Karzai sworn in as president for 2nd term Nov 19, 2009
Foreign guests attending the inauguration ceremony included Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and foreign ministers of France, Turkey, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. Karzai was declared the winner of the fraud-marred presidential election on Nov. 2, just one day after his top challenger Abdullah Abdullah boycotted the runoff. (Xinhuanet, China)
Key facts and figures on Afghanistan Nov 19, 2009
Britain, with 9,000 troops, is the second largest ISAF contributor, followed by Germany with 4,050 and France with 3,160, according to the most recent NATO figures from October. U.S. President Barack Obama is considering sending tens of thousands more U.S. troops to Afghanistan, on the advice of the commander of foreign forces in Afghanistan, U.S. Army General Stanley McChrystal. (AlertNet)
Peoples Sexiest Man Alive 09 is surprise pick Nov 19, 2009
And while it is dominated, as usual, by Hollywood hunks, it also includes the heads of state of the United States, France and Russia Barack Obama, Nicolas Sarkozy and Vladimir Putin. They earned mention in the Sexy Shirtless category, along with such show-biz entries as Zac Efron. (MSNBC -- News)
Forgotten heroes Nov 19, 2009
" Clarkson is well known in academic circles, says Mr Turner, and in his home town of Wisbech, where there is some unhappiness that Wilberforce still hogs the limelight. SIR JOHN HARINGTON The first flush toilet was described by Sir John in 1596, when he published A New Discourse of a Stale Subject, Called the Metamorphosis of Ajax. SEND US YOUR SUGGESTIONS Who are the British unsung heroes you think are worthy of greater recognition? Tell us, using the form at the bottom of the article We will... (BBC News -- UK)
Troubled Afghan leader prepares for new term Nov 19, 2009
Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, the most prominent foreign leader at the ceremony, watched Karzai's inauguration with foreign ministers from Britain, France and Turkey. Security lockdownKabul's streets were deserted early on Thursday with armored vehicles blocking off major roads. (MSNBC -- International)
* France stirs ill will as officials consort with African autocrats Nov 19, 2009
France stirs ill will as officials consort with African autocrats ... As democracy slips in country after country in the region, France often quietly sides, once again, with the once-and-future autocrats ... For decades, France played a preponderant role in the making and unmaking of governments and economies in this part of the world. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ghanas literate illiterates , Can we solve our dilemma ? Nov 18, 2009
Can we sit down and educate ourselves about the various systems we live in , in the UK, Germany, France, Norway and other Scandinavian countries. We can then model ours on the ones that work best. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
McCain Aides: Sarah Palin Is 'Going Rogue' With the Truth Nov 18, 2009
She wrote that Schmidt yelled over the phone: "'How can anyone be so stupid?! Why would the president of France call a vice presidential candidate a few days out?!' Good question, I thought. Weren't you the ones who set this up? As Schmidt's rant blazed on, I pictured cell towers between D.C. and Florida bursting into flame. I held the phone slightly away from my head.". But former aides insist Schmidt made no such phone call. (ABC News)
Newsweek: Obama heads to Asia with requests, not demands Nov 18, 2009
That will be especially true when the president stops off in China and seeks to encourage ," as Deputy Secretary of State Jim Steinberg called it last month. "Strategic reassurance" is the term U.S. officials are now using to describe America's posture vis a vis China "as well as other emerging powers like India and Brazil, while protecting our own national interests," . It's all very mutual, a "tacit bargain," as Steinberg called it. It goes like this: America will welcome the rise of China and... (MSNBC -- Politics)
EU seeks Russian energy boost Nov 18, 2009
Second was Italy (10%), then France (8%). Germany was also the biggest EU importer from Russia (10. (BBC News -- Europe)
The haves should help the have-nots Nov 18, 2009
Universal health care works in England, Canada, Italy, France, etc ... alf wrote on Nov 17, 2009 11:36 PM:" frankie, why not move to canada, italy, england or france as you think they are so great. it cannot and will not work here. there are just way too many lazy jackasses around here. why not take a look at any public dept. and there you will see many, many people just standing there with their hands out. do they take the time to find a job, no. do they take the time to take care of their... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Palestinians seek EU support for statehood Nov 17, 2009
