Anti-nuclear passions

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French tugboats rammed Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior II on July 9, 1995, soon after the Rainbow Warrior II had entered the waters outside Mururoa, where French military officials may carry out nuclear weapons tests. The incident was videotaped, which harmed France's public image.

France, Testing, Crimes against, Military aspects, Military policy, Nuclear weapons, Nuclear testing, French Polynesia, Antinuclear movement, Greenpeace Foundation

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Playing hardball

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Dion believes that formal recognition of Quebec as 'a distinct society' will prevent the collapse of Canada as a federation. Dion is an unusual politician. He did not seek his position and claims he would reject another offer to hold a cabinet position.

Officials and employees, Behavior, Biography, National liberation movements, Quebec, Cabinet officers, Cabinet officials, Liberal Party (Canada), Dion, Stephane

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Rooftop diplomacy: guests are dazzled by an embassy view

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De Chastelain is the former chief of the defense staff who has a reputation as a tough-minded professional soldier. He was appointed Canadian ambassador to the US in Jan 1993, and promptly hosted a reception on Inauguration Day.

United States, Canada, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, United States foreign relations, Ambassadors, Canadian foreign relations, De Chastelain, John

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