-Caveat Lector- >>>'Course, given who they've given it to in the past (and take it abck from), it may not be all that prestigeous any longer. Maybe the French can create a "Croix de Paix" to establish something realistic. A<:>E<:>R <<<
Chirac 'deserves Nobel Peace Prize' http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/2818477.stm French President Jacques Chirac - a Nobel Peace Prize nominee - deserves to win the award if he succeeds in averting war against Iraq, his Algerian counterpart Abdelaziz Bouteflika has declared. In an interview with French radio, Mr Bouteflika said humanity was "tired of war" and that all efforts should be made to find a peaceful solution - as Mr Chirac proposes. He spoke on the final of day of the French president's landmark trip to Algeria, the first official state visit by a French leader since the country's independence in 1962. Thousands of Algerians are reported to have packed the streets of the city of Oran on Tuesday to welcome Mr Chirac, who was to fly home later in the day. It is widely believed that the French leader's opposition to a US-led campaign has been a major factor in the rapturous reception he has received throughout his three day visit. Symbolic trip President Chirac has been accompanied by a delegation of leading business people, including the heads of corporate giants TotalFinaElf, Alstom and Airbus, as well as French cultural figures. At the start of his trip, France and Algeria signed a declaration on increased co- operation. The treaty calls for a strong and unique partnership between the countries, with annual meetings between their heads of state, and increased economic and cultural ties. However, the main impact of the visit has been symbolic. In a gesture of friendship, President Chirac presented his Algerian counterpart with the silver seal of the last ruler of Algiers, taken by French forces in 1830. The two countries have endured difficult relations since Algeria forced its French rulers out, ending more than a century of control by Paris. In an act underlying the two countries' reconciliation, President Chirac laid a wreath for Algerians who died fighting for independence from France. On Monday, he received a standing ovation from parliament when he told MPs that the past must not be forgotten. "We must not forget it or renounce it," he said. He is also thought to have discussed Algeria's home-grown Islamic radical movement, which has been a source of militant activities in Europe and North America. Since 1992, Islamic militants have been trying to topple the Algerian Government and set up an Islamic state. They have massacred soldiers and civilians, while government forces have also been accused of widespread human rights abuses. About 120,000 people have died in the conflict. Story from BBC NEWS: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/africa/2818477.stm Published: 2003/03/04 14:03:01 © BBC MMIII Forwarded for your information. The text and intent of the article have to stand on their own merits. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. section 107, this material is distributed without charge or profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving this type of information for non-profit research and educational purposes only. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe simply because it has been handed down for many genera- tions. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumoured by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is written in Holy Scriptures. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of teachers, elders or wise men. Believe only after careful observation and analysis, when you find that it agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all. Then accept it and live up to it." The Buddha on Belief, from the Kalama Sutra <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/";>www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html";>Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http://archive.jab.org/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http://archive.jab.org/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
