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Top Stories:  | Cash to encourage mobile recycling
 Wednesday, December 02, 2009
THE GOVERNMENT is looking to launch an eco-bonus scheme for anyone who takes their old mobile phone back to the shop to be recycled.
Junior Ecology Minister Chantal Jouanno said the bonus-malus would... (read more...) |  Paris museums face strike disruption
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
MUSEUMS, libraries and theatres in Paris including the Louvre and the Château de Versailles could be hit by strike action today as staff protest against budget cuts and non-replacement of departing st... (read more...) |  Lorry strike could hit supermarkets
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
DELIVERIES to supermarkets in the weeks leading up to Christmas could be hit by an indefinite strike by lorry drivers.
About half a million drivers belonging to five trade unions are planning to stop... (read more...) |  Shock campaign for scooter safety
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
ROAD safety campaigners have unveiled a new preventative campaign in an attempt to cut road deaths linked to scooters.
The launch of the site, at www.mortelscooter.fr, comes as new research shows sco... (read more...) |  eBay fined €1.7m for perfume sale
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
EBAY has been fined €1.7m by a Paris court for selling brand-name perfumes without the manufacturer's consent.
The ruling in favour of the Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH) group comes after the onl... (read more...) | | | | | |
Madrid, Dec 2 (DPA) Real Madrid playmaker Kaka might be out for up to 10 days with a groin strain, according to sports dailies AS and Marca Wednesday. IANS Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:40:02 -0500Berlin, Dec 2 (DPA) Germany is still paying World War I reparations, more than 90 years after that conflict ended with a peace treaty at Versailles in 1919. IANS Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:10:02 -0500RUADHÁN MAC CORMAIC in Paris SOME OF Paris’s most popular museums were forced to close yesterday when a 10-day strike at the city’s Centre Pompidou spread to other major cultural site... Irish Times Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:04:30 -0500RUADHÁN Mac CORMAIC in Paris and DEREK SCALLY in Berlin FRENCH PRESIDENT Nicolas Sarkozy offered US president Barack Obama his “full support” for the new Afghan strategy but stopped s... Irish Times Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:04:25 -0500Search the news archive for more stories Sarko asked the world: "Do you know what it means for me to see for the first time in 50 years a French European commissioner in charge of the internal marke... The Independent Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:50:07 -0500Paris - The French parliament re-opened on Wednesday after it was evacuated in a bomb scare, a Reuters journalist at the scene said. The parliament was evacuated shortly before 4pm and combed by bo... IOL Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:38:37 -0500Paris - The French parliament re-opened on Wednesday after it was evacuated in a bomb scare, a Reuters journalist at the scene said. The parliament was evacuated shortly before 4pm and combed by bo... IOL Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:38:10 -0500REUTERS AND AP , PARIS Thursday, Dec 03, 2009, Page 1 An Iraqi reporter imprisoned for throwing his shoes at former US president George W. Bush found himself on the receiving end of a similar foot... Taipei Times Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:36:54 -050012/1/2009, 1:43 p.m. EST (AP) ? COLUMBUS, Ohio - A runaway Christian convert from Sri Lanka and her Muslim family must listen to each other's views about religion if they are to reunite-a possi... New Jersey Online Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:23:36 -0500Published Date: December 02, 2009 PARIS: France and Germany refused US requests to immediately promise more troops for Afghanistan, frustrating President Barack Obama's hopes that allies would match ... Kuwait Times Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:20:05 -0500END: Module - M24 Article Headline with no image --> BEGIN: Module - Main Article --> It is the latest Anglo-Saxon hit on the Parisian literary scene — a work so successful that ... Times Online Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:33:17 -0500(AP) ? PARIS - Muslim scholar Tariq Ramadan acknowledged Wednesday that women can be forced to wear head-to-toe Islamic garments such as burqas, but he insisted France should not ban them. Th... New Jersey Online Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:44:16 -0500(AXcess News) Johannesburg - A leaked United Nations report on a shadowy Congolese rebel group may do what neither the Rwandan nor the Congolese militaries were able to do with their massive military ... Axcess News Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:30:06 -0500"Step away from my crate!" This is just one useful phrase, preferably learnt and rehearsed in about a dozen languages. When you are tasked with chaperoning some of the world's most valuable artworks... ABC Australia Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:29:12 -0500PARIS, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- One nuclear reactor in south France was forced to shut down around Tuesday midnight due to problems with the cooling system. An emergency plan has been taken on