President Hollande signs bill into law after Constitutional Council dismisses legal challenge by opposition party.
Europe Last Modified: 18 May 2013 05:15 GMT
Millions watch final of glitzy pan-European song contest, with ethno-inspired flute and drum tune winning on the night.
Europe Last Modified: 18 May 2013 23:39 GMT
Texas, alleges the companies and others "engaged in wilful and wanton misconduct" in the 2010 Deep Horizon oil spill.
Americas Last Modified: 19 May 2013 01:18 GMT
Legislation was approved by President Karzai in 2009, but stalled by conservative MPs who deemed it un-Islamic.
Central & South Asia Last Modified: 18 May 2013 14:27 GMT
Swiss and Spanish greats to renew classic rivalry in Italian Open final after both win semi-finals in straight sets.
Tennis Last Modified: 18 May 2013 23:07 GMT
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Programme Highlights
US: Silencing news sources?
Listening Post18 May 2013 08:09 GMT
After the seizure of AP's phone records, we ask if the US is still the land of the free for journalists and sources.
The US disconnect over climate change
Inside Story Americas18 May 2013 10:40 GMT
Amid growing scientific proof that global warming is man-made, we look at why the public gives credence to the sceptics.
In Depth
Trial highlights slew of Singapore scandals
18 May 2013 11:57 GMT
Many Singaporeans are alarmed by a surge of corruption cases, but some see it as a sign their justice system is working.
Developing world to dominate investment
18 May 2013 12:18 GMT
World Bank report says developing nations will control about half of the world's investment capital by 2030.
Programmes
Featured
China Rising
A four-part series that gives a rare insight into the country on the move, with history in tow.
Al-Nakba
Series on the Palestinian 'catastrophe' of 1948 that led to dispossession and conflict that still endures.
Syria: The War Within
Two years since the start of the uprising, rebels and Assad's forces remain locked in conflict.
China angles for Arctic power
China aims to expand its influence in the resource rich area.
Crisis in Bangladesh
Extensive coverage of war crimes tribunals and controversial calls for blasphemy laws.
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