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France's Roma expulsions face international probe Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:51PMThe European Commission is looking into France's expulsion of more than 8,000 ethnic Roma, commonly referred to as gypsies, the commission's president told CNN Tuesday.
French protests target president's anti-crime proposals Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:59PMHurling insults against French President Nicolas Sarkozy, crowds of demonstrators marched through the boulevards of eastern Paris to protest his anti-crime measures.
Ups & Downs Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:11AMThe term "Assimilate" is wrong because it is interpreted as disarticulation. The difference is economic structure that is sustainable with the definition of development.
Special Investigation: As France expels its gipsies, is this a chilling echo of the Nazis...or just a desperate ... Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:35PMImages of Roma families being bused to airports have provoked condemnation not just in France but across Europe.
Why France Is Deporting 700 Roma, or Gypsies, to Romania Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:49AMIt's like something out of a bad Cher song. French President Nicolas Sarkozy's conservative government continued its planned deportation of 700 Roma — otherwise known as Gypsies — on Aug. 26 by sending two additional airplanes full of them back to Romania.
Catholic Church decries repatriation of Romas Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 5:10PMSeveral churchmen yesterday joined the chorus criticising President Nicolas Sarkozy’s decision to expel dozens of Roma from France , with one priest praying for Sarkozy to be divinely struck by a heart attack.
Pope urges French to welcome all nationalities Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 11:15AMCASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AFP) - Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday asked French pilgrims to welcome people of all origins, just days after France repatriated more than 200 Roma and Gypsies in a controversial crackdown.
France expels Romas to curb crime and illegal immigration Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:07AMAbout 100 French riot-police officers swooped down on an encampment of Roma in La Courneuve early Thursday, taking names and filling out expulsion orders. Fully padded, but without helmets, the officers were aggressive but polite, accompanied by a Romanian policeman and three interpreters.
France begins controversial Roma expulsion Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:19PMFrance began the controversial expulsion of Roma on Thursday, putting 79 of them on a charter flight out of the country, the spokesman for the French minister of immigration said.
Expulsion of Roma Raises Questions in France Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 8:41PMMany Roma have been caught up in a push by the French government to crack down on crime and illegal immigration.
Expulsion of Roma Raises Questions in France Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:52PMMany Roma have been caught up in a crackdown on crime and illegal immigration.
Expulsion of Roma Raises Questions in France Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:35PMMany Roma have been caught up in a major push by the government of President Nicolas Sarkozy to crack down on crime and illegal immigration.
Sarkozy Finds A Scapegoat - France Begins Controversial Roma Deportations Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 4:15PMHardliners in France have been busy this summer. Already, authorities have shut down dozens of Roma camps in the country and they began deporting the evicted Roma on Thursday. Many suspect political calculation is behind the policy, but it may backfire on President Sarkozy.
Roma in Europe: Persecuted and misunderstood Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 12:39PMThis week, France began deporting members of the Roma population as part of what it says is a crackdown on illegal immigration. It has put the focus back on the Roma, who remain widely misunderstood despite being one of Europe's largest minorities.
Stop the persecution of Roma people, stop deportations from France Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:43AMThe French government has today removed 79 Roma from the country. This first group went “voluntarily”, believing that it was better to go on the state’s terms now rather than be expelled forcibly later.
Criticism mounts over Roma gypsies expulsion Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:13AMMembers of the Roma community. Criticism mounted yesterday of France’s move to expel hundreds of Roma gypsies, with Romania warning of a xenophobic reaction and the EU calling on France to obey migration rules.
French traveling groups block highway after Roma evictions Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 6:10AMEthnic Roma and French travelers have staged a protest on a major highway after hundreds were evicted from an illegal site. The French government is cracking down, vowing to close 300 campsites.
Gypsy Protest Over Evictions Blocks Major Highway In France Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 8:58PM(RTTNews) - Hundreds of Gypsies forcefully evicted from an illegal campsite in a southern French town blocked a major highway near the city of Bordeaux for several hours on Sunday morning, according to local news reports.
