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University of Paris Opposes Education Reforms
Proposed university reforms in France face opposition from faculty and students. Changes have been passed, strikes continue, and the semester is drawing to an end.
Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen is a fundamental document that helped establish basic human rights and provided the framework of the Revolution.
Sarkozy Plans Anglo-Saxon Reform for Courts
France's judicial system is to be overhauled by president Sarkozy as he plans to scrap the controversial juge d'instruction (examining judge) role.
Rachida Dati Births a Baby and a Mystery
The news that Rachida Dati, France's Justice Minister, has given birth via Caesarean section to a petite fille, Zohra, was met with one question: "Who's the Daddy?"