Posted on 12/05/2006 6:36:35 PM PST by Zakeet
PARIS -- France goes head-to-head with CNN and the BBC from Wednesday with the launch of its state-funded 24/7 news channel, part of President Jacques Chirac's efforts to make his country's voice heard.
France 24 will broadcast two channels, one in French and the other mostly in English.
"Our mission is to cover worldwide news with French eyes," CEO Alain de Pouzilhac told AP Television News. He said the channel will emphasize in-depth reporting and debate, culture and "l'art de vivre" -- the art of living.
The channel launches its trilingual Web site -- with video on demand and content in French, English and Arabic.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsday.com ...
LOL. Me too.
We report Muslum riots LOL!
Bad joke OKAY LOL!
"All whine, all the time"
Well, you took care of Monday through Friday. Post two more times, and you have the week covered.
She looks airbrushed.
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Who can be the biggest Lib News Network? They'll report. You decide.
yeah sorry i spilled some root beer on my mouse and the button sticks a bit.
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