French bid to ban veils worries allies, tourists
PARIS - Protests in Pakistan, al-Qaida warnings, skittish Muslim tourists: France's plan to do away with burqa-style veils is already reverberating far beyond its borders.
Nations:France Saudi Arabia Pakistan People:Nicolas Sarkozy Source:(AP)
2010-09-05
Photographer cut out of L'Oreal heiress's will
PARIS (AFP) - France's richest woman has cut celebrity photographer Francois-Marie Banier out of her will, depriving him of an estimated 1.25 billion euros, in the latest twist in a family saga that has gripped France and shaken the government.
Nations:France People:Nicolas Sarkozy Johnny Depp Source:(AFP)
2010-08-28
Iran starts nuclear reactor, says intent peaceful
BUSHEHR, Iran - Trucks rumbled into Iran's first reactor Saturday to begin loading tons of uranium fuel in a long-delayed startup touted by officials as both a symbol of the country's peaceful intentions to produce nuclear energy as well as a triumph over Western pressure to rein in its nuclear ambitions.
Nations:Russia United Arab Emirates France Activities:Iran Nuclear Crisis Source:(AP)
2010-08-21
59 die in suicide attack on Iraq army recruitment centre
BAGHDAD (AFP) - A suicide bomber blew himself up at a crowded army recruitment centre in Baghdad killing 59 people Tuesday, officials said, as violence coinciding with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan raged across Iraq.
Nations:Iraq France People:Barack Obama Activities:Second Gulf War Source:(AFP)
2010-08-17
Critics rain on Spain getaway for first lady
WASHINGTON - It sounded simple enough: a mother-daughter getaway during the dogs days of August. But it's not so simple when Mom is the first lady of the United States. And the trip is to a luxury resort on Spain's Costa del Sol. During tough economic times at home.
Nations:Spain Nepal France People:Hillary Clinton Sarah Palin Michelle Obama Laura Bush Barack Obama George W. Bush Activities:Obama Admin.
2010-08-09
Iranian film-maker Panahi to present film in Venice
ROME (AFP) - Celebrated Iranian film-maker Jafar Panahi, who was freed on bail in May after three months in jail, is to attend the world premiere of his latest work "The Accordion", the Venice Film festival said Friday.
People:Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Juliette Binoche Activities:2010 Venice Film Festival
2010-08-07
French couple in court in case of 8 dead newborns
VILLERS-AU-TERTRE, France - A French prosecutor recommended Thursday that charges be leveled against a couple detained after eight dead babies were discovered on their former property in northern France.
Nations:France South Korea Source:(AP)
2010-07-29
Airplane crash in Pakistan kills 152 people aboard
ISLAMABAD - A passenger jet crashed into the hills surrounding Pakistan's capital amid poor weather Wednesday, killing all 152 people on board and blazing a path of devastation strewn with body parts and twisted metal wreckage.
Nations:Pakistan United Arab Emirates Brazil Source:(AP)
2010-07-28
Saudi: OK to uncover face in anti-burqa countries
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - A popular Saudi cleric said Saturday it is permissible for Muslim women to reveal their faces in countries where the Islamic veil is banned to avoid harassment, while deploring the effort to outlaw the garment in France.
Nations:France Saudi Arabia Spain Source:(AP)
2010-07-24
Obama challenges China on G20 stage
TORONTO (AFP) - US President Barack Obama has launched a stern challenge to China, using the big stage of the G20 summit of world powers to demand Beijing's help in rebalancing the world economy.
Nations:Canada India Australia People:Nicolas Sarkozy Stephen Harper Angela Merkel Barack Obama Hu Jintao Activities:Chinese Currency Dispute China-U.S.
2010-06-27
World leaders slam North Korea, Iran
HUNTSVILLE, Ontario - The leaders of the world's eight top industrial democracies on Saturday condemned the alleged sinking by North Korea of a South Korean warship and called on Iran to halt its suspect nuclear program and do more to respect human rights.
Nations:Canada U.K. North Korea Afghanistan Russia People:Lee Myung-Bak Nicolas Sarkozy Stephen Harper Barack Obama Hu Jintao Activities:2010 NKorea Attack
2010-06-26
Monaco's Prince Albert bids adieu to bachelorhood
PARIS - Prince Albert is giving Monaco a crown princess at last. Ditching decades of bachelorhood, the boyish if balding monarch announced Wednesday he will marry South African ex-swimming champion Charlene Wittstock. Albert's betrothed has iconic shoes to fill, stepping into a role left vacant since the death of much-beloved Princess Grace in a car crash.
Nations:Monaco Sweden France South Africa U.S. People:Nancy Wilson Source:(AP)
2010-06-23
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