'We are bored together. We fight together.'
Article Abstract:
The violent behaviour of young people in inner suburbs has become a very sensitive issue in France. Some observers have stated that there are now extremely serious ethnic, social and religious tensions in the deprived suburbs surrounding France's large cities. However, further investigation reveals that the young people who behave violently towards others from neighbouring suburbs do not regard themselves as being involved in a religious, social or racial conflict. Furthermore, there are many young people in inner suburbs who are not opposed to mainstream France and who want to lead a successful life.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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Shack attack!
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The arson attack carried out on Apr 20, 1999, on Chez Francis, a popular restaurant in Corsica, by the five most senior officers in the GPS, an elite anti-terrorist unit set up in summer 1998, could have serious repercussions for the French government. The GPS reported directly to the Prefect, Bernard Bonnet, the most senior national government official on Corsica. Bonnet in turn reported directly to the office of Prime Minister Lionel Jospin. If it emerges that officials in Jospin's office were aware of the activities of the GPS officers, Jospin himself may be forced to resign.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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Scandale!
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Former French Foreign Minister Roland Dumas is standing trial on charges of embezzling money from state-owned oil concern Elf in the period 1989 to 1993. Particular attention is given to the activities of Christine Deviers-Joncour, his mistress.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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