Wednesday. T... SINA Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:24:25 -0500French police detained 12 people in a sweep of a respected Paris auction house Wednesday after finding a stolen Courbet painting worth euro900,000 ($1.3 million) at an employee's house. Police raid... ABC Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:22:56 -0500We feared this would happen. Just like clockwork, the International Rugby Board pulls a rabbit from the hat by announcing Richie McCaw as 2009's Player of the Year. Say what? Well, you have to han... Planet Rugby Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:47:31 -0500A man jailed in France for plotting to bomb an Australian nuclear power plant could come up for early release next year, his lawyer said. Convicted in 2007, Willie Brigitte received a nine-year jail ... ABC Australia Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:32:53 -0500Iliad, the pioneering proprietor of France's Free.fr Internet, TV, and phone service, is set to make a bold and risky move into mobile... Business Week Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:25:30 -0500PHOTO: EPA France yesterday learned they were not among the top seeds for the World Cup, although FIFA insisted the decision had nothing to do with the Thierry Henry handball incident. The French d... Taipei Times Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:13:30 -0500Visitors to the Pompidou Centre in Paris found it shut. Photograph: Remy De La Mauviniere/AP Some of France's most prestigious cultural institutions were closed today as staff went on strike to vent... The Guardian Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:24:25 -0500S TRASBOURG, Dec 2, 2009 (AFP) - A leading German conductor arrested byFrench police over allegedly breaking labour laws did not suffer a breach of his human rights, judges in Strasbourg ruled on Wedn... The Tocqueville Connection Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:50:52 -0500United Nations peacekeepers, right, pass near a Rwandan Hutu FLDR rebel, left, as they patrol near a UN encampment in the heart of territory held by the rebels near the village of Kimua, eastern Cong... Christian Science Monitor Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:36:18 -0500SANTO DOMINGO. - The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled to extradite the Haitian alleged gang member Amaral Duclona to France, where he’s accused of the death of an honorary French Consul, in Haiti. ... Dominican Today Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:38:45 -0500Barnier was named to the prized European Union post of overseeing banks and other financial services last week, sparking outrage in London where manyaccuse him of being against the free market economi... The Tocqueville Connection Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:09:02 -0500We look forward to working with Monsieur Barnier, the newly-appointedcommissioner, Darling told a press conference after French President Nicolas Sarkozy had gloated over beating London to the plum po... The Tocqueville Connection Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:09:01 -0500Worcester's Backs and Defensive Coach Billy McGinty has agreed a new contract that will keep him at Sixways until at least 2012. McGinty joined the Warriors in 2004 after the club was promoted to t... Planet Rugby Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:22:35 -0500Thierry Henry celebrates after France's play-off success against the Republic of Ireland. But former France coach Michel Hidalgo wonders if the team are now being punished by not being seeded for the ... The Guardian Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:16:12 -0500Shrink The All Blacks' demolition of France last weekend has set the benchmark for their rivals to follow, says England coach Martin Johnson. Johnson, in the country this week to check out World Cup... New Zealand Herald Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:07:17 -0500France won the World Cup in 1998 and was runner-up in 2006 but struggled to qualify for the 2010 event, prevailing in a contentious playoff against Ireland on a goal set up by... USA Today Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:05:30 -0500Sarkozy said at the weekend that it is very reassuring that it is French ideas about regulation that are winning out in Europe, adding that the British were the big losers of a carve-up of EU jobs. The Tocqueville Connection Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:43:26 -0500While the three-day ministerial meeting was not meant to be a negotiating session on the long-running Doha Round of trade liberalisation talks, it was aimed at taking stock on progress and seeking ide... The Tocqueville Connection Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:43:25 -0500Former France coach Michel Hidalgo has claimed FIFA’s decision not to name France as one of the eight top seeds for next summer’s World Cup might have been punishment for Thierry Henry’s handbal... Irish Examiner Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:27:03 -0500UEFA Women's Champions League hopefuls Olympique Lyonnais have signed Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC defender Amelie Rybeck for the rest of the season. 