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French aid worker freed in AfghanistanA French aid worker kidnapped at gunpoint in the Afghan capital and later seen in an emotional hostage video was released by his captors Wednesday and is "doing well," President Nicolas Sarkozy announced.
Source : Topix.net | 03-Dec-2008 21:13
AFGHANISTAN: Abducted French aid worker set free
French aid worker Dany Egreteau, who was kidnapped one month ago in Afghanistan, has been released, President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Wednesday.
Source : france24.com | 03-Dec-2008 17:23
Politics: Muslims In France Are French First
Wednesday, 3 December 2008, 3:31 pm Opinion: Common Ground News Service By Jean-Pierre Filiu Common Ground News Service - Washington, DC - Those who believe in the "clash of civilisations" also claim that Islam ...
Source : Topix.net | 03-Dec-2008 16:45
FRANCE: Report: France will not legalise euthanasia
France should not recognise the "right to die", according to politician and doctor Jean Leonetti, blocking the way for France to become a destination for those looking to die. France should, however, recognise the right "to let die".
Source : france24.com | 03-Dec-2008 15:50
FRANCE - JUSTICE: Judge reopens 24-year-old murder case
A French judge decided Wednesday to reopen one of France's darkest murder mysteries in the hope that DNA tests can help find the killer of Gregory Villemin, who was found drowned in 1984, when he was four years old.
Source : france24.com | 03-Dec-2008 12:49
FRANCE: Unions fear voter apathy in vote for labour-relations boards
French workers and employers cast their ballots to elect new members for the country?s industrial tribunals, in charge of ruling on labour disputes.Trade unions hope France?s workforce will show up en masse, but opinion polls say otherwise.
Source : france24.com | 03-Dec-2008 12:27
US JUSTICE: Polanski asks for dismissal of US sex charge
French-Polish film director Roman Polanski has asked a US court to drop a 30-year-old statutory rape charge against him. Polanski was arrested in 1977 after the parents of a 13-year-old girl complained to police and remains a fugitive from the USA.
Source : france24.com | 03-Dec-2008 10:02
Roman Polanski - Polanski Demands Sex Charges Be Dropped
Caption: Roman Polanski The 2008 Cannes Film Festival - Day 12 Palme d'Or Closing Ceremony - Arrivals at the Palais des Festivals Cannes, France .... Shamed filmmaker ROMAN POLANSKI has filed a request asking a ...
Source : topix.net | 03-Dec-2008 08:29
Africa: Passionate About Principled Trade
Just like humanitarian relief, fair trade is a field that attracts passionate individuals with complex world views.
Source : Topix.net | 03-Dec-2008 04:11
French first lady joins global fight against AIDS
Story published at magicvalley.com on Tuesday, December 02, 2008 Last modified on Monday, December 1, 2008 12:45 PM MST French First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy delivers a speech during a press conference on World ...
Source : Topix.net | 02-Dec-2008 23:38
Athletics champion fined for biting police officer
Eunice Barber denounced verdict and insisted she was the victim of police brutality where police wrestled her to the ground to handcuff her in 2006.
Source : expatica.com | 02-Dec-2008 19:08