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Lisa Bryant

Lisa Bryant reports for VOA from Paris.

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January 16, 2011
Tunisia Protests Call for Ruling Party to Leave Government

More protests rock Tunisia as prime minister prepares to name an interim government
January 15, 2011
Tunisian Human Rights Lawyer says More Political Change is Needed

Radia Nasraoui believes all of those linked to Ben Ali's regime must leave power
January 15, 2011
Sporadic Fighting Continues as Tunisia Tries to Form a New Cabinet

New government is expected to be announced Monday
January 15, 2011
Calm Slowly Returning to Tunisia, But Security Still Tight

Meantime, police arrested the head of the presidential guard of deposed Tunisian leader Ben Ali
January 14, 2011
New Leader in Tunisia Calls for a Unity Government

It was another tumultuous day in Tunisia's capital, marked by gunshots and fast-paced series of political changes
January 11, 2011
Portugal Raise $1.6 Billion in Bond Auction

After months of bleak financial news, Lisbon finally gets reprieve, bond auction closely watched in Europe
January 10, 2011
China Denies Involvement in Renault Corporate Espionage Scandal

French media, some politicians floated allegations Renault executives were supplying information on company's electric cars to China
January 09, 2011
France Blames Al-Qaida for Killings of French Hostages in Niger

French defense minister visits Niger as concern grows that France is a key target of Islamic extremists in Africa's Sahel region
January 04, 2011
Obama, Sarkozy to Discuss Monetary System Friday

French president Nicolas Sarkozy may raise a key idea he wants to push - reordering world monetary system
January 04, 2011
Poll Finds French, Germans Think Muslims Have Not Fully Integrated

Study confirms rising tensions in traditionally Christian Europe with its new Muslim population
January 02, 2011
Terror Trial of Eight Men Begins in France

Concern runs high about terrorism in Europe as nations raise terrorism alert levels in recent months
December 29, 2010
Media Watchdog Says 2010 Dangerous Year for Journalists

Reporters Without Borders says number of journalists killed in 2010 actually declined 25 percent compared to 2009
December 28, 2010
Five Arrested in Plot to Attack Danish Paper

Authorities describe plotters as militant Islamists, some with ties to international terrorist networks
December 26, 2010
Gbagbo Makes His Case to French Media

In interviews with Le Figaro and Le Monde newspapers, Ivorian President accuses France, US of plotting to remove him
December 24, 2010
Despite Cold Weather, Paris Christmas Flea Market is Big Attraction

Vanves flea market on the edge of the city is an adventure for many die-hard customers
December 23, 2010
Christmas Travelers Snowed Under in Europe

Snow and freezing rain disrupt road, rail and air travel in region leaving many stranded
December 21, 2010
First Haitian Adoptees Arrive in Paris

Their arrival ends months of waiting, but not the controversy over their adoption
December 14, 2010
6 Prominent Kenyans Accused of Crimes Against Humanity

International Criminal Court prosecutor says they were complicit in ethnic violence following Kenya's 2007 elections
December 14, 2010
European Austerity Measures Draw Protests

Greeks take to streets disrupting essential services following widespread public discontent against spending cuts, other tough measures
December 14, 2010
EU May Investigate Kosovo PM for Organ Trafficking

Spokeswoman says EU aware of report accusing Kosovo PM Hashim Thaci of organ trafficking following 1998-1999 war with Serbia

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