Gypsy protest blocks major highway Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 8:30PMMINORITY groups block a major highway in France after hundreds of them were thrown out of an illegal campsite today.
French gypsy protest blocks highway Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 6:29PMMembers of France's Roma, Gypsy and traveler minorities have blocked a major highway outside southwestern port city of Bordeaux.
French Gypsy protest blocks major highway Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 5:09PMBORDEAUX, France : Members of France's Roma, Gypsy and traveller minorities blocked a major highway outside Bordeaux on Sunday after hundreds of them were kicked out of an illegal campsite.
Roma, gypsies block highway in France Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 4:41PMMembers of France’s Roma, gypsy and traveller minorities blocked a major highway outside Bordeaux yesterday after hundreds of them were kicked out of an illegal campsite.
French Gypsy protest blocks major highway Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 3:12PMBORDEAUX, France (AFP) - Members of France's Roma, Gypsy and traveller minorities blocked a major highway outside Bordeaux on Sunday after hundreds of them were kicked out of an illegal campsite.
France: Sarkozy's Gypsy crackdown begins Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 3:38PMFrench police moved in Friday to clear an illegal Gypsy encampment for the first time since President Nicolas Sarkozy announced a crackdown on the minority group.
Sarkozy's crackdown on gipsies begins Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 2:47PMFrench police forcibly moved more than 100 gipsies from an illegal squatter camp as the authorities launched a campaign ordered by President Nicolas Sarkozy to clear up encampments.
Nine O'Clock Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 2:27PMTwo Israeli Air Force CH-53 transport helicopters have asked Romanian authorities for permission to make an emergency landing near Vulpesti, Arges County, citing technical difficulties. The helicopters took part in the Blue Sky 2010 joint training exercise and were on their way back to Israel.
Walker's World: Sarkozy gets tough Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 5:11AMBy MARTIN WALKER UPI Editor Emeritus PARIS, Aug. 2 (UPI) -- In Europe's toughest package of measures targeting immigrants, President Nicolas Sarkozy has announced plans to strip French citizenship from those who threaten the lives of police and other public officials. Nicolas Sarkozy - French nationality law - Police - Police officer - France
Sarkozy under fire for taking aim at Roma Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 4:10AMThe French left joined human rights groups and specialised organisations in criticising an anti-delinquency initiative launched by French President Nicolas Sarkozy yesterday (28 July), which is specifically targeted at the Roma community.
France's 'war on Gypsies' Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:34AMA crackdown on illegal Gypsy camps in France will be increased says President Nicolas Sarkozy.
France vows to tear down Gypsy camps Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 11:41PMby Roland Lloyd Parry PARIS, July 29, 2010 (AFP) - France intensified a crackdown Thursday on illegal Gypsy camps and moved to expel foreign Gypsies breaking the law, after President Nicolas Sarkozy said some in the community posed security problems. The move followed crisis talks called by Sarkozy on Wednesday as part of his declared "war on crime" which prompted rights groups to accuse him of ...
France vows to tear down Gypsy camps Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:11PMPARIS (AFP) - France intensified a crackdown Thursday on illegal Gypsy camps and moved to expel foreign Gypsies breaking the law, after President Nicolas Sarkozy said some in the community posed security problems.
Keeping gypsies and locals on a straight road Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 6:04AMGypsy caravans are a familiar sight each summer in Switzerland, but their arrival often leads to upset among the local population.
Amnesty hits out at forced displacement of Romas Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 6:02AMAmnesty International has slated the forced displacement of thousands of Roma families from their homes in the capital by Italian authorities.
Paris pays homage to gypsy jazz great Django Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 12:21PMPARIS (Reuters) - Not even two paralyzed fingers could prevent Django Reinhardt, born 100 years ago in a caravan, from becoming one of the world's greatest guitarists.
