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Friday July 1, 2011

Strauss-Kahn's Supporters Talk Of Political Resurrection

June 6, 2011, file photo: Dominique Strauss-Kahn during a hearing in New York State Supreme Court. Allan Tannenbaum/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Strauss-Kahn's Supporters Talk Of Political Resurrection

July 1, 2011 • If the sexual assault case against the former head of the International Monetary Fund collapses, he may be able to return to prominence in France — where he was expected to be a leading contender in next year's presidential election.

Thursday June 30, 2011

VIDEO: French President Sarkozy Grabbed By Man In Crowd

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VIDEO: French President Sarkozy Grabbed By Man In Crowd

June 30, 2011 • As Sarkozy was shaking hands with people in southern France, a man reached out and grabbed the president's shoulder — almost pulling him down. Guards tackled the man. Sarkozy did not appear to be injured.

Monday April 11, 2011

With Muscular Moves, Sarkozy Aims To Define An Independent France

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With Muscular Moves, Sarkozy Aims To Define An Independent France

April 11, 2011 • The French president has long hoped "to lead a risky international mission that holds out promise of ultimate glory," says Harvard's Arthur Goldhammer.

NPR's Renee Montagne talks with Arthur Goldhammer

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As French Ban On Veils Goes Into Effect, Some Women Defy The Law

An unidentified veiled woman, flanked by friends, was taken away by police officers in Paris earlier today (April 11, 2011). France's new ban on Islamic face veils was met with a burst of defiance, as several women appeared veiled in front of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral. Michel Euler/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

As French Ban On Veils Goes Into Effect, Some Women Defy The Law

April 11, 2011 • Some women wearing the veils protested outside Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral. At least two were detained by police.

Eleanor Beardsley, from Paris

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Wednesday October 13, 2010

Six Killed In Afghanistan; More Strikes In France; Mexican Investigator Slain

A traveler is seen on the empty platforms of the Montparnasse station in Paris, Wednesday Oct. 13, 2010. Remy de la Mauviniere/AP hide caption

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