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In Pictures: French retirement strikes
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In Pictures: France's gypsy crackdown
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White veins of Mars: Curiosity hits 'a jackpot' in quest for wetter past

Curiosity rover has found mineral-filled fissures in the rocks of Gale Crater on Mars. Together with other evidence, the minerals suggest that the rocks were once 'saturated with water.'
Sarkozy crackdown on 'radical Islamists': A campaign move?

French police arrested at least 19 people suspected of radical Islamist activity. President Nicolas Sarkozy, who faces a vote on April 22, says there will be more raids.
Asteroid Vesta features mountain bigger than any on Earth

Asteroid Vesta is currently in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Scientists recently discovered a huge mountain on the asteroid Vesta.
Sarkozy angers French judges, chides ministers, disses multiculturalism – and sinks in polls

Despite a week of big headlines for French President Nicolas Sarkozy, he's at his lowest approval rating of his presidency.
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.
France strikes disrupting access to airports

France strikes: Protesters opposed to raising France's retirement age are blocking or disrupting access to airports in Paris and around France.
In Pictures: French retirement strikes
Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 09/23
In Pictures: France's gypsy crackdown
Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 04/23
At French hamster hotel, live like a rodent

French hamster hotel allows guests to spend the night like a hamster.
Review: 'The Beaches of Agnès'

French new wave legend Agnès Varda turns the camera on herself in this whimsical and touching portrait.
Review: 'Shall We Kiss?'

French comedy puts a philosophical twist on romance as two lovers weigh the consequences of a kiss.
A soccer team gives hope to refugees in Italy

The émigrés, many of whom fled persecution in their own lands, form the country’s first professional team made up entirely of refugees.
E.U. weighs Olympic boycott over Tibet

The European Union meets Friday to discuss ties to China after the unrest in Tibet.