France revels in its cosmic power

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France's Ariane space programme has been extremely successful. It now holds 60% of the world market for commercial satellite launches, and the 100th Ariane rocket is to be launched on Sep 24, 1997. Europe will play a dominant role in commercial satellite launching into the 21st century if the new generation Ariane V rockets, which are currently being tested, are successful. France remains firmly committed to its space programme, which has a budget of 1.2 billion pounds sterling a year.

Commercial Launch Services, All Other Support Activities for Transportation, Transportation services, not elsewhere classified, France, Science and technology policy, Satellite launch services industry

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West struck by second thoughts on Zaire force

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It is now very unclear whether an international relief force will be despatched to Zaire. This is because many Hutu refugees have left Zaire for Rwanda over recent days, and there is therefore no need for an international force to create safe corridors to encourage Hutu civilians to return home. However, aid agencies believe that an international force is still required to locate and assist up to 700,000 other Hutu refugees who are still in Zaire.

Military assistance, Foreign military assistance, Refugees, Rwandan, Rwandan refugees

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The ghost of St-Germain

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The disappearance of exiled Moroccan opposition leader Mehdi Ben Barka from the Boulevard St-Germain in Paris, France, in Oct 1965 is discussed. It has now been established that he was kidnapped by the Moroccan authorities on the orders of the late King Hassan II.

Investigations, Crimes against, Disappeared persons, Barka, Medhi Ben

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