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French writer Lévy flexes diplomatic muscles with Israel

Posted on June 5, 2011 by

French writer Bernard Henri Lévy, one of the architects behind France’s superquick recognition of Libya’s rebel authority, claims he has started diplomatic talks between the fledgling National Transitional Council and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The AFP reports that Lévy, who … Continue reading →

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France could recognize Palestine as a sovereign state

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

France and Great Britain could soon recognize Palestine as a sovereign state, according to the Jewish Post. Frustrated by breakdowns in peace talks, leaders in both countries have announced their intentions to recognize Palestine as a separate country. The news … Continue reading →

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Casse-Tête

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

“From Chirac’s boy-wonder prime minister, to convicted criminal, self-imposed exile in Canada, to mayor of Bordeaux. Quite a miserable, bumpy ride.” Check out our editor-in-chief’s rapid-fire editorials covering issues around the world, from new French defence minister, Alain Juppé, to American … Continue reading →

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