French President Francois Hollande and his companion Valerie Trierweiler walk in the courtyard of the Invalides as they follow the procession during a ceremony to pay tribute to late former French Prime Minister Pierre Mauroy in Paris June 11, 2013. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
PARIS (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande announced his separation from first lady Valerie Trierweiler on Saturday following a media storm over allegations he is having an affair with an actress.
"I wish to make it known that I have ended my partnership with Valerie Trierweiler," he told Agence France Presse news agency.
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