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Archive for October, 2007

We’ve come a long way from “freedom fries”

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

WASHINGTON — A few years ago, they wouldn’t serve “french fries” in the congressional dining room. Now, French President Nicolas Sarkozy will address a joint session of Congress.

It’s quite a turnaround for those especially conservative voices on Capitol Hill who once used “France” as an … Continue Reading…

Election? No, thanks.

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

WASHINGTON — Noting the speed with which political fortunes can change, former British Prime Minister Harold Wilson once remarked: “A week is a long time in politics”. So imagine how Gordon Brown must be feeling after enduring three weeks of political to-and-fro, that have seen him under considerable pressure from … Continue Reading…

French MPs to discuss immigration law and DNA tests again today

Tuesday, October 16th, 2007

PARIS — Some weeks ago, an amendment to an immigration bill proposed the use of genetic (DNA) testing to verify the bloodlines of would-be immigrants in the framework of « family regrouping » (immigrants joining their family members already living in France). This disposition triggered a vivid and national debate … Continue Reading…