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French Gay Marriage Law Ruled Constitutional
which rejected their motion Friday. The gay marriage law must now be published in the official journal. President Francois Hollande , who made legalizing gay marriage one of his campaign pledges last year, has promised to see the law published
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Merkel: Europe Must Agree How to Achieve Growth
its economic rut has been a source of friction between Merkel's center-right coalition and French President Francois Hollande 's Socialist administration, which says austerity should be eased to let the economy grow. Merkel dismissed
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Nations Pledge Funds to Rebuild Mali
struggles with Islamic extremists. By mid-day Wednesday, around half the conference goal was met. French President Francois Hollande said his country would contribute 280 million euros ($363.3 million). Germany committed 100 million euros
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Eurozone Recession Extends Into 6th Quarter
declined. France, Europe's second-largest economy, has not avoided that fate. On the first anniversary of Francois Hollande becoming president, figures showed that France contracted by a quarterly rate of 0.2 percent for the second quarter
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Today in History
series, died in Los Angeles at age 88. One year ago: Francois Hollande (frahn-SWAH' oh-LAWND') became president of France Elysee Palace in central Paris — the country's first Socialist leader since Francois Mitterrand (frahn-SWAH' mee-teh-RAHN
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French Senate to Vote on Significant Labor Reform
reforms the government hopes will help stop rising unemployment and jumpstart the country's stagnant economy. President Francois Hollande , whose popularity is plunging, has painted the labor bill as a signature achievement that will transform the
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Poll Shows Favorable Views of EU in Sharp Decline
year ago. They're disgruntled with their national leadership, too, to say the least: 67 percent think President Francois Hollande is doing a poor job, a number 24 points worse than that of his predecessor, Nicolas Sarkozy. EVERYONE'S
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French Minister to Discuss Shaky Libya on US Trip
clues for the moment (about possible use) ... but no verification." Le Drian is expected to join French President Francois Hollande in Brussels on Wednesday at a donor's conference for Mali, before travelling to London and then Washington
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France Mulls Culture Tax on Smartphones
raise millions to support the creation of digital cultural content inside France. The proposal, handed to President Francois Hollande Monday, outlines a 1 percent tax on the sale of Internet-compatible devices, targeting companies such as
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France Mulls Culture Tax on Smartphones
raise millions to support the creation of digital cultural content inside France. The proposal, handed to President Francois Hollande Monday, outlines a 1 percent tax on the sale of Internet-compatible devices, targeting companies such as
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Algerians Who Fought for France Want Recognition
including former fighters — called harkis — and their descendants, marched in Paris on Sunday to call President Francois Hollande to honor a campaign promise to officially recognize the abandoning of the Algerian contingent, which was
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Air China Approves Plan to Buy 100 Airbus Jets
not give any further details such as type of aircraft, cost or timeframe. The announcement follows French President Francois Hollande 's visit to China last month, when officials inked a deal for China to buy 60 planes from France-based
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Al-Qaida Offshoot Threatens French Interests
interests "legitimate targets." French President Francois Hollande said he takes the threat seriously. Hollande ordered the Jan. 11 intervention to AQIM via the intervention in Mali," Hollande said at a news conference. "But AQIM
