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mobile.france24.com — Fidel Castro's niece hailed Barack Obama's support for gay marriage and the loosening of US-Cuba travel restrictions, saying: "I would vote for President Obama." Mariela Castro, the daughter of President Raul Castro, also lamented the "small group of delinquents" who she said were preventing the warming of ties between Washington and Havana.

france24.com — AFP - Bahrain faced calls at the United Nations on Monday to release its political prisoners, including prominent rights activist Nabeel Rajab who is charged with tweeting insults against the government. The Gulf kingdom came under scrutiny by members of the UN Human Rights Council, which is examining Bahrain's rights record as part of its four-yearly review process.

france24.com — Experience the 65th Cannes Film Festival live from the French Riviera. Eve Jackson tells you about the film of the day and chats to a high-profile guest about all the latest festival news and gossip. Don't miss this special programme, every night from May 16th to 27th, at 11.15 pm Paris time.