'Delighted' The 27-year-old Swedish international prov... UEFA Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:59:58 -0500PARIS - On a gray, drizzly day just made for a Paris museum visit, workers at the city's premier art institutions went on strike Wednesday, leaving tourists out in the cold and some residents worried... Star Tribune Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:55:06 -0500Barbarians winger Bryan Habana has insisted that his Twickenham team-mates are fully-focused on toppling New Zealand this Saturday. The South African finisher was part of the winning Baa-baas squad... Planet Rugby Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:52:10 -0500Madrid, Dec 2: Real Madrid playmaker Kaka might be out for up to 10 days with a groin strain, according to sports dailies AS and Marca Wednesday. New Kerala Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:51:20 -0500CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- France will not be a seeded team at Friday's World Cup draw, setting up potential clashes with powerful teams like Brazil or Spain in the group stage. Host South Africa wil... TSN Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:06:07 -0500CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- The Irish football federation has criticized FIFA president Sepp Blatter's handling of the fallout from Ireland's loss to France in a World Cup playoff last month. France w... TSN Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:06:07 -0500Fears about Barnier's intentions were inflamed by comments by French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who said the English were the big losers of acarve up of EU jobs that saw Britain take the top foreign a... The Tocqueville Connection Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:05:35 -0500PARIS, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- France on Wednesday retreated from its firm stand against sending more troops to Afghanistan and said it would now reconsider, following a renewed request from U.S. President... SINA Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:42:54 -0500France on Wednesday retreated from its firm stand against sending more troops to Afghanistan and said it would now reconsider, following a renewed request from U.S. President Barack Obama. Obama on Tu... People's Daily Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:42:38 -0500'Delighted' The 27-year-old Swedish international provides cover for injured captain Sandrine Dusang and joins compatriots Lotta Schelin and Kim Källström, who plays for the men's team, at the Frenc... UEFA Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:08:44 -0500Leeds Carnegie centre Henry Fa'afili has been banned for three weeks after being red-carded whilst on international duty with Samoa. The back was sent-off in the second-half of the loss to Italy fo... Planet Rugby Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:02:36 -0500Kingsley Jones is hoping that several of his Sale Sharks will soon follow Mark Cueto's lead by signing a new deal at Edgeley Park. The England international full-back penned a new four-year contrac... Planet Rugby Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:02:34 -0500Springbok lock Victor Matfield will lead an impressive Barbarians outfit when they face New Zealand this Saturday. The World Cup-winner is part of a team that includes flankers Rocky Elsom and Scha... Planet Rugby Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:02:33 -0500PARIS ? French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday hailed President Barack Obama's speech defining the new U.S. strategy in Afghanistan as "courageous, determined and lucid" and pledged France... Fox News Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:54:46 -0500PARIS - Some of the French capital's most important museums, including the Louvre, the Pompidou Center and the Musee d'Orsay, are closed because of a strike. Strikers are upset about a government p... C News Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:42:31 -0500Real Madrid´s Kaka tries to control the ball during their Spanish League match against Barcelona at Camp Nou stadium on November 29. Kaka is doubtful for the club´s Champions League away match to Ma... soccerway Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:19:52 -0500Bryan Redpath has urged James Simpson-Daniel to follow up his Harlequins performance against Newcastle this Saturday. The Gloucester Head Coach was encouraged by his player's improved effort at the... Planet Rugby Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:31:09 -0500France saw widespread growth in online video viewing during the past year, as audience size and video engagement both increased significantly, according to a new report from comScore. The number of... Web Pro News Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:01:57 -0500French alternative operator Iliad (Free) yesterday launched a low cost ‘triple-play’ – broadband internet, TV and voice telephony – offer in France for less than EUR20 (USD30.13) per month und... TeleGeography Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:19:26 -0500Paris-based media and telecoms conglomerate Vivendi’s recent acquisition of Brazilian telco Global Village Telecom (GVT) is reportedly being examined by the country’s regulatory authorities, even ... TeleGeography Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:19:26 -0500England Sevens coach Ben Ryan has arrived in Dubai believing that his squad has the fitness and experience needed to win the opening leg of the series. Ryan believes that he possesses the crucial i... Planet Rugby Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:16:17 -0500Ulster Head Coach Brian McLaughlin has labelled his side's upcoming two fixtures as very important in how their season might be judged. The Irish outfit are currently preparing for a home clash wit... Planet Rugby Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:16:16 -0500Toulouse have suffered a blow to their Heineken Cup aspirations after centre Yann David was on Wednesday ruled out for three to four weeks. 