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France fines black comic for anti-Semitism
PARIS (AFP) - French judges ordered a far-right black comedian to pay 20,000 euros (30,000 dollars) Tuesday over an anti-Semitic stunt during a stage show in which he invited a notorious Holocaust denier onto stage.
Nations:France Activities:Holocaust Source:(AFP)
2009-10-27
Microsoft exits as sponsor of 'Family Guy' special
NEW YORK - Fans of "Family Guy" are chortling about Microsoft's belated discovery that a "Family Guy" special might not jibe with the software giant's corporate image.
Activities:Holocaust Source:(AP)
2009-10-27
Far-right leader appears on BBC show amid protests
LONDON (AFP) - The BBC controversially gave a far-right party leader a first appearance Thursday on its flagship political panel show as angry protesters besieged its headquarters.
Nations:U.K. People:Gordon Brown Jack Straw Activities:Holocaust Source:(AFP)
2009-10-22
Lawyer denies Polanski ready to go to America
PARIS (Reuters) - A lawyer for Roman Polanski denied on Wednesday that the film director, now in Swiss custody, may opt to face justice in the United States, where he is wanted on a 1977 sex charge, to avoid lengthy extradition procedures.
Nations:France Switzerland People:Roman Polanski Activities:Roman Polanski Rape Case Holocaust Source:(Reuters)
2009-10-21
Vatican seeks to lure disaffected Anglicans
VATICAN CITY - The Vatican announced Tuesday it was making it easier for Anglicans to convert to Roman Catholicism - a surprise move designed to entice traditionalists opposed to women priests, openly gay clergy and the blessing of same-sex unions.
Nations:Canada Vatican Activities:Holocaust Source:(AP)
2009-10-20
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