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Albert Camus on his way to the Pantheon?
In this edition, architect Zaha Hadid presented her latest masterpiece, the MAXXI museum of Rome dedicated to the contemporary creativity. Frederic Martel talks about a French debate around Albert Camus: Does he deserve to enter in the Pantheon?
AVIATION
Air France A380, world’s largest airliner, lands in NYC in transatlantic debut
With 538 passengers on board, an Air France A380, the world’s largest civilian aircraft, landed in New York Friday after its first transatlantic flight.
AVIATION
Air France A380, world's largest civilian aircraft, set for transatlantic debut
Shortly before noon Friday, an Air France A380, the world's largest civilian airliner, will take off from Paris for New York on its first transatlantic flight with 538 passengers on board.
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2010 FIFA World Cup - European Union - France - French Press Review - Ireland - Paris
Thierry Henry’s “hand of god” sends France to World Cup
IThe French papers breathe a sigh of relief this morning after France narrowly defeated Ireland to qualify for the World Cup. Several front pages lead with the photo of Thierry Henry’s contentious handball.
exhibitions - literature - Paris
'The master of the Eclipse and other stories'
In this edition, Lebanese-American author Etel Adnan presents her latest book 'Master of the Eclipse', a new collection of short stories. And a retrospective of Chomo's work is at the Halle Saint-Pierre in Paris.
FRANCE
Paris "free cash" publicity stunt turns ugly
A publicity stunt involving envelopes of cash thrown at pedestrians from the top of a Paris bus turned ugly after it was canceled for security reasons. Youths angry at losing out on fast cash smashed shop windows and overturned cars.
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TENNIS - PARIS MASTERS
French title holder Tsonga to face Nadal in quarter finals
Former world number one, Rafael Nadal, was forced to save five match points before defeating Tommy Robredo. In the Paris Master quarter finals he'll face title holder Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (pictured) who defeated fellow Frenchman Gilles Simon.
TENNIS - PARIS MASTERS
Federer stunned by Benneteau, Nadal escapes early exit
World top-seed Roger Federer was defeated by France's Julien Benneteau (picture) in the Paris Masters' second round Wednesday, while former number one Rafael Nadal said he felt "lucky" to have edged out Nicolas Almagro.
TENNIS - PARIS MASTERS
Russia’s Davydenko and title holder Tsonga advance to the third round
The majority of the favourites in the Paris Masters Open have survived the second round, such as Russia's Nikolay Davydenko (pictured) who defeated German Benjamin Becker and French title holder Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
music - Paris
Artists on stage in Paris!
In this edition, it is music day with Amobe Mevegue. Let's start with Cesaria Evora who is in Paris for her new album. And Paul McCartney, Yannick Noah and aboriginal singer Gurrumul Yunupingu are on stage to share their commitment.
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