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...shock. It was just the latest sign of the utter disarray at France's most prestigious daily. Recent books and news reports have alleged gaping financial losses, shady journalism, declining circulation and staff chaos. "The values that made [Le Monde] a cathedral to free speech are gone," says Alain Rollat, a former member of the editorial board. "Now it's a ruin." That may be a tad too dire, but the rest of France's quality newspaper sector is undergoing no less cataclysmic changes...
...violence began with early November air strikes and counterstrikes between Ivorian and French air forces, then spiraled out of control as clashes between French troops and armed supporters of Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo left scores dead in Abidjan, the country's economic center. Toussaint Alain, an adviser to Gbagbo, told Time: "We deplore the lethal brutality of a French army behaving like an occupying force." Hundreds of British, American, Belgian, Dutch and Lebanese nationals, as well as more than 3,000 French residents were evacuated. "We are ready to fight for our freedom, to fight for our rights and liberty...
...people at a time, but the authorities are very tolerant," Gallagher says. "The police come by and smile. They know we'll leave the place cleaner than it was before." And for those who desire designer food for their picnic, there's no shortage of options. Renowned chef Alain Ducasse's bakery and gourmet food shop be (boulangerie-?picerie) makes a mouthwatering gourmet picnic box featuring vitello tonnato (cold, thinly sliced veal with fresh tuna and sauce on toasted bread), Mediterranean pasta salad, salt-and-pepper potato chips and a chocolate lollipop. At j30 it's a steal when compared...
...getting those same companies to reinvest gains made from outsourcing to create new jobs in research, hi-tech and skilled services back home." It all just reinforces the impression among critics that Sarkozy cares more about publicity than policy. "Politically, it was a smart move," says French political commentator Alain Duhamel. "Preventing job loss through outsourcing will require careful planning and growth co-ordination on a European level. Sarkozy can't wait for that, so he addressed concerns now, as best he could, and reinforced his reputation as someone who inspires confidence." Yet Sarkozy doesn't always opt for crowd...
...people at a time, but the authorities are very tolerant," Gallagher says. "The police come by and smile. They know we'll leave the place cleaner than it was before." And for those who desire designer food for their picnic, there's no shortage of options. Renowned chef Alain Ducasse's bakery and gourmet food shop be (boulangerie-épicerie) makes a mouthwatering gourmet picnic box featuring vitello tonnato (cold, thinly sliced veal with fresh tuna and sauce on toasted bread), Mediterranean pasta salad, salt-and-pepper potato chips and a chocolate lollipop. At €30 it's a steal...