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France's Yannick Agnel poses with his medal for the men's 200-meter freestyle swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Monday, July 30, 2012.

France Olympics Photos Swimming Wikipedia: Yannick Agnel

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Olympic swimming: French Agnel destroys field for 200-m free gold
Tue 31 Jul 2012
Tweet London, July 31 (IANS/RIA Novosti) French swimmer Yannick Agnel crushed the field for the 200 metres freestyle gold Monday here at the Olympics.... (photo: AP / Mark J. Terrill)

France's Yannick Agnel, left, and China's Sun Yang congratulate each other following the men's 200-meter freestyle swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Monday, July 30, 2012.

2012 Olympic Games France Photos Sportstar Wikipedia: Swimming at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men's 200 metre freestyle

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France's Agnel wins gold again in Olympic pool
Tue 31 Jul 2012
LONDON — In two days, Yannick Agnel pushed ahead of the top American swimmers in a come-from-behind anchor leg of a relay race, then routed a stellar field all by himself — earning a... (photo: AP / Mark J. Terrill)

United States' Kevin Durant (5), Chris Paul (13) and Kobe Bryant (10) react during the first half of a preliminary men's basketball game against France at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 29, 2012, in London.

Boston Herald Mon 30 Jul 2012
Kevin Durant, LaBron James dazzle as U.S. men open rout of France
LONDON -- There is a unique kind of stress on the U.S. Olympics men’s basketball team, a stress not even Michael Phelps or Usain Bolt can truly identify with. For, the U.S. team is not only... (photo: AP / Jae C. Hong)
BasketBall France Photos USA Wikipedia: Basketball at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Men

From left, France's Clement Lefert, France's Yannick Agnel, France's Amaury Leveaux and France's Fabien Gilot pose with their gold medals for the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Sunday, July 29, 2012.

Star Tribune Mon 30 Jul 2012
French swimmers get revenge for 2008 relay loss to United States
LONDON — Ryan Lochte grabbed at the edge of the pool, head down, staring at the water. Michael Phelps glared at the scoreboard, trying to digest the first silver medal of his Olympic... (photo: AP / Mark J. Terrill)
France Olympics Photos Swimming Wikipedia: Yannick Agnel

Manchester City's Edin Dzeko, right, gestures to fans as he leaves the pitch with Manchester City's Samir Nasri after the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at White Hart Lane in London, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011.

The Guardian Fri 27 Jul 2012
Nasri banned for three matches over Euro conduct
July 27 (Reuters) - France midfielder Samir Nasri has been banned for three matches following an investigation into his behaviour during Euro 2012, the French Football... (photo: AP / Akira Suemori)
Football France Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Samir Nasri

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses the II Istanbul Conference on Somalia, “Preparing for Somalia’s Future: Goals for 2015”, co-organized by the UN and the Turkish Government.

France24 Thu 26 Jul 2012
From Srebrenica, Ban says UN not protecting Syrian civilians
AFP - Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday the UN was failing in its duty to protect Syria's civilians as he paid a landmark visit to Srebrenica, the scene of Europe's worst... (photo: UN / Evan Schneider)
Photos Politics Syria UN Wikipedia: Ban Ki-moon

Manchester City's Samir Nasri, left, in action against Napoli during their Champions League Group A soccer match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England, Wednesday Sept. 14, 2011.

CNN Thu 26 Jul 2012
Embattled French winger Nasri set to face disciplinary committee
Story Highlights Samir Nasri faces a disciplinary committee on Friday for his Euro 2012 behavior Nasri could be banned for two years, but a shorter ban seems much more... (photo: AP / Tim Hales)
Football France Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Samir Nasri

View of telecom equipment maker Alcatel-Lucent building in Velizy, outside Paris, Friday Feb. 1, 2008. Alcatel-Lucent said it will slash 500 people in France, in the latest restructuring plan, among them 250 in Velizy.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Thu 26 Jul 2012
Alcatel-Lucent to Cut 5.000 Jobs Amid Quarterly Loss
BERLIN -- Alcatel-Lucent, the French telecom network equipment maker, said Thursday that it would cut 5,000 jobs, or 6.6 percent of its global workforce, as it slashes... (photo: AP / Jacques Brinon)
Alcatel-Lucent France Jobs Photos Telecom Wikipedia: Alcatel-Lucent

Peugeot HR1 at the Paris Motor Show 2010.

