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Hearing to test Strauss-Kahn's claims of 'diplomatic immunity'
25/03/2012 - France - United States

Hearing to test Strauss-Kahn's claims of 'diplomatic immunity'

Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn's claim that he was protected by diplomatic immunity against allegations of sexual assault will be tested in a New York hearing this week, paving the way for possible civil action, it was reported Sunday.
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'One year later, the country is still in shock'
09/03/2012 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'One year later, the country is still in shock'

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri. 09/03/12: Many French papers are looking at the situation in Japan one year after the devastating earthquake that triggered a deadly tsunami and a nuclear catastrophe. Meanwhile, Nicolas Sarkozy gives and exclusive interview to a local newspaper ahead of a commemoration of the end of the Algerian war. And female students at Cambridge say Dominique Strauss-Kahn is not welcome at their university.
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Drama in the Bin Laden household
09/03/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Drama in the Bin Laden household

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Fri. 09/03/12: International papers explore the consequences of the killings of an Italian and a British national as Special Forces were trying to rescue them in Nigeria. Meanwhile, an independent Pakistani investigation gives a comprehensive account of Osama Bin Laden’s final days. And female students at Cambridge say Dominique Strauss-Kahn is not welcome at their university.
Cambridge students protest Strauss-Kahn invite
09/03/2012 - UK

Cambridge students protest Strauss-Kahn invite

Disgraced French politician Dominique Strauss Kahn, accused of numerous predatory sexual attacks against women, is due to address the UK’s famed Cambridge University Union Society Friday, prompting an outcry from female students.
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US hearing for Strauss-Kahn civil case delayed
06/03/2012 - FRANCE

US hearing for Strauss-Kahn civil case delayed

A New York court said Tuesday that the first hearing of a civil case brought by a hotel maid against former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, in which she alleges that he sexually assaulted her, will be delayed until March 28.
New court date for Strauss-Kahn
23/02/2012 - FRANCE

New court date for Strauss-Kahn

The sun never sets on former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s legal battle over allegations of sexual assault in New York and knowingly participating in an illegal prostitution racket in northern France. He is due before French judges next month.
The hell that is Homs
23/02/2012 - IN THE PAPERS NATIONAL

The hell that is Homs

Syria's the focus for today's French papers - after the deaths of two Western journalists, including a French photographer, on Tuesday. We also look at Nicolas Sarkozy's plan to cut unemployment, and the charges facing Dominique Strauss-Kahn.
Strauss-Kahn to be released from custody
22/02/2012 - FRANCE

Strauss-Kahn to be released from custody

Dominique Strauss-Kahn was set to be released Wednesday from a French police station after two days of questioning over his role in sex parties that illegally used prostitutes. He is to be issued with a summons to reappear a later date.
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Stuck in a European trap
22/02/2012 - IN THE PAPERS NATIONAL

Stuck in a European trap

It's Greece that dominates the French headlines - with plenty of papers saying there are big holes in the bailout, and all it's done is stave off an inevitable default.
Le Huffington Post's DSK dilemma
21/02/2012 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Le Huffington Post's DSK dilemma

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, Tues. 21/2/2012: Anne Sinclair is the editor of Le Huffington Post. She is also Dominique Strauss Kahn's wife. With Strauss-Kahn in police custody today answering questions about his alleged connections to a Lille-based prostitution ring, we look at how Le Huffington Post covered the story. Also, Sarkozy campaign music, with a twist.
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