UN cultural agency: Don't loot Libya's heritage
Washington Examiner Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:08 AM PDT
The Associated Press The Associated Press PARIS The U.N. cultural agency is warning Libyans to guard against looting of cultural heritage amid the country's current turmoil. The director of UNESCO is also cautioning the international art and antiquities trade to be "particularly wary of objects from Libya in the present circumstances" because they might be stolen. Director-General Irina Bokova ... |
Europe and NATO weakened despite Libya victory
Space War Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:08 AM PDT
Brussels (AFP) Aug 24, 2011 France and Britain proved their military ability in the absence of US leadership in Libya but the European Union and NATO emerged paradoxically weakened, analysts said. Many had warned them against getting bogged down in an Iraq-style quagmire in Libya but after six months, both Paris and London this week felt vindicated when the operation they led helped rebels ... |
Foreign legionnaire killed by 'friendly fire' in Afghanistan
Space War Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:07 AM PDT
Paris (AFP) Aug 24, 2011 One of the French foreign legionnaires killed earlier this month in a battle with insurgents in Afghanistan was mistakenly hit by shots fired by his own side, the army general staff said Wednesday. An investigation into the August 7 clash, during which two soldiers from the elite 2nd Foreign Legion Parachute Regiment (2e REP) were killed and five wounded, found that a ... |
Citroen DS5 Achives Maximum 5-Star Euro NCAP Safety Rating
The Auto Channel Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:05 AM PDT
PARIS â€" Aug 25, 2011: The New Citroën DS5 has achieved a 5-star safety rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP crash tests, along with an impressive 97% score in the ‘Safety Assist’ category. |
France cuts growth targets, unveils austerity plan
The Monterey County Herald Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:57 AM PDT
PARIS â€" President Nicolas Sarkozy's government bowed to economic reality, admitting its growth forecasts were overly rosy and announcing a $16 billion austerity package in a bid to ensure that France doesn't miss a vital pledge to cut its deficit. |
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Belfast Telegraph Thu, 25 Aug 2011 01:15 AM PDT
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