Wednesday, June 14, 2006
AND PRESUMABLY THIS WASN'T ABOUT IRAQ EITHER
AFP:
They were probably "angry" over, umm, France's pledge to stand by the U.S. and Britain in any confrontation with Saddam Hussein's regime.
Well, that last one is France's problem now.
Presumably, her current love hopes she hasn't fallen in love with any of those clients.
Oh, and of course:
And I'll admit to liking France overall, but I don't particularly like her. ¶ by Robert, Wednesday, June 14, 2006
AFP:
A French court has handed down prison terms ranging from six months to 10 years on more than 20 Islamic radicals convicted of planning to carry out attacks on the Eiffel Tower and other targets in Paris...
...Prosecutors at the six-week trial which ended last month said that in December 2002 the group was close to attacking targets including the Eiffel Tower, the Les Halles shopping centre, police stations, and Israeli interests...
...Prosecutors at the six-week trial which ended last month said that in December 2002 the group was close to attacking targets including the Eiffel Tower, the Les Halles shopping centre, police stations, and Israeli interests...
They were probably "angry" over, umm, France's pledge to stand by the U.S. and Britain in any confrontation with Saddam Hussein's regime.
...Ten year sentences were given to Merouane Benhamed, 33, who was described in court as the group's chief, and to Menad Benchellali, 32...
Among those convicted Wednesday was Chelali Benchellali, the imam of a mosque in the southeastern city of Lyon and father of Menad.
Another of his sons, Mourad Benchellali, was one of seven French detainees held at the US base at Guantanamo Bay. Released in July 2004, Mourad now faces terrorist-related charges in France along with five others...
Among those convicted Wednesday was Chelali Benchellali, the imam of a mosque in the southeastern city of Lyon and father of Menad.
Another of his sons, Mourad Benchellali, was one of seven French detainees held at the US base at Guantanamo Bay. Released in July 2004, Mourad now faces terrorist-related charges in France along with five others...
Well, that last one is France's problem now.
...Benhamed's lawyer Isabelle Coutant-Peyre denounced the verdict, saying the defendants were "convicted because they are Muslims. This serves the intrests of the US, Algeria and Russia. France has the job of convicting Muslims who are a proiblem (sic) to these powers."...
Presumably, her current love hopes she hasn't fallen in love with any of those clients.
Oh, and of course:
...She admits being vehemently anti-American, describing the US as "imperialist" and "tyrannical"...
And I'll admit to liking France overall, but I don't particularly like her. ¶ by Robert, Wednesday, June 14, 2006
