FRANCE

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AFP - Childhood obesity may be levelling in FRANCE in contrast to the general trend in Europe where more youngsters are growing fat, according to two new studies presented Thursday. ...

Source: www.washingtonpost.com --- 2 hours ago
PARIS, May 14 -- A French judge on Wednesday convicted seven men on terrorism charges for recruiting young French Muslims to fight against U.S. forces in Iraq. ...

Source: www.moreover.com --- 3 hours ago
He was a military leader turned dictator who had such a complex about his receding hairline that he perfected the Roman comb-over and liked laurel crowns that disguised his bald patch. ...

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Source: uk.reuters.com --- 39 minutes ago
May 15 (Reuters) - Sports news in brief from around the world: ...

Source: www.chron.com --- 1 day ago
PARIS — Seven men were convicted on terror charges Wednesday in Paris for helping funnel fighters to Iraq — a case that exposed how the war has sucked in radical youths from Europe. ...

Source: www.iht.com --- 4 hours ago
A Paris court Wednesday sentenced five Frenchmen, one Algerian and one Moroccan to prison terms of up to seven years on charges of helping to send French youths to fight in the Iraq insurgency. ...

Source: www.iht.com --- 4 minutes ago
In the face of the data released Thursday, economists warned that the defiantly healthy showing from Europe for the first quarter of the year might not survive a widening international slump. ...

Source: www.ynetnews.com --- 3 hours ago
At MK Tal's request, FRANCE to issue certificates proving Tunisian-born survivors lived in areas under Nazi rule so they may be eligible for compensation ...

Source: www.moto-live.com --- 1 day ago
“I think we're in a strong position” ...

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With the Spaniard not 100% fit ...

Source: www.thehindu.com --- 1 hour ago
Evinces interest in freight corridor, safety and telecommunications ...

Source: ca-en.franceguide.com --- 1 day ago
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Source: www.autosport.com --- 1 day ago
Toni Elias is looking to make more progress in FRANCE this weekend following his best result of the season in the Chinese Grand Prix. ...

Source: www.blurtit.com --- 1 hour ago
  paris time is 9  hours ahead of california.   If its 10:40 am in paris, then it will be 1:40 am in california. ...

Source: www.localwineevents.com --- 3 hours ago
May 16, 2008 (Fri): L'esprit de France2nd Annual Benefit Gala Guest of HonorDavid Appia, Minister Counselor of Economic Affairs and the Head of the Economic Department at the French Embassy in Washington D.C. Special Guest Claudine Pepin, Television Host and daughter of acclaimed chef and food writer Jacques Pepin GUESTS WILL ENJOY: Cocktail ReceptionWelcome and Awards for Contribution to French-American Business presentations to Rick Spear, President of Leitner-Poma of America and Robert Joyce, President of Wheelabrator Group Remarks by David AppiaFive-course Gourmet Dinner with French Wine Pairings prepared by Chef Jean-Luc Voegele in collaboration with Claudine Pepin. Dessert BuffetSilent & Live Auction This event provides an excellent opportunity to network with senior executives and entertain clients. Wine and culinary delights hailing from the famed Rhone-Alpes region promises to be one of the most exciting events of the year. Visit our website for ticket information: www.rmfacc.org ...

Source: www.economy.com --- 4 hours ago
French real GDP has surprised to the upside in the first quarter of 2008. Growth rose 0.6% q/q (seasonally adjusted) after gaining 0.3% in the previous quarter. This come primarily thanks to a significant pickup in exports, while private consumption softened. We expect domestic demand to come in weaker this year than previously forecast and anticipate a 1.6% GDP expansion for 2008 as a whole. ...

Source: www.france24.com --- 1 hour ago
French bank Credit Agricole said its first-quarter profit had slumped to 892 million euros, down by two thirds compared to the previous year. Having postponed takeover plans, the bank said it was looking into possible asset sales. ...

Source: www.france24.com --- 3 hours ago
BNP Paribas a annoncé mercredi un résultat trimestriel en recul de 21%. Ce résultat reste néanmoins supérieur aux attentes. La banque estime qu'elle est l'une des "grandes banques qui résistent le mieux à la crise financière". ...

Source: www.newsleader.com --- 5 hours ago
LEXINGTON — Washington & Lee's Division III football team plans to travel FRANCE to play against a semi-pro team in June 2009. ...