French President François Hollande is facing scrutiny of his industrial policy during his annual visit to the eastern town of Florange. Unions say the president betrayed a campaign promise by allowing the closure of two blast furnaces at a steelworks. The president will be opening a new industrial research centre, as well as an aeroplane engine factory during his visit. Also today: the power of noodles in Japan.

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