Sarkozy wants Camus in Pantheon
UPI - Tue Nov 24, 3:44 pm ETPARIS, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy is pressing to re-inter the remains of Albert Camus, one of France's greatest 20th-century writers, in the Pantheon in Paris.
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Camus’s Son Snubs Sarkozy Honor
New York Times - Sun Nov 22, 3:03 pm ETPresident Nicolas Sarkozy wants to transfer the remains of the writer Albert Camus to one of the most hallowed burial places in France, but the plan has run into opposition from the Nobel laureate's son.
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France to honor World War II veteran from Delaware
The Washington DC Examiner - 26 minutes agoWILMINGTON, DEL. — A World War II veteran from Delaware is receiving one of France's highest honors for his service more than 60 years ago. Retired Staff Sgt. Samuel Kramer will receive the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor in a ceremony next Friday at the French Embassy in Washington.
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France Telecom, Sunrise Merge Swiss Mobile Phone Business
New York Times - Wed Nov 25, 2:59 pm ETFrance Telecom said it had agreed to buy a 75 percent stake in Switzerland’s No. 2 mobile operator in order to better challenge Swisscom, the state-owned market leader.
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Abu Dhabi Prepares for Louvre With Giant Gorilla, Beirut Jigsaw
Bloomberg - Thu Nov 26, 3:32 pm ETThe capital of the United Arab Emirates hosted 50 art galleries from 19 countries in its first annual art fair, which closed on Nov. 22. Works by Pablo Picasso and Damien Hirst sat next to David Mach’s “Silver Streak,” a gorilla assembled with wire coat hangers at the Emirates Palace hotel.
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Paris tightens up defense in second half; cruises to win over Bismarck
Paris Beacon-News - 1 hour 39 minutes agoDANVILLE – The Paris boys basketball team opened their season at the Topper Classic Monday versus Bismarck-Henning at Paul C. Shelby Gymnasium in Danville. The Tigers came away victorious 57-38.
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Paris dominates Oakwood; moves to 2-0 on the year
Paris Beacon-News - 1 hour 39 minutes agoDANVILLE – The Paris Tigers boys basketball team continued play in the Topper Classic Tuesday night as they defeated Oakwood 60-36.
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Proglio Urged to Complete French Reactor, Raise Nuclear Output
Bloomberg - 27 minutes agoNov. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Electricite de France SA’s new head Henri Proglio must complete the utility’s Evolutionary Power Reactor in Normandy and increase the availability of existing plants to produce more power, according to the prime minister.
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Tempest over Thierry Henry's handball in Ireland-France soccer match: Get over it.
The Christian Science Monitor - Mon Nov 23, 2:07 pm ETIrish fans should give up their hopes of a rematch and simply accept, no matter how much it hurts, that France won by breaking the rules.
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Sarkozy Signals Interest in EU Markets Post for French Official
Bloomberg - Fri Nov 20, 2:50 am ETNov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy signaled his interest in his appointee to the European Commission, Michel Barnier , winning the post that oversees financial markets.
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Henry changes 3 All Blacks for France test
AP via Yahoo! Sports - Wed Nov 25, 12:08 pm ETNew Zealand rugby coach Graham Henry has made three changes from the team that beat England 19-6 for Saturday's test against France in Marseille. Prop Neemia Tialata wins his 41st cap in place of Owen Franks, blindside flanker Jerome Kaino comes in for Adam Thomson, and Cory Jane takes Zac Guildford's slot on the right wing.
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N.Zealand change three for France rugby test
AFP via Yahoo! News - Wed Nov 25, 11:45 am ETNew Zealand coach Graham Henry has made three changes to his team to play France at the Stade Velodrome here on Saturday.
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France debates its identity in immigration era
Denver Post - Thu Nov 26, 3:23 am ETWhat does it mean to be French?
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Rugby-New Zealand team to play France
Reuters via Yahoo! Sports - Wed Nov 25, 11:11 am ETNew Zealand coach Graham Henry on Wednesday named the following team to face France in Marseille on Saturday (1945 GMT):
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French Chef Puts Spin On Thanksgiving Dinner
NPR - Wed Nov 25, 8:09 am ETDominique Crenn was raised in Versailles, France. She now makes an incredible Thanksgiving dinner, but when she first came to the U.S., the entire holiday threw her off. In France, turkey is eaten at Christmas. So the American phenomenon of Thanksgiving turkey and dressing mystified her.
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Commonwealth tries to influence climate change talks
AFP via Yahoo! News - Thu Nov 26, 4:03 pm ETThe Commonwealth is trying to shape the direction of upcoming climate talks in Copenhagen by inviting top outside leaders to a weekend summit here, host Trinidad said on Thursday.
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