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Bees on a honeycomb
18/05/2013 - France

Honey imported from China falsely labelled when sold in France

 Misleading labels, false country of origin, and additional sugar are all problems plaguing 10 percent of honey controlled and marketed in France according to a recent study released by the ...

François Hollande at a press conference in Paris
18/05/2013 - France

President François Hollande signs into law same-sex marriage

 President François Hollande’s signing of the same-sex marriage law today makes France the 14th country in the world to legalise gay marriage.

The French Constitutional Court has rejected a challenge to same-sex marriage and adoption rights.
17/05/2013 - France

France’s top court rejects same-sex marriage challenge

France’s Constitutional Council has cleared a bill allowing same-sex marriage and adoption rights, rejecting a challenge to the law.

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Jean-Claude Mas, the founder of PIP, arrives in court on the trial's opening day on 17 April.
17/05/2013 - France

Breast implant firm denies fraud over faulty implants

Lawyers for the French breast implant firm PIP have used the final day of a fraud trial to deny knowingly making faulty implants.

Movie stars at Cannes
17/05/2013 - France - Cannes 2013

Luxury jewellery stolen from Cannes hotel room

Thieves have stolen nearly one million euros’ worth of jewellery destined for movie stars at the Cannes Film Festival.

Martine Aubry has been cleared of manslaughter charges for failing to protect French workers from asbestos.
17/05/2013 - France

Martine Aubry cleared of asbestos manslaughter charges

A court in Paris has cleared former Socialist Party leader Martine Aubry of manslaughter charges for failing to French protect workers from asbestos.

François Hollande gives his bi-annual press conference.
16/05/2013 - France

Hollande defends economic leadership during first year in office

The French President, François Hollande, has used a major press conference to urge the French public to be patient with his plans to reverse sluggish growth and rising unemployment.

David Beckham is to retire from professional football at the end of the season.
16/05/2013 - France

David Beckham retires from professional football

English footballer David Beckham, who currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain, has announced he will retire from professional football at the end of the season.

François Hollande during his press conference at the Elysee Palace.
16/05/2013 - France

François Hollande press conference: Live blog

The French President, François Hollande, is giving an important press conference about his future plans for France. Follow RFI English's live blog for the latest updates.

The Spanghero meat processing firm is up for sale.
16/05/2013 - France

Future of horsemeat scandal company hangs in the balance

The administrators of Spanghero, the French meat processor at the heart of the recent horsemeat scandal in Europe, will announce on Friday whether a buyer has been found for the struggling ...

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