The EU is not on the Security Council, but EU members France and Britain are permanent council members that wield veto power. The Palestinians have given no timeline for presenting a formal proposal to the Security Council. (Florida Today)
The One Thing Nov 17, 2009
We're the young girl saying "no" and government is Roman Polanski: In the end, we are all going to be cowering in France. Why would we do it. (Fox News)
12 Afghans die as militants target general Nov 17, 2009
France has more than 3,000 troops stationed mainly north of Kabul in the Kapisa and Surobi areas ... The Avalon offensive aimed to secure the area for a planned road, financed by the United States with checkpoints funded by the European Union, to bypass Kabul while moving supplies from neighboring Pakistan, said Col. Francis Chanson, head of France's 3rd Marine Infantry Regiment. (MSNBC -- International)
Speeding bullet Nov 16, 2009
They have got it in France; they have got it in Spain - thousands of miles of high-speed rail connecting cities like Paris and Lyon, Madrid and Seville. In Britain, we have got just 68 miles of high-speed track - and that is only to stop the Eurostar juddering to an embarrassing jog as it leaves the Channel Tunnel on its way to London. (BBC News -- UK)
Kangaroos discover Four Nations identity Nov 16, 2009
While the victorious Four Nations squad may have fallen short of emulating the deeds of those 1982 and 86 Kangaroos sides, who earned their monikers courtesy of unbeaten runs through arduous two month tours of the UK and France, it's hard to disagree with the suitability of the Implacables tag. Even better is the fact it was not self-appointed, but rather a description bestowed upon the tourists by French sports newspaper L'equipe after Australia's 42-4 win in Paris just over a week ago. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fabled Foreign Legion finds a new war to fight Nov 16, 2009
Even the officers spend Christmas not at home but on base with their men, and retirees and invalids can live on the legion's farm in southern France, where they grow and bottle rose wine ... One recruit recently bicycled from Mongolia to France, they said ... It's a tradition that dates to the founding of the legion in 1831, after France was bled by the Napoleonic wars and needed foreign men to help conquer and colonize Algeria. (MSNBC -- International)
India's Eunuchs, Transsexuals Recognized as 'Others' Nov 15, 2009
India's transsexuals and eunuchs have won a hard-fought campaign to be formally recognized as "others" on electoral ballots and voter ID cards, the Agence France Presse reported. The new category will enable them to be distinct from males and females. (Fox News)
Africa: UN Transports Voters Lists for Upcoming Poll Nov 15, 2009
The organization is managing a 34 million USD basket fund with contributions from the European Union, Japan, France, Great-Britain, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Germany and UNDP.. The elections were planned for 29 November but have been once more postponed. (allAfrica.com)
Glamorous rogues Nov 15, 2009
France's love of rogues and rule breakers ... Last Thursday morning, I switched on my radio to hear the news as usual and was startled by the high-pitched voice of a reporter who, breathless with excitement, was telling France that a security van driver who had just collected more than 11 million euros from the Bank of France had disappeared with the loot. (BBC News -- Europe)
Another View: Vietnam, Afghanistan and learning from history Nov 14, 2009
Vietnam has never been successfully dominated by foreign powers, defeating China, France, Japan and the United States. Afghanistan, similarly, has earned its reputation as the "graveyard of empires" for subverting the imperial ambitions of Alexander the Great, the British and the Soviet Union. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Pacifying Afghanistan: a dangerous dream Nov 13, 2009
Al Qaeda already has hotbeds of sympathizers in Karachi, Pakistan; Marseilles, France; Yemen; in British mosques; and perhaps in the Detroit suburbs, as well. History offers few examples of advanced cultures transforming primitive ones; mostly conquering forces just subsume them. (Christian Science Monitor)
Brazil: Taking off Nov 13, 2009
Forecasts vary, but sometime in the decade after 2014 rather sooner than Goldman Sachs envisaged Brazil is likely to become the world s fifth-largest economy, overtaking Britain and France. By 2025 S;o Paulo will be its fifth-wealthiest city, according to PwC, a consultancy. (The Economist)
* The key to electoral reforms is legitimacy Nov 12, 2009
Until now, discussions in Taiwan on the absolute majority system have merely referred to the runoff election system employed in France ... Since Frances first direct presidential elections in 1965, there have been eight presidential elections. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
To solve Turkey's culture clash, old elite must yield to free speech Nov 12, 2009
