Thursday April 29, 2004, Paris, France

CONFÉRENCE DE PRESSE DE JACQUES CHIRAC

20040429 - France - - Paris CONFÉRENCE DE PRESSE DE JACQUES CHIRAC Ref:DL103229_034 - © Jacques Langevin / Deadline Photo Press

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Sunday June 6, 2004, Arromanches-sur-Mer, Calvados, France

60 EME ANNIVERSAIRE DU DÉBARQUEMENT: CÉRÉMONIE D'ARROMANCHES

20040606 - France - Calvados - Arromanches-sur-Mer 60 EME ANNIVERSAIRE DU DÉBARQUEMENT: CÉRÉMONIE D'ARROMANCHES Jacques Chirac a rendu hommage dimanche aux "soldats de la liberté" venus délivrer l'Europe du joug nazi le 6 juin 1944, tout en exaltant "l'exemplarité de la réconciliation franco-allemande". Ref:DL103674_007 - © Jacques Langevin / Deadline Photo Press

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Saturday June 5, 2004, Calvados, France

60th Anniversary of D Day landing

Prince Charles attended the ceremony at the museum and at Pegasus Bridge alongside British World War II veterans and numerous visitors he shook hands with.

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April 2004, Saint-Désir-de-Lisieux, France

LES VÉTÉRANS ALLEMANDS DE LA GUERRE 1939_1945

20040400 - France - - Saint-Désir-de-Lisieux LES VÉTÉRANS ALLEMANDS DE LA GUERRE 1939_1945 Ce cimetière abrite 3735 tombes de soldats allemands tués durant la guerre. Ref:DL103084_064 - © Jacques Langevin / Deadline Photo Press *** Local Caption *** This cemetery countains 3735 graves of German soldiers who died during WWII.

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Sunday June 6, 2004, Colleville-sur-Mer, Calvados, France

60 EME ANNIVERSAIRE DU DÉBARQUEMENT

Cérémonie au cimétière américain de Colleville. En présence de Jacques Chirac et G.W. Bush. Ref:DL103673_041 - © Jacques Langevin / Deadline Photo Press

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November 2002, France

MECCA COLA, the soft drink for the muslim market

Tawfik Mathlouti, 46 years old, is a journalist, director of a broadcast station ñ Radio Méditerranée -, and a businessman. This frenchman native from Tunisia launched Mecca-Cola, a soda for muslims. Since he marketed the beverage on the 5th of November, Mecca-Cola is ordered from all over the world. The first 320000 bottles where distributed within two days in France.« The name of Mecca-Cola for our beverage is very important, says Tawfik Mathlouthi, Mecca is the name of an indian tribe in the state of Washington. These Indians were all exterminated around 1920 by white people ». But Mecca is also the name of the holy muslim city in Saudi Arabia. One million of bottles of Mecca-Cola were sold within ten days in France. Saudi Arabia ordered five million of bottles per month. Even Bangladesh is interested. In Europe Mecca-Cola is sold in Belgium, Holland, Germany, England ans since a few days also in Italy and in Spain. Interest came even up from the United States. » Other products are also in preparation : Mecca-Orange, Mecca-Tonic or Mecca-Mint. A bottle of Mecca-Cola and the sticker which explains that 20% of the benefits are distributed to Palestinian humanitarian associations. Due to security reasons the exact location of the factory cannot be given.

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April 2002, Cannes, Alpes Maritimes, France

Preparations for the Cannes Film Festival

Preparations for the Cannes Film Festival. The cooking of the Martinez Hotel. The chef tastes the dish "Stockfish."

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Friday May 14, 2004, Roissy, France

Iranian man has been living in an Airport for 16 years

Iranian Mersham Karimi Nasseri, also known as "Albert" is a stateless squatter at the Roissy Charles de Gaulle 1 terminal at the international airport. His life has inspired the new film by director Steven Spielberg, "The Terminal" starring Tom Hanks.

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Wednesday February 18, 2004, Teheran, Iran

Last days of the electoral campaign in Teheran

The reform party deputee and candidate to the elections Djamileh Kadivar in her election headquarters

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April 2002, Cannes, Alpes Maritimes, France

Preparations for the Cannes Film Festival

Preparations for the Cannes Film Festival. The concierge of the Martinez Hotel.

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April 2004, Caen, Calvados, France

LES VÉTÉRANS ALLEMANDS DE LA GUERRE 1939_1945

20040400 - France - Calvados - Caen LES VÉTÉRANS ALLEMANDS DE LA GUERRE 1939_1945 Rudolf Gottstein et sa femme Annl, allemands d'origine Sudète. La photo est celle du village d'où ils viennent, Maffersdorpf. Ref:DL103084_001 - © Jacques Langevin / Deadline Photo Press *** Local Caption *** Rudolf Gottstein and his wife Annl, born German citizens. The picture they hold represents Maffersdorpf, the village them come from.

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April 2004, Hermivale-les-Vaux, Calvados, France

LES VÉTÉRANS ALLEMANDS DE LA GUERRE 1939_1945

20040400 - France - Calvados - Hermivale-les-Vaux LES VÉTÉRANS ALLEMANDS DE LA GUERRE 1939_1945 Kurt, et sa femme Yvonne chez eux. Ref:DL103084_041 - © Jacques Langevin / Deadline Photo Press *** Local Caption *** Kurt, German World war II veteran and his wife at home.

