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Paris

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April 21st 2017
I don't know if you noticed that there was a terrorist attack in Paris last night. Three policemen and a tourist were shot and one policeman died, along with the Muslim attacker. I was not there at the time, but by coincidence I was on my way there. In fact,I got off the Metro at the Arc de Triomphe just after the shooting occurred. All I saw were lots of police cars and a Champs-Elyssées that wa ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France

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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