Gardels: Ironically, while the modernizing elites in Turkey who looked West were characterized as "a la Franc," it is President Nicolas Sarkozy of France today who is the main opponent of Turkey entering the European Union. Pamuk: Hah. (Christian Science Monitor)
In Paris, Benjamin Netanyahu finds growing European doubt on Middle East peace Nov 12, 2009
France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (l ... Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in France on Wednesday, as President Nicolas Sarkozy's government wonders if Israel is interested in peacemaking with the Palestinians. (Christian Science Monitor)
Big goals for Hudson keeper Nov 12, 2009
During the $4,000, all-inclusive trip, the American girls get a chance to play against girls from Britain, France, Italy, Germany and other countries in Europe. They also have a number of cultural events planned, like going to museums and visiting tourist attractions, stated McGrath. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Morning Minutes: Nov. 11 Nov 12, 2009
Wed Nov 11, 2009, 10:49 AM EST. Gruntle GRUN-tul (verb) To put in a good humor. (Easton Journal, MA)
Paris Youths Squat in Mansion to Protest Against Record Unemployment Level Nov 12, 2009
Youd be surprised how little there is for young people to look forward to in France ... The number of jobseekers in France rose in September to the highest in almost four years and the euro zones second-largest economy expects more jobs to be lost ... Young people in France along with those in Spain, Latvia and Hungary are among the most affected, figures from , the European Unions statistics office, show. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Netanyahu in Paris with peace efforts in peril Nov 12, 2009
Iran is the reason Netanyahu wanted to visit France, and he's likely to urge Sarkozy to press harder on Tehran to freeze nuclear activities ... France is feeling out Mideast leaders this week to see if there is any way of resuscitating peace efforts ... Netanyahu's visit to France comes as Palestinians living in the West Bank are marking five years since the death of their legendary leader, Yasser Arafat, who died in a Paris region military hospital. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Economics focus: Pay for delay Nov 11, 2009
France ticks 12 of those boxes, more than any other country. One policy in particular has helped keep a lid on unemployment. (The Economist)
Obama Needs Leadership Transfusion Nov 11, 2009
"Again and again," he said in 1919, "mothers who lost their sons in France have come to me and, taking my hand, have shed tears upon it not only, but they have added, 'God bless you, Mr. President!' Why, my fellow citizens, should they pray God to bless me? I advised the Congress of the United States to create the situation that led to the death of their sons. I ordered their sons overseas. I consented to their sons being put in the most difficult parts of the battle line, where death was... (Townhall.com)
Call to free ill Tunisia reporter Nov 11, 2009
France's foreign minister has urged the Tunisian government to release a detained journalist so that he can receive medical treatment ... A French foreign ministry spokesman said France had raised the issue with other EU countries. (BBC News -- Europe)
Which big countrywill default first? Nov 11, 2009
France, appear to have fewer problems but are not out of the woods entirely ... France is less disciplined; its debt level is similar to that of Germany but its budget deficit is much higher, at around 8% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2009, according to The Economist forecasting panel. (Asia Times Online)
ATTORNEY GENERAL WILL SPEAK TO CONTROVERSIAL MUSLIM CIVIL RIGHTS GROUP... Nov 10, 2009
Despite ban, Holder to speak to CAIR-linked group - Josh Gerstein - POLITICO.com. Despite ban, Holder to speak to CAIR-linked group. (The Drudge Report)
Funeral in Berlin of freedom Nov 10, 2009
After the EU constitution was democratically rejected in referenda by the electorates of France and the Netherlands, it was during Germanys tenure of the EU Presidency in 2007 that the period of reflection was formally ended and the Berlin Declaration resurrected the project under the thin disguise of a treaty. Marching with Merkel were Nicolas Sarkozy, whose government has adhered to the Lisbon Treaty after its repudiation by the French electorate; Gordon Brown, who refused to allow... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Lebanon gets new government after months of haggling Nov 10, 2009
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Clinton Says U.S. Wants `Civil,' Diplomatic Ties With Iran, Urges Talks Nov 10, 2009
The U.S. suspects Iran is trying to make a nuclear bomb and is working with France, the U.K., Germany, Russia and China to persuade the regime to stop enriching uranium. The government in Tehran insists its nuclear program is intended for civilian purposes such as electricity generation. (Bloomberg -- US)
