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But the treaty provides a loophole for resistant countries like the US. (29.05.2008) DW-WORLD: French Leader Sarkozy Expected to Polish Image in Britain French President Sarkozy begins a visit to Britain on Wednesday, March 26. Afghanistan and the Olympics in Beijing will be on the agenda, but some say the trip is also an attempt to spiff up the president's image. (26.03.2008) DW-WORLD: EU to Criminalize Internet-Based Incitement to Terrorism European Union justice ministers have agreed that using the Internet to publish bomb recipes or call for acts of terrorism to be committed should count as a criminal offence. (19.04.2008)
(Deutsche Welle)
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