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France
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Indepth: France Riots 
 Background information about the 2005 riots in France, which started in October in the Paris suburbs and spread to other towns in France. Includes a map of affected areas, a timeline with links to related news stories, photos, and a video clip. From the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/paris_riots/ Topics: Activism, Politics by Place Last updated Nov 27, 2005 New French Presidency
Collection of news and analysis about the 2007 election of Nicolas Sarkozy as the president of France. Includes a February 2007 interview with Sarkozy, consideration of the economic impact of the new president, and a discussion of potential reform of presidential powers (such as the special "Africa cell" of advisers working on policy for the African continent). Also includes photos and links to related articles and sites. From the British newspaper The Financial Times. http://www.ft.com/indepth/frenchelection Topics: Politics by Place Last updated May 17, 2007 Présidence de la République
Official website for the president of France. Provides biographical material and speeches and documents from the current president, a picture gallery of presidents back to the Second Republic (1848), and a history of the president's Elysée Palace and other presidential residences. Also includes background about symbols of the republic, such as the French flag and Marianne (allegorical figure of liberty and the republic), and links to related sites. Available in several languages. http://www.elysee.fr/elysee/elysee.fr/anglais/the_president/biography/biography.39706.html Topics: History By Place, Politics by Place Last updated May 7, 2007 Riots Prompt State of Emergency in France
Radio news stories about the 2005 rioting in France "that has spread from the immigrant communities of the Paris suburbs to hundreds of towns across the country." The riots "began following the death of two teenagers of African origin who were electrocuted ... while apparently fleeing police." From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4994164 Topics: Activism, Politics by Place Last updated Nov 9, 2005 World News: France
Collection of news articles and commentary about politics and current events in France. Covers topics such as the rioting in France that started in October 2005 in the Paris suburbs and spread to other areas of the country. Includes photos and interactive features. From the Guardian Unlimited, the online companion to the British newspaper The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/france Topics: Politics by Place Last updated Dec 2, 2008 |
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