Click to read:Should Pot Be Legal? Nov 9, 2009
The Dutch have kept their more liberal drug policy despite sometimes withering criticism in the European union from other nations like France. In fact, in regards to usage among Dutch youth, rates of use have steadily fallen. (CBS News)
Future gazing Nov 9, 2009
According to these projections, it will leapfrog the UK, France and Italy as early as 2011, before reaching the number five slot in 2026 with a gross domestic product of $5. 721tn in purchasing power parity terms. (BBC News -- Americas)
Who has the greenest fingers of them all? Nov 8, 2009
Lelemia is followed by President Jacob Zuma of South Africa (63), President Hu Jintao of China (59), Manmohan Singh (53), President Lula of Brazil (50), Prime Minister Gordon Brown of UK (45), Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany (45), President Nicolas Sarkozy of France (37) and President Obama. As green issues take centrestage and terms like carbon credit, energy efficiency and global warming become part of mainstream discourse, Greenpeace activists hope this ranking will put pressure on world... (India Times, India)
LETTER: Obama aggressive in dealing with dissenters Nov 8, 2009
The Question wrote on Nov 5, 2009 8:45 AM:" On April 27, 2004, Bill O'Reilly claimed that his call for a boycott of France had cost that nation "billions of dollars," citing reports in "the Paris Business Review" as evidence. No such publication exists or has ever existed. In fact, American imports from France actually increased after O'Reilly called for his boycott, which was meant to punish France for failing to endorse Bush's invasion and occupation of Iraq under false pretenses. Rewriting... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
9 players return to World Series of Poker Nov 8, 2009
25-year-old Antoine Saout of Saint Martin Des Champs, France, and 26-year-old James Akenhead of London. Jeff Shulman, a 34-year-old from Las Vegas who finished seventh at the main event in 2000, is the president of Card Player Media; 47-year-old Steven Begleiter of Chappaqua, N.Y., is a former Bear Stearns Cos. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Planned Parenthood: Your Tax Dollars At Work Nov 8, 2009
Columns, funnies in your inbox. Townhall Daily Alert Your daily must-read of conservative columns, cartoons and news. (Townhall.com)
Our Dangerous Cold War Nostalgia Nov 8, 2009
We already have some medical plans -- we spend more per person BY OUR GOVT than does the UK or France -- are we so imcompetent we cannot provide people coverage with more money per person. It is not the lawsuit numbers (way fewer than 20 years ago). (Townhall.com)
Out of the loop Nov 8, 2009
This appears to be well ahead of France (about $140) and the US, which supposedly pays out only a shade over $50 per head in car industry assistance. The impression is that Australia's support of its car makers has gone berserk and is way out of all proportion to comparable countries. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Iran says over 100 people detained at anti-U.S. rally Nov 7, 2009
Security forces arrested an Agence France Presse (AFP) reporter along with a Danish student in connection with the rally. The semi-official Fars news agency said on Friday that two foreign journalists also had been arrested on Nov. 4. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Today in History Nov 7, 2009
Five years ago: France rolled out overwhelming military force to put down an explosion of anti-French violence in Ivory Coast, its former West African colony. In the New York City Marathon, Britain's Paula Radcliffe won the women's race, edging Kenya's Susan Chepkemei by only four seconds; South Africa's Hendrik Ramaala won the men's race. (Yahoo News)
Dogs vs. SUVs vs. the earth, debunked Nov 7, 2009
" But he is not the kind of man that does that. Should he have turned down the prize? He would never turn that down. The presidency is all about him. Just think about the . There is something so preposterous about a presidential candidate speaking in Berlin. And it was replete with all these universalist clich?s, which is basically what he's been giving us for nine months. Why do Europeans react so positively to him? Because Europe, for very understandable reasons, has been chafing for 60 years... (Salon)
Tackling "partial birth" abortion Nov 7, 2009
As Gloria Feldt "Countries like France, Germany and the Netherlands routinely cover abortion in their national health plans, and have some of the lowest abortion rates in the world." ... " There you go. Share: Page 1 of 92 in Abortion Abortion in the news Loading... Recommended Reads Susan Wicklund has received death threats and worn a bulletproof vest to work. But what really scares her, she writes in "This Common Secret," is the war on reproductive rights. By Eryn Loeb, Salon From a sketchy... (Salon)
Wiesel slams tea partiers Nov 7, 2009
