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27 mai 2010

The 'sobering up' cell

The 'sobering up' cell
French Chamber of Deputies uncovers secret 'prison' cell WikiMedia Commons By RFI A small cell thought to have been used to detain unco-operative guests has been uncovered entombed in the walls of the National Assembly, the French Lower House, in Paris....
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24 mai 2010

Forced Child Prostitution Racket

Forced Child Prostitution Racket
Parent-led child prostitution ring arrested in Bordeaux Église Notre-Dame, Bordeaux Photo: Christophe Finot By RFI Nine Bulgarians suspected of forcing their eight children to work as prostitutes on the streets of Bordeaux were arrested by French police...
24 mai 2010

The Elysium Fields...

The Elysium Fields...
Plants take over the Champs-Élysées Planted fields and trees on Paris' Champs-Élysées, with the Arc de Triomphe in the background Reuters By Amanda Morrow For two days the most beautiful street in the world is even prettier. The Champs-Élysées in Paris...
23 mai 2010

Au Limonaire

Just back from the Limonaire - and I've only ever been disappointed once. Well, it was a Sunday that time last year. But it was a one off. Between Allain Lepreste, Francesca Solleville, Bernard Joyet and tonight, the wonderful, funny Michele Bernard,...
21 mai 2010

Paintings nicked

Paintings nicked
Paris art thief appears more no-frills than thrillseeker Christophe Girard, deputy Paris mayor, gives a press conference outside the Musee d'Art Moderne. Photograph: Philippe Wojazer/Reuters The Guardian The deputy culture secretary at Paris city hall...
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11 mai 2010

Climate change? I'd say!

From RFI Article published Wednesday 05 May 2010 Surprise snow in southern France By RFI Thousands of homes are without electricity in the south-west of France, after a surprise snowstorm hit the region Tuesday. Raging winds also caused huge waves along...
10 mai 2010

162nd anniversary: abolition of slavery in France

From RFI published Monday 10 May: France reflects on slavery past and present By RFI Monday, 10 May marks the 162nd anniversary of the abolition of slavery in France and all its colonies. The French government remains determined to fight relentlessly...
7 mai 2010

Britain sees a hung parliament

Britain sees a hung parliament
And so, one awakes this morning to a hung parliament, the Tories with the most seats, Labour clinging on behind and Lib Dems nowhere to be seen. It appears that the British voters preferred to stick with what they knew. The outrageous news of polling...
6 mai 2010

How can public transport possibly be free?! And

How can public transport possibly be free?! And
How can public transport possibly be free?! And what is this special 'mutuelle' you can pay into to save you bothering with a Navigo or a carnet? I thought a 'mutuelle' was for healthcare - at least, that is what mine is for. If anyone can shed more light...
6 mai 2010

UK elections

UK elections
Oh no!! Come on Clegg!!! General election 2010: David Cameron eyes the prize Patrick Wintour and Julian Glover guardian.co.uk , Wednesday 5 May 2010 21.32 BST Article history Conservative leader David Cameron looks through a doorway before a rally in...
1 mai 2010

Bon 1er Mai!

Bon 1er Mai!
Bon 1er mai! Beaucoup de bonheur!
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