meets the men as women from all across the globe, who gathered in the French Alps for the 7th Winter World Transplant Games. Almost 100 participants, all determined to get the most out of every day and prove that giving an organ -is giving the gift of life.
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