Acknowledging the failures of 'the so-called Arab Spring' - Al-Arabiya24 May 2012

Al-ArabiyaAcknowledging the failures of 'the so-called Arab Spring'Al-ArabiyaThe French revolution's eruption and results were influenced by the culture and awareness of the time, whilst the Russian revolution was influenced by the size and organization of the Communist Party which strongly contributed to the revolution's ...and more »

Chinese most likely to skip work for sports: poll - China Post23 May 2012

Chinese most likely to skip work for sports: pollChina PostSoccer was the top sport spurring absenteeism in Australia, Mexico, United Kingdom and France, while in India it was cricket. Although the poll did not look at the cause of the findings, Maroney suggests it is due to cultural differences.and more »

Can the Franco-German Partnership That Has Held the EU Together Weather Their ... - IBTimes.co.uk23 May 2012

IBTimes.co.ukCan the Franco-German Partnership That Has Held the EU Together Weather Their ...IBTimes.co.ukKonrad Adenauer, Chancellor of West Germany from 1949 to 1963, made his first visit to General de Gaulle, the French President and founder of the Fifth Republic, at his home in Colombey-les-Deux Églises in 1958. The regular meetings between these two ...and more »

The French Connection—indie film melds Chicago sites with European insights - Examiner.com22 May 2012

The French Connection—indie film melds Chicago sites with European insightsExaminer.com“I wanted to explore the cultural differences between Europe and the US, and the successes and failures of contemporary America, while making a film that is lighthearted and entertaining,” explains writer/director Boris Wexler of his upcoming comedy ...