Tensions rise as Bulgarian protesters pressure PM to resign

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Tensions rise as Bulgarian protesters pressure PM to resign

Thousands of Bulgarians took to the streets on Monday in a fourth day of protests demanding the resignation of new Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski after a political blunder sparked public outrage.

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France allows gay marriage, adoption amid criticism

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France allows gay marriage, adoption amid criticism

After lengthy and hot debate, France's legislators gave the green light to same-sex couples to marry and adopt children, the Socialists' strongest social reform that sparked series of violent protests and homophobic attacks.

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France to approve gay marriage but debate rumbles on

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France to approve gay marriage but debate rumbles on

France's parliament will finally approve a bill to legalise gay marriage on Tuesday after months of protests that have shown no sign of abating in the run-up to the historic vote.

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Montenegrin president wins third term, opposition cries foul

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Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic claimed a third term on Monday in the largely ceremonial post.

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Bulgaria nuclear referendum set to fail

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A vote on whether to build a second nuclear power plant in Bulgaria, the EU member's first referendum since communism, looked set to fail on Sunday because of insufficient turnout.

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Rivals dispute leadership of France's conservatives

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The result of a tightly fought two-way contest to choose the next leader of France's conservatives remained unclear early on Monday, with both sides claiming they had won.

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French Socialists win absolute parliament majority

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French Socialists win absolute parliament majority

Marine Le Pen (C), France's National Front leader and candidate for the legislative elections, casts her ballot in the run-off election in Henin-Beaumont June 17, 2012. France goes to the polls to vote in the run-off legislative elections on Sunday. (Image: Reuters)

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Socialists take absolute majority in French parliament

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France's Socialists won control of parliament on Sunday, handing President Francois Hollande the convincing majority he needs to push through his tax-and-spend agenda to battle the eurozone debt crisis.

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Hollande rocked by feisty French first lady's tweet

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Hollande rocked by feisty French first lady's tweet

A tweet by France's first lady in support of an election rival of President Francois Hollande's ex-partner has triggered a politically damaging media firestorm just days from a decisive round of parliamentary elections.

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French Socialists poised to take charge of parliament

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French Socialists poised to take charge of parliament

French President Francois Hollande and Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault

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French Socialists poised to take charge of parliament

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French Socialists poised to take charge of parliament

President Francois Hollande's Socialists and their allies were on track Monday to win a strong parliamentary majority after a first-round election that cemented France's swing to the left.

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French Socialists poised to take control of parliament

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French President Francois Hollande's Socialists and allies were poised to secure a majority needed to push through tax-and-spend reforms after Sunday's first round parliamentary vote, exit polls said.

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France's left-wing parties take lead in 1st round of legislative election

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France's Socialists and allies from the Greens and the Front Left took the lead in the first round of parliamentary election on Sunday, bolstering President Francois Hollande's chances of implementing wide-ranging reforms.

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New French government to take a pay cut

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New French government to take a pay cut

France's new government, under Socialist President Francois Hollande, gets down to work Thursday with the first order of business on their agenda being a pay cut for themselves.

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France's Hollande unveils moderate new cabinet

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rench President Francois Hollande unveiled a government of mainly moderate Socialists and longtime allies Wednesday as his new prime minister vowed to work quickly to put the country back on its feet.

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