Polls indicate that French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen’s “detoxifying” of her party’s image, shifting the focus onto the forgotten victims of globalisation, has been a success and many see her topping the first round vote on April 23. But they also see her losing the second round run-off to a mainstream rival.
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Prosecutor asks for Strauss-Kahn acquittal in French sex trial
The prosecutor in the pimping trial of Dominique Strauss-Kahn says the former IMF boss should be acquitted.
Civil parties in Strauss-Kahn trial drop damages claim
Civil parties in the pimping trial of Dominique Strauss-Kahn — including prostitutes and prostitution charities — drop their damages claim against the former IMF boss.
Spotlight on Strauss-Kahn’s sexual behaviour at pimping trial
Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s sexual practices come under scrutiny at his pimping trial, as one prostitute with whom he had relations says he did not respect her.
Strauss-Kahn denies knowing sex party women were prostitutes
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn denies knowing that the women at sex parties he attended were prostitutes.
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