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Cannes

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July 9th 2008
Although the alarm is set for 4.00, I am up at 3.30. Realising that I am too excited to go back to sleep, I pull myself out of bed. It is dark and raining. Oh, joy. I turn on Sky News (the BBC, bless them, does not see the need to do international weather). The weather report finally comes on. The perky, blond announcer tells me that although England is doomed to be raining and cold for the ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more