France brings in tough new immigration law

French MPs adopted a tough immigration law that makes it harder for foreigners to remain in France or bring in their families, but easier for those with special talents.

Senators gave the final approval to the much-criticised set of measures tabled by interior minister Nicolas Sarkozy. Opponents of the law will hold demonstrations today, in protests also aimed at government threats to expel schoolchildren as part of a crackdown on illegal immigrants.