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French President Francois Mitterrand raises his cap as he goes for a walk in the streets of Chateau-Chinon in 1995.

French politicians have a long history of keeping their serious illnesses secret

Global Politics

An unhealthy penchant for privacy is not unique to US presidential candidates.

Macky Sall Election Victory in Senegal Called an ‘Example for Africa’

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Why the UK is undecided on helicopters for Libya

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In protest, the French take to the streets

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Harold Pinter dead

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Veterans Day around the world

Arts, Culture & Media

Veterans Day in the U.S. honors all those who’ve done military service. In other countries, the day is set aside to remember the Armistice that ended World War One. The World’s Katy Clark has a global wrap-up of Veterans Day celebrations.

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Bush urges patience

The World’s Jeb Sharp reports on continued efforts by world leaders to head off further damage to the global economy. That includes President Bush urging the American people to be patient.

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Will financial crisis curb E.U. climate control?

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The World’s Gerry Hadden on how the financial crisis is raising concerns about Europe’s ambitious plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Treasuring French cuisine

Arts, Culture & Media

France is trying to persuade UNESCO, the UN agency that protects cultural heritage, to declare French cooking a world treasure. Reporter Anita Elash has the story from Paris.

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Global reaction to bailout talks

Global Politics

The World’s Katy Clark reports on how other countries are reacting to the bailout talks in Washington.