France’s Justice Minister Rachida Dati has given birth to a baby girl, Zohra.
Dati is unmarried and the identity of the father remains secret. Dati will only say she has “a complicated private life.”
Several prominent European men have give public denials that they are the father, including a former Spanish Prime Minister and a sports figure.
Imagine [...]
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Court Approves Sarkozy Voodoo Doll But Pricking Harms President’s Dignity
Posted in November 29th, 2008
A court case against Nicolas Sarkozy voodoo dolls has ruled in favor of the voodoo doll maker.
Sarkozy had sought to halt the sale of the dolls, claiming it infringed on the rights to his own image.
The court did not agree but in an odd ruling claimed that the manufacturer must post a statement with the [...]
Comic Book Illustrates Intrigue In France’s First Family
Posted in November 26th, 2008
A new comic book depicts France’s First Lady, Carla Bruni, as the one in charge of the household. Supposedly laden with secrets from inside sources, the 62-page comic casts the 40-year-old model-turned-first-lady-turned-pop-singer as controlling her husband, French President Nicolas Sarkozy. The comic appears to be an exceptional read as it blends investigative reporting, satire and [...]
Sarkozy Threatens To Sue Voodoo Doll Maker
Posted in October 22nd, 2008
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has threatened to sue the makers of a voodoo doll featuring Sarkozy. The doll includes pins and a “voodoo instructive manual” that lists controversial quotes by Sarkozy.
Sarkozy’s lawyer wrote to the maker of the dolls telling them that Sarkozy owns the exclusive rights to his likeness. The doll’s maker was told [...]
Israel To “Eat” Iran?
Posted in October 5th, 2008
During his Middle East tour, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner responded in English to a question about Iranian nuclear weapons providing that country protection from an Israeli attack.
“I honestly don’t believe that it will give any immunity to Iran. First, because you will eat them before. And this is the danger. Because Israel has always said that it [...]
French Minister Pregnant…But Won’t Say Who The Father Is
Posted in September 4th, 2008
While America has been consumed by Bristol Palin’s pregnancy, another high-profile pregnancy has caught the attention of the world. French Justice Minister Rachida Dati is pregnant. That probably would not be noteworthy except she is not married. Besides, she is not telling anyone who the father is.
Dati has been considered a role model because she [...]
Eight Cent Elections Office Error Threatens Disqualification Of Candidates
Posted in August 8th, 2008
The race for a school board in Florida is hinging on eight cents. Five of the six candidates filed their candidacies in June and paid with a check for $1,635.40. The candidates were give verbal instructions to write the checks for that amount by the Supervisor of Elections office. One candidate, Jonathan Williams, read the [...]
French Prime Minister Thinks Quebec Is A Country
Posted in July 4th, 2008
French Prime Minister François Fillon speaking at an event to celebrate Quebec City’s 400th birthday, twice mentioned that the Canadian province of Quebec was a country.
While addressing the Quebec Premier, Fillon referred to “your country, Mr. Premier.”
Later while discussing a proposed agreement on professional qualifications between France and Quebec, Fillon referred to the proposal “taking place [...]
Ignore Irish Vote Says EU Leader
Posted in July 1st, 2008
by Glenn Church in Czech Republic, European Union, France, Ireland, Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, Václav Klaus
Irish voters recently rejected the Lisbon European Union Treaty. This treaty was a redrafting of the Constitution rejected by French and Dutch voters three years ago.
Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, former French President and drafter of the EU Constitution, has suggested that the Irish will have to vote again until they get it right. “There is no [...]
Bush For President Of Nigeria?
Posted in June 19th, 2008
by Glenn Church in Argentina, Arkansas, China, Egypt, France, George Bush, Great Britain, India, Iran, Jordan, Mexico, Nigeria, Palestine, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey
In a World Public Opinion poll, 42% of Americans said George Bush inspired a lot or some confidence in them.
The lowest marks are understandable, primarily Middle East Countries–Palestine 3 percent, Jordan 4 percent, Iran 6 percent, Turkey 7 percent and Egypt 8 percent.
The next level is a bit surprising, as it has some [...]