Reader views (0) Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 9:59AMParis is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Django Reinhardt, the founder of gypsy jazz who became one of the world's greatest guitarists despite having two paralysed fingers.
Paris pays homage to gypsy jazz great Django Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 8:32AMNot even two paralysed fingers could prevent Django Reinhardt, born 100 years ago in a caravan, from becoming one of the world's greatest guitarists.
Madonna's Gypsy performers 'pained' when crowd boos her in Romania; say discrimination on rise Tuesday, September 1, 2009 @ 6:21PMBUCHAREST, ROMANIA — A Russian trio performing Gypsy music with Madonna said Friday they were "pained" to see the pop star booed during her Bucharest concert for criticizing widespread discrimination against Gypsies.
Gypsy trio criticises Madonna booing Saturday, August 29, 2009 @ 11:47AMA Russian trio performing Gypsy music with Madonna said they were pained to see her booed in Bucharest for criticising discrimination against Gypsies.
Gypsy trio criticises Madonna booing Saturday, August 29, 2009 @ 1:45AMA Russian trio performing Gypsy music with Madonna said they were 'pained' to see her booed in Bucharest.
Gypsy triocriticizes crowd for booing Madonna Friday, August 28, 2009 @ 6:27PMA Russian trio performing Gypsy music with Madonna said Friday they were "pained" to see the pop star booed during her Bucharest concert for criticizing widespread discrimination against Gypsies.
Gypsies criticize crowd for booing Madonna Friday, August 28, 2009 @ 12:55PMA trio performing Gypsy music with Madonna criticize the crowd for booing the singer.
Gypsy trio criticizes crowd for booing Madonna Friday, August 28, 2009 @ 8:07AMA Russian trio performing Gypsy music with Madonna said Friday they were "pained" to see the pop star booedduring her Bucharest concert for criticizing widespread discrimination against Gypsies.
Gypsy trio criticizes crowd for booing Madonna Friday, August 28, 2009 @ 7:39AMA Russian trio performing Gypsy music with Madonna said Friday they were "pained" to see the pop star booed during her Bucharest concert for criticizing widespread discrimination against Gypsies. Thousands of people applauded the trio's performance with Madonna in Bucharest on Wednesday night during her worldwide "Sticky and Sweet" tour. But minutes later they booed and jeered the pop star when ...
Gypsy trio criticizes Madonna booing Thursday, August 27, 2009 @ 4:33PMMadonna condemned widespread discrimination against Roma, or Gypsies.
Irish travellers: 'A house is like a prison' Wednesday, July 22, 2009 @ 2:18AMAs part of a series for the World Service on Roma across Europe, Katia Moskvitch of BBC Russian compares the situation of Irish Travellers in Britain.
N Irish increasingly resent minorities: poll Wednesday, June 24, 2009 @ 4:04PMNorthern Ireland’s population is becoming more prejudiced against people of different races and sexual orientations, and while religious divisions are less prevalent they remain a problem, a survey showed yesterday.
Northern Irish increasingly resent minorities Wednesday, June 24, 2009 @ 3:14AMNorthern Ireland's population is becoming more prejudiced against people of different races and sexual orientations, and while religious divisions are less prevalent they remain a problem, a survey showed on Wednesday.
N.Irish increasingly resent minorities -survey Tuesday, June 23, 2009 @ 6:11PMSource: Reuters BELFAST, June 24 (Reuters) - Northern Ireland's population is becoming more prejudiced against people of different races and sexual orientations, and while religious divisions are less prevalent they ...
Lords refuse to hear Travellers' appeal, whilst UN pledges support Wednesday, May 20, 2009 @ 5:35AMDale Farm residents' hopes of an eleventh hour reprieve from eviction have been crushed by the House of Lords' refusal to hear their appeal - a matter of hours after a spirited meeting in parliament saw the UN pledge its support.