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In Pictures: Spring has sprung
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Charge brought against JetBlue pilot Clayton Osbon after mid-flight outburst (+video)
Clayton Osbon, the JetBlue pilot whose erratic behavior mid-flight led the co-pilot to lock him out of the cockpit, was charged Wednesday with 'interfering' with crew instructions. What led a 'consummate professional' to come unglued remains a mystery to the public.
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French gunman: I was planning more attacks, with outside funds
Police say Mohammed Merah, the gunman responsible for killing three soldiers, a rabbi, and three schoolchildren, made an early morning phone call to France 24 to talk about his motives.
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Those fast-talking Japanese! And Spanish!
Researchers at the University of Lyon confirm that the speakers of some languages really do utter more syllables per second than others.
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Tony Parker earns minimum wage in Europe for a good reason
Tony Parker has taken a minimum wage job in France but he says it's a strategic move.
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In Pictures: Spring has sprung
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South African woman challenges belief that the violin is only for the wealthy
A South African music teacher is teaching children in three Cape Town townships the violin as an escape from their daily lives and a possible ticket to a better future.
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In France, US advocacy for Muslim rights raises more than a few hackles
The US embassy in France has become a key promoter of Muslim and minority rights as part of a long-term strategy to ease the threat of terrorism. Some in France say the US is overstepping its bounds.
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GOP critic calls Joe Biden's $53 billion high-speed rail plan 'insanity'
Vice President Joe Biden proposes spending $53 billion on a national high-speed rail network, but important Republicans in the House are less than enthused.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/24
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Europe greets Pope Benedict's condom remarks as 'evolution, not revolution'
Pope Benedict's view that there might be rare cases where condom use is acceptable comes at a time when the Catholic church's image in Europe has been battered by child abuse scandals.
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Eye on public support, striking French unions question just how long to protest
As French strikes over pension reform take a deeper toll, union leaders are reportedly divided over how long they can and should continue protests. The Senate today debated the proposed rise in retirement age.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 10/21
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France riots continue, protesters block airports
France riots: Riot officers in the Paris suburb of Nanterre and the southeastern city of Lyon sprayed tear gas but appeared unable to stop the violence. Outside the capital, hooded youths smashed store windows amid clouds of tear gas.
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Violent turn to French strikes could backfire on union protesters
French strikes over pension reforms turned violent today as hard-line elements from an oil-workers union vowed to press on.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 10/18
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 09/07
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In Pictures: France's gypsy crackdown
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Gypsies leave France amid crackdown on illegals
Gypsies deemed to be illegally in France boarded planes for Romania today. Since late July, authorities have been shutting down gypsy camps and rounding up illegals in a high-profile initiative.
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Gypsies in France to be deported to Romania
Gypsies, or Roma, will be deported by France to their native Romania as part of an effort by President Sarkozy to dismantle Roma camps and sweep them out of the country.
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US high-speed rail to the rescue
Bullet trains will save time, money, and the environment.
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Scientology's French fraud conviction: Not the first legal case
Scientology has faced several legal tussles in the US and Europe, with a fraud ruling against the church in France merely the latest.
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Cities shed artful light on the canvas of night
As lighting moves beyond its utilitarian role, urban planners are embracing it as a way to showcase a city's character.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about poppies in Afghanistan, warehouse shopping clubs, and video-gaming as sport.
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Serbia's 'Obama' woos voters
Cedomir Jovanovic is urging a new brand of politics ahead of the May 11 elections.
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