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- Germany and France 'WILL give AstraZeneca jab to over-65s' in major U-turn
In an ignominious climb-down, health chiefs in Germany and France have now suggested they could update their policies for the AstraZeneca Covid jab after initially refusing to give it to the over 65s.
Daily Mail. Sun, 28 Feb 2021 01:03:05 GMT. - Why French bulldogs are such frequent targets for thieves
Because the breed is so in demand, French bulldog puppies can fetch between $1,500 and $5,000 or even higher.
Cnnwire. ABC News. Sat, 27 Feb 2021 19:35:03 +0000. - 30 years later, French musician Serge Gainsbourg still a global influence
The Jewish singer-songwriter is go-to reference for British and US artists trying to tap distinctive blend of musical risk-taking
Times of Israel. Sat, 27 Feb 2021 12:34:33 +0000. - Lady Gaga's dogs found safe after gunpoint robbery
The US singer's two French bulldogs were stolen after gunmen attacked and wounded her dog walker.
BBC News. Sat, 27 Feb 2021 04:35:15 GMT. - Lady Gaga's stolen dogs returned safely
"Rain On Me" singer Lady Gaga's stolen French bulldogs were safely delivered to police.
Nate Day. Fox News. Sat, 27 Feb 2021 04:14:43 GMT. - Lady Gaga's French bulldogs found after being stolen at gunpoint
Lady Gaga's French bulldogs have been found safe and unharmed - two days after being stolen at gunpoint in Los Angeles.
Sky News. Sat, 27 Feb 2021 03:27:00 +0000. - Lady Gaga's dog walker Ryan Fischer to make 'full recovery'
Ryan Fischer was shot when two people attacked him and stole the US singer's two French bulldogs.
BBC News. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 23:31:12 GMT. - Covid-19 pandemic blamed for biggest drop in France's births in 45 years
The number of babies born in France in January fell by 13 percent, the biggest drop in 45 years which statisticians on Thursday linked to the coronavirus pandemic.
News Wires. France 24. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:47:39 GMT. - Lady Gaga not targetted in theft of French bulldogs, police say
Lady Gaga was not specifically targetted in the theft of her French bulldogs which were likely stolen as part of a wave of dog robberies, police say.
Graeme Massie. The Independent. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:45:26 GMT. - US, allies respond to Iranian 'provocations' with studied calm
Two European diplomats said they did not expect the United States, or Britain, France and Germany to do more to pressure Iran for now despite what one described as "provocations."
Jerusalem Post. Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:37:47 GMT.
Facts About France
The French Republic, located in western Europe, is governed by an elected
President, who appoints a Prime Minister and presides over a Council of
Ministers. Its bicameral legislature consists of a Senate and a
National Assembly. France's capital city is Paris, and its currency
is the Euro. The primary language used in France is French, and
in 2020, France's estimated population was 65,273,511.
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