Taipei Times Mon 23 Jul 2012
Peugeot Citroen inks deal to make cars with Toyota
French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen has reached a deal to provide Japanâs Toyota Motor Corp with light commercial vehicles for sale in Europe, the two companies said in... (photo: Creative Commons / Dmitry Valberg)
Carmaker Peugeot Photos Toyota Wikipedia: PSA Peugeot Citroën

Mark Cavendish of Britain flashes four fingers as he wins the last stage of the the Tour de France cycling race over 120 kilometers (74.6 miles) with start in Rambouillet and finish in Paris, France, Sunday July 22, 2012.

Sky Sports Sun 22 Jul 2012
Cavendish on top in Paris
Mark Cavendish capped a stunning Tour de France for Team Sky and Great Britain as he sprinted to victory on the Champs-Elysees. The world champion took a resounding... (photo: AP / Christophe Ena)
Cycling Photos Sportstars Tour de France Wikipedia: Mark Cavendish

Bradley Wiggins of Britain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, bows to cheering spectators on the podium of the 19th stage of the the Tour de France cycling race, an individual time trial over 53.5 kilometers (33.2 miles) with start in Bonneval and finish in Chartres, France, Saturday July 21, 2012.

The Guardian Sat 21 Jul 2012
Tour de France 2012: Bradley Wiggins full of memories as glory beckons
• 'You couldn't buy a better script,' says Wiggins • 'Seeing what it means to people is incredible'... (photo: AP / Laurent Cipriani)
Cycling France Photos Sportstar Wikipedia: 2012 Tour de France, Stage 11 to Stage 20

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Sport

	U.S. Jewish swimmer Jason Lezak likely closes Olympic career with a silver medal Ha'aretz
	American Lepchenko loses in Olympic tennis Atlanta Journal
	Olympics 2012: Tony Estanguet wins canoe gold for France BBC News

Health & Medicine

	Venus, Serena Williams advance at Olympics Austin American Statesman
	Former French PM François Fillon treated for broken foot in Rome The Guardian
	France eyes new Syria push at Security Council Austin American Statesman

Technology

	Online taxi receipt IMC
	Climate and the Food Crisis CounterPunch
	Bottled-Water Habit Keeps Tight Grip on Mexicans The New York Times

Hundreds of demonstrators gather for an assembly after a protest at Puerta del Sol square in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, May 13, 2012.

Eurozone unemployment hits record high, while Mario Monti sees 'light at the end of tunnel'

Furniture made from rattan - handicraft industry

Furniture China 2012 -- One of the Biggest Furniture Shows in the World

Procter & Gamble chief executive Robert A. McDonald speaks at the companies annual shareholders meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, in Cincinnati.

P&G Sponsors More Than 150 World-Class Athletes at the London 2012 Olympic Games Brand-sponsored athletes ...

French bank Societe Generale posts 42 pct drop in 2nd quarte Star Tribune
Societe Generale 2nd quarter earns slump my SA
>Societe Generale 2nd quarter earns slump Seattle Post
European Factors to Watch-Shares seen mixed; focus on Fed, E Reuters
Eutelsat Communications CEO Michel de Rosen comments on 2011 CNBC
Dassault Systemes Unveils New SolidWorks Electrical Applicat CNBC
Formidable! Unearthing France’s new rated elite Citywire
Societe Generale profit drops 42% on TCW, Rosbank charges The Times of India
SocGen second-quarter profit slumps on TCW, Rosbank charges The Guardian
SocGen's Cabannes says internal Libor checks made The Guardian
Jab comix online IMC
Monti sees light in euro tunnel, but ECB hopes dim CNBC
France and Italy step up pressure on ECB Irish Times
Berlin against giving bailout fund unlimited capacity Irish Times
China's manufacturing activity weakens in July France24
Bank of England to sit tight despite recession France24
RPT-WRAPUP 2-Record joblessness in euro zone; hope fades for Reuters
Showdown Looms for ECB, Germans Wall Street Journal
France Introduces Financial Transaction Tax Skynews
Record joblessness in euro zone; hope fades for quick ECB cu Reuters

Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Bill Gates: 'ereaders won't catch on'

Tenth standard students enjoying on school's last day before SSC examination

Eduscope: Paving the way for Pune's students

File - U.S. Army Sgt. Jesse Walden, right, questions an Afghan man at a vehicle checkpoint in Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 9, 2011.

