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Paul McCartney accepts France's Legion of Honour
08/09/2012 - FRANCE

Paul McCartney accepts France's Legion of Honour

President François Hollande on Saturday bestowed France's Legion of Honour on Paul McCartney, co-founder of the legendary Beatles rock band. The award of France's highest civilian honour took place at a closed ceremony at the Elysée Palace.
Greece's urban exodus
10/10/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

Greece's urban exodus

First, Greeks are leaving big city unemployment behind, but with what consequences? Next, Poles go to the polls and make Donald Tusk the first Prime Minister to win a second term since the end of Communism. Finally, we find out why one Italian priest in Naples now has to have his own bodyguard.
The ‘food insecure’ Muppet
10/10/2011 - INTERNATIONAL PRESS REVIEW

The ‘food insecure’ Muppet

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Mon. 10/10/11. The Guardian welcomes the high turnout in round one of the Socialist Primary in France - the opposition has turned into a "capable contender", says the paper. The "Occupy Wall Street" movement continues to get a lot of coverage. And a new Muppet made a special appearance on Sesame Street last night. Her name is Lily and she’s "food insecure".
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