" Here's another example from the Philadelphia police blotter: Last year, five African-American youths, just for the fun of it, sucker-punched a passing white man in the Center City subway concourse in the middle of the day. A manager at Starbuck's who was on his way to work, he died from an asthmatic attack triggered by the assault. Surely he had been targeted because of his race. Why, then, was it not denounced as a hate crime? Why did those amoral marauders get a free pass in the hate crimes... (Salon)
Country profile: Lebanon Nov 7, 2009
Broadcasts from BBC Arabic and Radio France Internationale are carried by partner stations. Criticism of officials and policies is carried daily in dozens of newspapers and hundreds of periodicals. (BBC News -- Africa)
Does your baby cry in French or German? Nov 7, 2009
Does your baby cry in French or German. Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
A last shoe waiting to drop in upstate New York Nov 7, 2009
One only needs to look at Canada, the former Soviet Union, France, Sweden, Norway and Finland. We are going to see a return to freedom in this once-great nation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Obama's Frightening Insensitivity Following Shooting... Nov 7, 2009
YOU HAVE NO CONCEPT OF WAR; England, France, and Spain colonized North America for about 175 years BUT ONLY THEIR influences remain. The INDIAN reservations are still here. (The Drudge Report)
* NSC blames beef panic on poor communication Nov 6, 2009
The OIE lists Taiwan and the US in the same category of controlled BSE risk, along with Japan, Canada and France. ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY SHIH HSIU-CHUAN This story has been viewed 641 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
AFP journalist detained in Iran Nov 6, 2009
A journalist for Agence France Presse has been detained by Iranian security forces, the news agency has said. Farhad Pouladi was taken into custody as he tried to cover a demonstration in Tehran on Wednesday marking 30 years since the seizure of the US embassy. (BBC News -- Africa)
United States Claims #1 Spot For First Time as World's Top Country Brand Nov 6, 2009
- Canada Holds on to Second Spot and Australia Slips to Number Three - - Global Study Expanded to Cover Regional Rankings Including Asia Pacific, Sub-Sahara Africa and the Americas. This category remains one with tremendous potential not only for tourism but investment, trade and policy. (Canada Newswire)
US Senate defeats Guantanamo Bay trials restrictions Nov 6, 2009
The information contained in the AFP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of Agence France Presse. Copyright. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
French minister bids to calm row Nov 6, 2009
He said that the Tories did not appear to want to "listen" to France and other EU members over the future direction of Europe ... The word is commonly used in France to describe a stubborn person who does not listen ... Mr Lellouche, who describes himself as "one of the most Anglophile politicians in France", said he would be prepared to talk to and work with a Conservative government should it win power. (BBC News -- Europe)
Africa: Media Owners Seek Integration of Old, New Media Nov 6, 2009
com: Africa: Media Owners Seek Integration of Old, New Media (Page 1 of 1). Media Owners Seek Integration of Old, New Media. (allAfrica.com)
They Don't Get It Nov 6, 2009
About two weeks later, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini returned from exile in France to be greeted by more than 5 million devotees lining the streets of Tehran. Ten days later, he proclaimed himself Iran's supreme leader. (Townhall.com)
Joe Klein digs Time's hole deeper still Nov 6, 2009
BLITZER: Because even if they went to a third country, like England, let's say, or France, Interpol could have a warrant out for their arrest. They have been convicted by an Italian court. (Salon)
Prosecutors Won't Appeal Decision To Try Chirac Nov 5, 2009
The case would mark the first time a former leader of modern France would be forced to defend himself in court ... On Friday, investigative Judge Xaviere Simeoni shocked France by deciding to try Chirac for embezzlement and breach of trust in a corruption case dating back to his 1977-1995 tenure as mayor of Paris ... Many in France are worried about how these and other cases involving high-profile French politicians will affect the country's reputation abroad. (CBS News -- World)
France Plans To Cut Powerful Judges Down To Size Nov 5, 2009
France Plans Reform To Cut Role Of Powerful Investigating Judges ... (AP) PARIS (AP) - France's investigating judges are a powerful lot: They can order phone taps and home searches, interrogate terrorists and bring down politicians ... It was "as if judges wanted to remind the decision-makers, but also the public, of their role, and the counterweight they represent" to France's leaders, Le Monde newspaper opined. (CBS News -- World)