Tuning in to Afghan national unity

Tech startups sprout on the Midwest's Silicon Prairie The News & Observer
Hedi Slimane Making Big Changes at Yves Saint Laurent The Examiner
'Point-Know-Buy': future of information search Korea Times
Olympics: Young stars winning swimming golds CNN
Chris Marker obituary The Guardian
New Russia internet law deemed censorship by critics France24
Ya9-000165 codenummers IMC
Akse kir to kos sexy IMC
John and sherry rivers divorce IMC
Masterunblockers IMC
Pamela de antesala deportivaamela de ante IMC
Chris Marker The Guardian
Cuba searches for national soul WorldNetDaily
Inventor of the Web Given Hero’s Welcome at Olympics Gizmodo
IoS letters, emails & online postings (29 July 2012) The Independent
Michael Jackson family squabble highlights social media virt The Tribune San Luis Obispo
Jackson family squabble highlights social media virtues and Daily Press
The Olympic Opening Ceremonies: Danny Boyle Explains Britain Vanity Fair
Homemade Korean satellite to go boldly into space Gulf News
All You Need Is The Internet To Build A Space Satellite Business Insider

U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan gestures during his last press conference at the U.N. European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006. (sa0)

Annan fears "imminent battle" in Syria's Aleppo

Mitt Romney Former Governor Mitt Romney speaking at the 2012 CPAC in Washington, D.C.

The world according to Romney

President Barack Obama speaks at a campaign event at Chicago Cultural Center, Friday, June 1, 2012, in Chicago.

Obama Promises Justice For Massacre Victims

India’s Troubled Olympic Odyssey The New York Times
French parliament votes in sexual harassment law Austin American Statesman
Gore Vidal The Guardian
India’s Electrical Grid: Did Someone Fall Asleep at th The New York Times
Power Restored to Most of India Wednesday Morning The New York Times
nake game unblocked IMC
India restores power but jitters remain France24
Chris Marker, avant-garde French filmmaker, dies at 91 The State
Eastern v Western Blocs at World champioship The Examiner
Hollande twists the knife over France's success The Independent
Olympics: Team GB being 'too polite' to win golds NZ Herald
France passes new law on sexual harassment Al Jazeera
Madonna's MDNA Tour May Face Harshest Criticism In U.S. Huffington Post
Madonna. MDNA Tour Reach U.S., Star May Face Harshest Critic Huffington Post
Hollande joins chorus of leaders pledging to save eurozone The Daily Telegraph
French parliament approves sexual harassment law Detroit news
French parliament votes to make sexual harassment punishable The Washington Post
Evangelical leaders don't think US is a Christian nation, su The News & Observer
>French parliament votes in sexual harassment law Seattle Post
French council accused of discrimination over Ramadan fast b The News & Observer

Less than 24 hours after 12 people were killed and dozens shot, Alicia Pervette stands across the street, holding a candle in memorial of the victims., Friday, July 20, 2012 in Aurora, Colo.

Vigil held after US massacre at Batman screening

In this May 16, 2012 photo, Islamist rebels from the Ansar Dine faction prepare to pray in the desert just outside Gao, Mali.

Islamists' hold over Mali threatens Europe, diplomat warns

Syria: To oppose, or not to oppose?

Syria: To oppose, or not to oppose?

Ben Forrer's Truck Mistaken For Scrap Metal And Destroyed Huffington Post
N. Africa becomes central focus in war on terrorism, officia Stars and Stripes
Pakistan, US sign NATO convoy deal France24
As Syrian War Drags On, Jihadists Take Bigger Role Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Candidates Look Overseas To Raise Campaign Funds Huffington Post
Choreographer angry that NBC cut segment Atlanta Journal
Monday, August 6 Dayton Daily News
U.S. Officials Say: Terrorist Group Ran By “Israel” Behind I The Examiner
TV top picks for Sunday, 7/29/12: 'Breaking Bad', 'The Newsr The Examiner
Ivory Coast leader foresees Mali intervention soon Newsday
Parcel bomb kills Yemen tribal chief son France24
Turkey vows to take every measure against PKK in Syria France24
Tickling the funny bone The Hindu
Syrian forces hammer Aleppo as the opposition urges action CNN
Syria Army Launches Aleppo Assault Jakarta Globe
Russia Prepares Armed Forces for Syrian Military Deployment GlobalResearch
Manaf Tlass, Syria's Defected General, Lacks Support Among R Huffington Post
The US-NATO War on Syria: Western Naval Forces Confront Russ GlobalResearch
In reconstructing Munich massacre, I learned history is ever CNN
Democracy, Trust and WikiLeaks: A Conversation With the Moth Huffington Post

