FRANCOIS FILLON GOVERNMENT UNVEILED
Elysee Palace Secretary General Claude Gueant announces the new government of French Prime Minister Francois Fillon in the courtyard of the Elysee in Paris May 18, 2007. Fillon has unveiled a 15 minister cabinet team that includes seven women. (UPI Photo/William Alix)
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PARIS, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- A bill that would allow non-European Union citizens the right to vote in local elections in France has reached the National Assembly.
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KABUL, Afghanistan, June 29 (UPI) -- Two French journalists held by the Taliban since December 2009 have been freed, officials said Wednesday.
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