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April 2004, Beuvron-en-Auge, Calvados, France

LES VÉTÉRANS ALLEMANDS DE LA GUERRE 1939_1945

20040400 - France - Calvados - Beuvron-en-Auge LES VÉTÉRANS ALLEMANDS DE LA GUERRE 1939_1945 Wolfgang Sachtleben et sa femme Léonie dans les rues de Beuvron en Auge. Ref:DL103084_020 - © Jacques Langevin / Deadline Photo Press *** Local Caption *** Wolfgang Sachtleben and his wife Léonie in a street of their village, Beuvron Sur Auge.

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April 2004, Hermivale-les-Vaux, Calvados, France

LES VÉTÉRANS ALLEMANDS DE LA GUERRE 1939_1945

20040400 - France - Calvados - Hermivale-les-Vaux LES VÉTÉRANS ALLEMANDS DE LA GUERRE 1939_1945 Kurt, et sa femme Yvonne devant leur maison. Ref:DL103084_039 - © Jacques Langevin / Deadline Photo Press *** Local Caption *** Kurt, German World war II veteran and his wife in front of his house.

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April 2004, Ravenoville, Calvados, France

LES VÉTÉRANS ALLEMANDS DE LA GUERRE 1939_1945

20040400 - France - Calvados - Ravenoville LES VÉTÉRANS ALLEMANDS DE LA GUERRE 1939_1945 Horst Kuhlbrodt, devant sa maison, sur une plage près de Utha Beach. Ref:DL103084_055 - © Jacques Langevin / Deadline Photo Press *** Local Caption *** Horst Kuhlbrodt in front of his house on a beach near the famous Uttah Beach.

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Thursday May 1, 2003, Paris, France

May 1st protest in France

Job and retirement protection are the main themes that the Labor Union and the protestors want to raise awareness about.

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Saturday November 15, 2003, Paris, Iles de France, France

Sale of Concorde memorabilia at Christie's in Paris

Auction for the Air France foundation for the Problems of Childhood. Cette dame non identifiée vient d'acquérir le nez du Concorde pour une somme de 420.000 Euros. Ref:DL101919_014

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Wednesday July 9, 2003, Paris, France

DEFILE "VALENTINO" COLLECTION HAUTE COUTURE AUTOMNE HIVER 2003-2004

20030709-France--Paris DEFILE "VALENTINO" COLLECTION HAUTE COUTURE AUTOMNE HIVER 2003-2004 Ref: DL101052_002 - © Jacques Langevin/Deadline Photo Press

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Wednesday July 9, 2003, Paris, France

Gaultier Haute Couture collection Fashion Show

Gaultier Haute Couture collection Fall/Winter 2003-2004.

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Wednesday July 9, 2003, Paris, France

Gaultier Haute Couture collection Fashion Show

Gaultier Haute Couture collection Fall/Winter 2003-2004.

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Friday February 20, 2004, Tehran, Iran

Iranians vote in Parliamentary Elections

Near Tehran University, a few students wait on line to vote. The polling station is set up in mobile unit van.

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Friday February 20, 2004, Tehran, Iran

Iranians voting in the Parliamentary Elections

On the Boulevard of the Revolution, close to the university, some Iranian voters consult lists, fill out and cast their ballots in the parliamentary elections. Polling stations across Iran opened for parliamentary elections expected to see religious conservatives tighten their grip over the Islamic republic after most reformist candidates were barred from standing.

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Friday February 20, 2004, Tehran, Iran

Iranians voting in the Parliamentary Elections

In the Mosque Ghods, Iranian men and women voters consult lists, fill out and cast their ballots in the parliamentary elections. Polling stations across Iran opened for parliamentary elections expected to see religious conservatives tighten their grip over the Islamic republic after most reformist candidates were barred from standing.

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Wednesday February 18, 2004, Teheran, Iran

Last days of the electoral campaign in Teheran

Ambiance and youth at an election meeting of the reform party which has gathered a majority of women

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Sunday February 15, 2004, Téhéran, Iran

CAMPAGNE ÉLECTORALE À TÉHÉRAN

20040215 - Iran - - Téhéran CAMPAGNE ÉLECTORALE À TÉHÉRAN Dessin appelant à un parlement libre, pendant la campagne électorale legislative, alors que des passants regardent les panneaux des candidats. Ref:DL102505_002 - © Jacques Langevin / Deadline Photo Press

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Tuesday March 30, 2004, Saint-Nazaire, France

Assembly of giant Airbus A380

The various sections of the Airbus A380 are built up at the Bron factory in Saint-Nazaire. The final assembly will take place in Toulouse

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Tuesday May 13, 2003, Paris, France

Unions strike to reform the retirement system

Gare de Lion train station in Paris. Trains have been commuting much less frequently due to the union strike against the government's plans to reform the retirement system.

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April 2002, Cannes, Alpes Maritimes, France

Preparations for the Cannes Film Festival

Preparations for the Cannes Film Festival. The boardwalk of the Noga Hilton Hotel off the beach of the Croisette walkway.

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April 2002, Cannes, Alpes Maritimes, France

Preparations for the Cannes Film Festival

Preparations for the Cannes Film Festival. The boardwalk of the Martinez Hotel.

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