Palau pioneers 'shark sanctuary'

National Shark Sanctuary - Palau Palau is to create the world's first "shark sanctuary", banning all commercial shark fishing in its waters.The President of the tiny Pacific republic, Johnson Toribiong, announced...

A 1967 Laundry Detergent Ad Features Young Nicholas Sarkozy

French President Nichlas Sarkozy modeled in a laundry detergent ad as a teenager to help his divorced mother Andree Sarkozy make ends meet. Nicholas Sarkozy, the French leader infamous for his unconventional approaches to personal fitness, women and religious freedoms, is...

MILF offered help to the Philippine gov't

The MILF offered a help to the Philippine gov't for the rescue of Father Micheal Sinnot but the Philippine Gov't refused to concede. Father Sinnot was taken by unknown group of abductors in southern Philippines on Oct 11. 2009, and brought to unknown place. The MILF sent...

Former French President ordered to stand trial on Embezzlement

Corruption in politics is nothing new.  It has occurred at the highest levels in government.  Despite this, we seldom see officials prosecuted.  This is about to change in France. Former French...

“Le Bonheur de Pierre” (A Happy Man) premiere at NYC Festival

Critically acclaimed Canada-France co- production feature film “Le Bonheur de Pierre” (A Happy Man) is pleased to announce it will be making its New York City debut on October 24th at the prestigious New York Film & Video Festival A Happy Man, “Le Bonheur de...

Freedom Of Press Report: US Rises In Rank, Iran Tumbles

The annual Press Freedom Index was issued today by Reporters Without Borders today. The Index measures the degree of press freedom in different countries around the world as gauged by violations. The index is compiled every year on the basis of questionnaires that are...

Sarkozy Junior plays catch up with Father President

Discontentment rather than bemusement!  France is once again faced with one of Nicolas Sarkozy's now infamous stunts.  This one though seems to be reaching the limits of the French people's patience. His second son Jean Sarkozy has been tipped to take over...

French Farmers Protest Food Prices

Farmers in France protested the falling return on their efforts across France.  Prices for food production have fallen below the cost of production since the world wide recession began.The spokesperson for...

Carla Bruni caught up in backlash over minister's 'sex tourism'

"Nicolas Sarkozy's presidency – and especially his relationship with his conservative followers and voters – has been seriously undermined by the "sexual tourism" scandal which has engulfed his Culture Minister, according to centre-right politicians." I have no sympathy...

Existrans 2009 — Trans, transgender demonstation in Paris

Photos by William Hamon[ English bellow] Samedi 10 octobre, Paris (Jourdain ↘ République). « Le 10 octobre, jour de la 13ème Existrans (marche des trans, intersexuéEs, et de celles et ceux qui les...

Al Qaeda suspect worked at Swiss nuclear lab

Should the world be worried about technology getting into the hands of terrorists?  What kind of confidence can we have in security measures that governments guarantee us when al Qaeda collaborators can so...

Sarkosy found Mitterrand sex tourism book "courageous"

The French seem to be on the side of sexual dirversity whatever it might be. Mr. Sarkosy seems to be waiting to see what the fallout of public opinion is to make a statement on the latest scandal about Mr....

Discovery of Dinosaur Footprints in France

Dinosaur prints found in France near Plagne have been authenticated by scientists at the Centre of Scientific Research. The tracks were found on a hiking path by fossil hunters Marie-Helene Marcaud and Patrice...

Egypt Cuts Ties With Louvre Over Stolen Artifacts

Egypt's antiquities department cut ties to France's Louvre museum today over a dispute concerning ancient relics from some of the leading Egyptology collections. This has already resulted in Egypt suspending an...

Iconic Cabaret Moulin Rouge Turns 120

The famous cabaret Moulin Rouge is turning 120 today. It was opened on October 6, 1889 by Joseph Oller. The cabaret is situated in Paris's red-light district. The famous red windmill on the roof is what gave Moulin Rouge its name -- in French, Moulin means "mill" and rouge...

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