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France Science will drive innovation in NASCAR racing
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service Distributed by The Sports Xchange CONCORD, N.C.-- With the tightest competition possible the overriding goal of NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France, the sanctioning body has increased the separation between the competition side of the business and the research-and-development side. "What we've decided to think about is, as we go along, getting more ...
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France Tracks shy away from Air Titan due to cost
CONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR chairman Brian France says he believes the Air Titan drying system is great for the sport. That doesn't mean it's for everyone. France said Air Titan, which uses compressed air to move water off the track and then dry the surface, is available to all tracks. But he said not all tracks are taking advantage of the system due to the "cost issue." ...
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France NASCAR not talking to IndyCar about double
NASCAR chairman Brian France says the organization is not talking with IndyCar about making it easier for drivers who want to try racing in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same ...
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Attacker stabs uniformed French soldier in Paris
A man armed with a box cutter on Saturday attacked a French soldier patrolling the business district of Paris and stabbed him in the neck, police sources ...
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France doesnt back Charlotte-to-Vegas idea
Ricky Craven previews the Coca-Cola 600 CONCORD, N.C. -- NASCAR chairman Brian France is not in favor of moving a Sprint Cup race from Charlotte Motor Speedway to Las Vegas. Earlier this week, Speedway Motorsports Inc. chairman Bruton Smith said there was a 70 percent chance he would seek to move the October Chase race from CMS to his 1.5-mile track in Sin City. That would leave the hub of ...
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Between 180-200 French militants have fought in Syria Le Monde
al Qaeda -linked Nusra Front. About two dozen have already returned to France, Le Monde said. The newspaper also quoted security sources as saying France was worried about the risk of attacks by those returning home from the conflict. But security sources said they lacked the legal means to monitor returning fighters effectively as too little was known about the Islamist brigades they had ...
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French gay marriage opponent may skip rally
A high-profile opponent of same-sex marriage in France said she will not attend a major opposition rally in Paris, saying her presence "crystallizes hatred." Frigide Barjot told reporters Friday she had been threatened by other more-radical opponents of legalizing homosexual marriages and would likely not take part in Sunday's event. "I would like to go but my presence ...
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French soldier stabbed in neck police source
PARIS (Reuters) - A French soldier patrolling a business area of western Paris was stabbed in the neck on Saturday by a man who quickly fled the scene and was still being sought, a police source said. The soldier, patrolling as part of France's Vigipirate anti-terrorist surveillance plan, was injured in the stabbing around 1800 p.m. but would survive, the source said. French daily Le ...
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France’s Alize Cornet claims Strasbourg International title
France's Alize Cornet defeated Lucie Hradecka of the Czech Republic 7-6 (4), 6-0 in the Stragbourg International final on Saturday. (file photo) (PHILIPPE ...
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Year later Serena Williams seeks more in Paris
Serena Williams of the United States adjusts her hair during a press conference for the 2013 French Open tennis tournament, at Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday May, 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Christophe ...
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France rules out Iran joining in Syria peace talks
ABU DHABI - France's foreign minister on Saturday ruled out Iran taking part in a proposed Syria peace conference, saying Tehran was involved in the conflict and had no desire for peace.Laurent Fabius will host Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry at a dinner on Monday to discuss how to nudge Syrian President Bashar Assad and the Syrian opposition ...
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Rafael Nadal Is Probably Going to Win Another French Open—Oddly Enough
AP / Manu Fernandez Every time I watch Rafael Nadal play tennis on a clay court, I'm reminded of a quote from former NBA coach Doug Collins, in which Collins describes the nearly impossible task of defeating a Michael Jordan led-Bulls team in the NBA ...
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Shurat HaDin Arrest France 2 bureau chief in wake of al-Dura report
[Dr. Aaron Lerner - IMRA: In response to question from IMRA if Nitsana Darshan-Leitner plans to file a complaint herself with the police, Shurat HaDin responded that: "There are many victims of the second Intifada who would be willing to file a complaint against him, and indeed this may prove to be the case as a result of this development." ] Shurat HaDin - Israel Law Center ...
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Montanes Prepares Nice-Ly for French Open
(Reuters) - Albert Montanes warmed up for the French Open in perfect fashion with a 6-0 7-6 victory over Gael Monfils in the final of the Nice Open on Saturday as he claimed his sixth career title. Only a rain break during the fifth game could interrupt the Spaniard's march to the first set with Frenchman Monfils taking until the second game of the second set to hold serve. Montanes, ...
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Williams sisters entered in doubles at French Open
Serena Williams of the United States adjusts her hair during a press conference for the 2013 French Open tennis tournament, at Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday May, 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Christophe ...
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French Open officials unveil renovation plans
Spectators at Philippe Chatrier court, or central court, watch an exhibition game between France's Richard Gasquet and Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic for the 2013 French Open tennis tournament, at Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday May, 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Christophe ...
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Is French Open still Nadals to lose
The primary question on the men's side, to my mind, concerns Novak Djokovic and his recent form. Will his early losses in Madrid and Rome, and his ongoing recovery from an ankle injury, carry over to Paris? Judging from his play over the last three years, it won't: No matter what he's done at the Masters events, Djokovic has reached the semifinals or better at the last 11 Grand ...
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Djokovic Looks to Complete Title Set at French Open
Rafael Nadal with the 2011 French Open Trophy The Roland Garros French Open Tennis tournament begins on Sunday 26th May 2013 and runs for two weeks. All eyes are on Spaniard, Rafa Nadal, who has won 7 out of his last 8 ...
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PH cineastes celebrate in the French Riviera
MODEL Teresita "Tetta" Agustin and French husband Dr. Christian Baverey welcome the Filipinos to Cannes. CANNES--Delegates from all over the world toasted the Philippines in a party held on Wednesday night in a tent set up beside the home of former Givenchy model Teresita "Tetta" Agustin and her French husband Dr. Christian Baverey in the trs upscale Isola Bella area in this ...
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David Beckham left out of final Paris St-Germain match of the season
Former England football captain David Beckham has played his last competitive match, having been dropped from the Paris St-Germain team to face ...
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Djokovic and cold weather threaten Nadals Paris bid
View Photo Reuters/Reuters - Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return to Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic during their men's singles quarter final match at the Rome Masters tennis tournament May 17, 2013. REUTERS/Tony ...
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Djokovic and Cold Weather Threaten Nadals Paris Bid
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France begins withdrawing from Mali
France began the first stage of a withdrawal from Mali Saturday in what it says is a plan to pull out most of its troops and equipment by the end of the year. A convoy carrying unneeded equipment and vehicles left a French base outside the capital, Bamako, headed for Abidjan ...
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Comoran island Mayotte is now a French department
Despite strong protests from the government of Comoros, the island of Mayotte has officially become the 101st department of France; or an integral part of the French ...
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Mayotte issue to split or join Comoros France
Despite heavy protests from Comoros, the Comoran island Mayotte soon will become a department and an integrated part of France. The move could further divide France and Comoros, or bring them closer ...
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Mutual importance of Sino-Franco relations
China and France, two major regional powers in Asia and Europe respectively, have long had steady economic relations. Cultural ties have seen a disparity, however, which is perhaps due to the recently unsteady diplomatic relations between the two countries. In the last few months though, there has been a significant improve in this area.
France was one of the first western powers to recognize the People’s Republic of China as a legitimate country and established an embassy in the country before Great Britain, Germany or the United States. Since 2008, however, France has found itself often at odds with the emerging superpower, especially over its One China policy. Read more
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