U.S. entertainer Madonna arrives with her husband Guy Ritchie, unseen, at the UK Premiere of "Sin City", in London's Leicester Square, England, Monday, May. 23

Madonna booed at Paris concert

Actor Robert Pattinson arrives for the screening of Cosmopolis in Paris, Wednesday, May 30, 2012.(AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)

Robert Pattinson 'Heartbroken' Over Kristen Stewart Cheating, Say Sources

Actor Adam Sandler makes an appearance on MTV's Total Request Live at MTV Studios on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 in New York.

Adam Sandler producing adaptation of 'Bad Toys II'

EYES ON LONDON: Kerri Walsh Jennings' pinkeye play Atlanta Journal
Katy Perry The Inquisitr
TV Review: Fine PBS film on Barnes collection avoids controv Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
MFA exhibit traces historic developments Boston Herald
Louis Vuitton Unveils 'The Greatest' Ad Campaign Featuring Y The Hollywood Reporter
DVD Of The Week: Le Havre IMDb
New Images From Laurent Cantet's 'Foxfire,' Frances Ozon's ' IMDb
In Screwball Comedy, a Shakespearean Truth The New York Times
Enigmatic French Filmmaker Chris Marker Dies IMDb
Proms Matinee 2: Les 24 Violons du Roy/Norrington – review The Guardian
J Bernard Calloway Talks Guest-Starring on "White Collar" & The Examiner
`Thugs' behind ruckus claims short-stop diva Hong Kong Standard
Russell Brand May Replace Jim Carrey In 'Pierre, Pierre' IMDb
TCM closes out Leslie Howard 'Star of the Month' tribute wit The Examiner
Taylor Swift Spotted Getting Cozy With Conor Kennedy (VIDEO) Huffington Post
Silent film 'The Artist' crowned with Oscar gold Turkish Press
Oscars: Live Report Turkish Press
'Hugo' leads at Oscars, but 'Artist' eyes big prizes Turkish Press
Oscars kicks off with laughs as 'Artist' eyes gold Turkish Press
'The Help' wins big at Screen Actors Guild awards Turkish Press

Total Petrol Station

Total signs oil exploration deal in Iraqi Kurdistan

EU mergers and takeovers (July 24)

EU mergers and takeovers (July 24)

A woman walks past a financial display board showing the FTSE 100-share index in central London, Monday, Oct. 6, 2008. Share prices on the London Stock Exchange closed sharply down Monday with the FTSE 100-share index closing down 391.06 points at 4,589.19. Asian and European stock markets plunged as government bank bailouts in the U.S. and Europe failed to alleviate fears that the global financial crisis would depress world economic

FTSE CLOSE: Grim updates from the retail sector, but the markets rise on hopes of ...

Oil prices fall as stimulus hopes fade The News & Observer
EDF profits rise 4.6pc as renewable energy replaces nuclear The Daily Telegraph
Fuel subsidies sustain growth in oil demand Gulf News
World stocks mixed ahead of central bank meetings Canberra Times
Oil hovers near $90 amid Europe action hopes Herald Tribune
Markets cheered by stimulus hopes Gulf News
Asian Markets Cheered by US, Europe Stimulus Hopes Jakarta Globe
Oil rises for 5th day on Europe action hopes Herald Tribune
Markets Live: Stocks consolidate gains Canberra Times
Shares follow overseas markets up Canberra Times
Shares make strong start Canberra Times
Foreign energy firms pressured ministers to keep wind farm s The Daily Telegraph
Extraction costs hit Total Gulf News
Nymex Crude Oil Edges Higher on Euro Hopes Rig Zone
Oil rises on stimulus speculation Canberra Times
Global markets extend gains after US data Houston Chronicle
French oil giant sees revenue rise 10 percent in first half, The Washington Post
>Global markets extend gains after US data Seattle Post
EU mergers and takeovers (July 27) Reuters
ECB-driven rally runs out of steam in Europe Houston Chronicle

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