21-year-old sensation David picked up the thigh problem a... Planet Rugby Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:16:13 -0500Balie Swart, a World Cup-winning Springbok in 1995, has been given an innovative new role by SA Rugby to assist coaches and referees in the proper application of scrum law. Swart was announced as a... Planet Rugby Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:16:11 -0500Fifa has insisted France did not lose out on a place among the top seeds because of Thierry Henry's controversial handball. Photograph: Charles Platiau/Reuters... The Guardian Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:09:27 -0500The Socceroos face the potential of being grouped with two powerhouses of world football at next year's World Cup, after France and Portugal were left unseeded for Saturday's (AEDT) draw. World footb... ABC Sports Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:41:28 -0500Fiji warmed up for the Dubai Sevens in convincing fashion last weekend when their 'Barbarians' side beat Paul Treu's SA Vipers development side to take the Sri Lanka Sevens title at the Sugathadasa St... Planet Rugby Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:51:05 -0500Blue Bulls' Springbok lock Bakkies Botha will be sidelined for three months following an achilles injury, ruling him out of the early parts of the Super 14. Botha, who has played in 83 Super Rugby ... Planet Rugby Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:51:04 -0500New Zealand captain Richie McCaw will lead a second-string All Blacks side in Saturday's season-ending match against the Barbarians at Twickenham. As expected, the New Zealand management have given... Planet Rugby Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:51:03 -0500The International Rugby Board (IRB) announced on Tuesday that rules governing the breakdown, which some pundits say are ruining the sport, would remain in force but that a laws review would start in 2... Planet Rugby Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:51:01 -0500Described by many as one of the hardest players to contain in broken field play in the game, centre Casey Laulala is ready to go for Cardiff Blues. The 27-year old has arrived in Cardiff after leav... Planet Rugby Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:51:00 -0500Brive have quarantined all of their players due to fears that several members of the team have contracted swine flu. The French club have announced that the players suspected to have the virus have... Planet Rugby Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:50:59 -0500DELIVERIES to supermarkets in the weeks leading up to Christmas could be hit by an indefinite strike by lorry drivers.About half a million drivers belonging to five trade unions... The Connexion Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:47:28 -0500ROAD safety campaigners have unveiled a new preventative campaign in an attempt to cut road deaths linked to scooters.The launch of the site, at... The Connexion Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:47:27 -0500Paris - The French government is considering augmenting its operational strength to fight the Taliban insurgency, President Nicolas Sarkozy's office said Wednesday, following US President Barack Obama... Earth Times Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:43:06 -0500(MENAFN) A report issued by the French Car Makers Association (CCFA) showed that the sales of new cars in France exceeded 210,000 in November, an year-on-year increase close to 50 percent, AP reported... MENAFN Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:28:18 -0500THE GOVERNMENT is looking to launch an eco-bonus scheme for anyone who takes their old mobile phone back to the shop to be recycled.Junior Ecology Minister Chantal Jouanno said the bonus-malus would p... The Connexion Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:27:22 -0500In a blow to rival bidders GE and Toshiba, the transmission and distribution unit of French nuclear giant Areva will be sold to Alstom and Schneider Electric... Business Week Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:50:39 -0500-By Paul Bond The most buzzed-about media sale in years inched another step closer to fruition late Monday as General Electric reached an agreement to buy the 20 percent stake in NBC Universal he... Hollywood Reporter Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:25:57 -0500Afghanistan is not lost, but for several years, it has moved backwards, Obama said, placing a bet that more forces could defeat Al-Qaeda, crush aresurgent Taliban, and pave the way for a withdrawal. The Tocqueville Connection Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:09:34 -0500By Caren BohanWEST POINT, New York (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Tuesday he is ordering 30,000 more U.S. troops to Afghanistan by next summer to counter a resurgent Taliban and plans to b... Swiss Info Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:08:08 -0500(RTTNews) - France has rejected a U.S. request to send more combat troops to Afghanistan, but may send some for training Afghan soldiers and policemen, its Minister for Europe said Tuesday."You know ... Quote.com Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:46:41 -0500 |
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