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No Burquinis Allowed In Paris
Region: FranceSeems that burquinis (burkinis) are no longer allowed in french swimming pools. Burquinis are the muslim version of bathing suits created by an australian muslim woman. The burquini covers all body parts with the exception... more
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Mumbai Massacre Could Possibly Be Repeated In Paris, France
Region: FranceBack on December 4, the Harry Winston boutique was robbed by several cross-dressing gunmen. Luckily, nobody was hurt in the process. They had made off with over $100 worth of jewels. It is one of the biggest jewel heists i... more
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Martine Aubry wins the election for PS head against Ségolène Royal
Region: France
Martine Aubry, mayor of Lille, has won the election for First Secretary of the PS (Major French left-wing party). The results were published very early this morining, with respectively 49,98% for Ségolène Roy... more
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Medvedev Retracts Missile Threat, Has Stipulation For Obama
Region: FranceWithin the recent months, relations between the United States and Russia have been tense at best due to the missile defense shield. Back in 2007, then-Russian President Vladimir Putin had given warning about the United Sta... more
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Allegedly Anti-Semitic Cartoon Leaves France in Frenzy
Region: France
Posted by Josh Katz to findingDulcinea A French cartoon involving President Sarkozy’s son, Jean, and his Jewish fiancée, judged by many to be anti-Semitic, has inspired national debate over free speech. In e... more
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France Allows Longer Workweek, Drawing Fire and Praise
Region: France
Posted by Shannon Firth to findingDulcinea France’s conservatives are celebrating and believe the country can now fulfill one of President Nicolas Sarkozy’s key campaign slogans: “work more to earn more.... more
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Paris Summit Offers Boost to Syria’s Image
Region: Syrian Arab Republic
A Syria News Briefing report President Bashar al-Assad's upcoming visit to Paris offers Damascus a chance to play a key role in a French project to forge an association of Mediterranean states, analysts say. The July ... more
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What to Expect at the 2008 G-8 Summit
Region: Japan
Posted by FindingDulcinea Staff July 7 will mark the beginning of the 34th annual Group of Eight meeting. Japan will be hosting this year’s summit which will discuss energy consumption and global warming as its two ... more
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Sarkozy Jr. Shining in Political Limelight
Region: France... more
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France Might Boycott Olympic Opening Ceremony
Region: France
While many nations of the world are considering boycotting the Olympic Games that are due to take place in Beijing, French President Nicholas Sarkozy said while he is a opposed to a complete boycott, he said th... more
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