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FRANCE: Government seeks to turn page after ‘Nazi’ jibe

Tony Todd — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:39:39 +0000

French Interior Minister Claude Gueant (pictured) has been accused of reviving Nazi ideology by saying some civilisations are more equal than others. The government is hoping the dust will settle quickly.

AVIATION: A380 fleet to be checked for further wing cracks

News Wires — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:25:06 +0000

The European Aviation Safety Agency ordered Airbus to check all superjumbo A380 planes for wing cracks Wednesday following cracks found during “an unscheduled internal inspection”. Airbus claims there is no safety risk.

ALGERIA – FRANCE: Paris commemorates deadly Algerian War protest

News Wires — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:01:23 +0000

France’s left-wing parties commemorated the 50-year anniversary of the Feb. 8, 1962 killing by French police of nine demonstrators protesting the war in Algeria at the Paris Charonne metro station. The state’s role in the killings remains divisive.

FRANCE: More cancellations as French airline strike continues

News Wires — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:09:55 +0000

Air France said it cancelled 40% of its long-haul flights on Wednesday, marking day three of a four-day strike by aviation unions. The airline is expected to run 70 percent its short- and medium-haul journeys.

FRANCE: French power levels soar as big freeze bites

FRANCE 24 — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:04:26 +0000

Most of France remained on high alert on Wednesday as Arctic conditions continued to bite a day after electricity consumption in the country hit record levels as residents battled the bitter cold. Freezing temperatures are set to continue.

DIPLOMACY: France recalls ambassador to Syria over ‘worsening repression’

News Wires — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:13:48 +0000

France joined Britain, Spain, Italy and Belgium in recalling its ambassador to Syria, Eric Chevallier (far right), “for consultations” on Tuesday. A foreign ministry spokesman cited Syria’s “worsening repression” in announcing the move.

FRENCH ELECTIONS: Merkel throws her weight behind Sarkozy

News Wires — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:57:21 +0000

German Chancellor Angela Merkel made good her promise to support fellow conservative President Nicolas Sarkozy’s re-election campaign on Monday, by making a series of TV appearances with the leader who has yet to formally announce his candidacy.

FRANCE: French airport workers strike over ‘right to strike’

Sophie PILGRIM — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:58:31 +0000

Hundreds of striking aviation workers gathered outside Paris’s main airports Monday to protest against a draft law designed to protect passengers from industrial action, which they say threatens their “right to strike”.

FRANCE: French airport workers strike over ‘right to strike’

Sophie PILGRIM — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:58:31 +0000

FRANCE: French airport workers strike over ‘right to strike’

Sophie PILGRIM — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:58:31 +0000