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French presence in Afghanistan

(19 August 2008) In September 2008, France’s military presence in Afghanistan is scheduled to increase to 3,170 troops (including 2,540 present on Afghan soil), distributed as follows: A/ 2,790 (...)
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19.08.2008 - French soldiers killed in Afghanistan - Communiqués issued by the President and Foreign Minister NEW
19.08.2008 - Daily press briefing by Ministry Deputy Spokesperson NEW
Afghanistan/10 French soldiers with ISAF killed in action - Georgia/exchange of Russian and Georgian prisoners/French mediation - Georgia/implementation of the settlement - Georgia/French humanitarian aid - China/climate change
18.08.2008 - "Russia must withdraw from Georgia without delay" - President Sarkozy’s article in "The Washington Post"
13.08.2008 - Georgia situation
13.08.2008 - President Sarkozy condemns Tripoli bomb attack
11.08.2008 - Elysée communiqués on Mauritania coup d’état
06.08.2008 - President Sarkozy gives interview to Chinese news agency prior to attending Olympics opening ceremony
06.08.2008 - French communiqué on Iran

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French Republic Human Rights Prize 2008: Call for applications

The French Republic’s Human Rights Prize, “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity”, for 2008, presented by the Prime Minister of the French government, is open to applications. This prize, which celebrates (...)
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Industrial tourism is booming

In France every year no fewer than 1400 companies, heritage museums or industrial sites draw 20 million visitors. Every sector of the economy is represented, including industry, laboratories, (...)
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International flavour to French celebration of 14 July - Bastille Day

14 July is always hugely popular in France. In Paris, the traditional military parade on the Champs-Elysées is meticulously prepared, and all over France there is dancing and firework displays. (...)
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