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France to open classified Algerian War archives early
French Culture Roselyne Bachelot looks at a oil painting by Gustav Klimt painted between in 1905 called "Rosebushes under the Trees," during a ceremony at the Orsay museum in Paris, Monday, March 15, 2021.
AP / Alain Jocard
2021-12-10, The New Arab
France will open classified police files from the Algerian war 15 years ahead of schedule in order to "look the truth in the eyes", the government announced on Friday....
Meet Africa's new youngest Head of State, Mahamat Idriss Deby of Chad
Chad flag with V sign
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2021-04-20, Ghana Web
As of today, April 20, 2021, Africa has its newest, youngest Head of State. Mahmud ibn Déby Itno is the new Head of State of Chad, succeeding his father, former President...
Prosecutors ask for Depardieu rape case to be reopened
Actor Gerard Depardieu yells during the premiere of the movie "Tour de France", in Paris, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016.
AP / Thibault Camus
2020-08-01, Raw Story
Paris prosecutors said Saturday they had asked for an investigation into rape allegations against French actor Gerard Depardieu to be reopened after an earlier probe was...
Bonjour, France! Explore the Best of France2023-09-22
Cascade Business News: France, the epitome of elegance and sophistication, is a country that has long captivated travellers with its art, culture, culinary delights, and breathtaking landscapes. From the romantic streets of Paris to the sun-kissed vineyards of Bordeaux and the...
Abu Dhabi Festival's co-production of Medea draws a royal crowd in Madrid2023-09-22
The National: It's the day after Tuesday's opening night and Italian soprano MariaAgresta is wiped out. Then again, the fatigue is what she signed up for when taking on the title role in the epic opera Medea at the Teatro Real in Madrid, Spain. With Agresta playing one of...
Johan Deysel apologises to Antoine Dupont after clash causes facial fracture2023-09-22
AOL: The FrenchRugbyFederation confirmed the extent of Dupont’s injury on Friday, but said it was uncertain how long the scrum-half will be unavailable for. Deysel said: “I would like to extend my best wishes to Antoine Dupont. Clearly, I meant no harm....
Andy Murray claims Djokovic is more ‘consistent’ than Nadal and Federer2023-09-22
Tennishead: Andy Murray has praised Novak Djokovic for his consistency, but the former No.1 was more damning about his own season claiming that he ‘would like the year to have gone better’. Murray has returned to China for the first time since 2019, with the...
France to learn extent of Antoine Dupont injury as fears mount over suspected fracture2023-09-22
Yahoo Daily News: France will learn the extent of AntoineDupont’s facial injury in the next 48 hours as a nation holds its breath over the availability of the world’s best player. According to RMC Sport, French medical staff are waiting for the blow to Dupont’s right cheek to...
French customs seize nearly 400 monkey skulls destined for the US2023-09-22
Al Jazeera: Customs officials at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris say they have seized almost 400 skulls from protected monkey species over seven months last year. Customs agents at the French capital’s largest airport said on Thursday that they intercepted 392 posted...
France v Namibia live: Score and updates from the 2023 Rugby World Cup2023-09-21
The Daily Telegraph: ...