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Fears Of 'Eurabia' - How Much Allah Can The Old Continent Bear

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:11:55 GMT

Does the Swiss vote reveal an attitude that a majority in Europe would also support if given the opportunity? This would also explain why criticism of the vote was so vehement.
Source: Free Internet Press

Fear influences attitudes toward Muslims

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:36:15 GMT

Europe , once again, finds itself thrust into another round of soul-searching precipitated by yet another clash over integrating - or not integrating - a swelling Muslim population.
Source: Times of India

French minister accused in plot on Camara

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:51:11 GMT

CONAKRY, Guinea, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- French leaders are denying reports from Guinea that France's foreign minister was involved in a plot to kill the leader of Guinea's ruling junta.
Source: United Press International

Guinea's junta accuses Kouchner

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:16:20 GMT

France's Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner was involved in a plot to kill the leader of Guinea's ruling junta, the country's military rulers say.
Source: BBC News

Sarkozy defends Swiss minaret decision

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:18:45 GMT

THE French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, has voiced sympathy for Switzerland's controversial decision to ban the building of minarets, calling on religious practitioners to avoid ''ostentation'' and ''provocation'' for fear of upsetting others.
Source: Sydney Morning Herald

Quoted in 'Guinea Accuses of Involvement in Last Thursday's Shooting'

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:18:10 GMT

said in Voice of America:

The French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner was one of the people who condemned that assassination of demonstrators, and Moussa Dadis Camara and his government were not glad and they accused Mr. Kouchner to be friend of one of the opponents (of the government)

Europe may add little on the Iranian nuclear standoff

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:46:43 GMT

European governments are maintaining a united public position as the long-running crisis over Iran’s nuclear program slouches toward its next stage.
Source: Lebanon Daily Star

David Miliband greets Bernard Kouchner with a kiss

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:59:09 GMT

What began with a firm handshake ended in a familiar kiss with the French foreign minister, as Guido Westerwelle, the German foreign affairs minister, looked on.
Source: The Telegraph

EU mulls proposal on Jerusalem as joint capital

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:32:24 GMT

BRUSSELS -- European Union foreign ministers discussed a proposal Tuesday for the 27-nation bloc to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of both Israel and a future Palestinian state.
Source: The State

Quoted in 'France wants financial tax in climate accord'

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:11:17 GMT

Bernard Kouchner said in Khaleej Times Green:

the huge success coming soon. Let’s hope. We’ll see ... We are now a bit more optimistic of getting a political statement at the end of Copenhagen.

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Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:24:45 GMT

France's Foreign and European Affairs minister Bernard Kouchner leaves the Elysee Palace after the weekly cabinet meeting, on October 7, 2009 in Paris.

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Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:19:19 GMT

France's Foreign and European Affairs minister Bernard Kouchner addresses journalists as he leaves the Elysee Palace after the weekly cabinet meeting, on October 7, 2009 in Paris.

Bernard Kouchner exclusive interview - 23 Mar 09

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:45:48 GMT