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Device is a Lifesaver for Alzheimer`s Patients

After seeing the tragic death of a wanderer with Alzheimer's on the news, two Spanish telecomunication engineers did something about it.

(SEVILLE, Spain / LABEGE, France) - More than 60 percent of people who have Alzheimer's wander at some point from their homes or care centers, according to the Alzheimer's Association.

This puts the wanderer in a very precarious situation and causes great stress to the family due to its infringement of the person´s safety.

France Elects Socialist Party Challenger François Hollande as President, Sarkozy Loses!

Major upset surprises French, Hollande rides 'Anti-Sarkozy' wave to victory.

(PARIS, France) - BREAKING -- France24: Socialist Party challenger François Hollande has beaten incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy in a tight run-off election to win the French presidency with 51.9% of the vote to Sarkozy’s 48.1%, according to French polling centre IPSOS.

Hollande is France's first socialist president since François Mitterand was elected 24 years ago.

Catholic Church Faces Disruption and Banishment as Irish Cardinal Set to Resign

Breaking News for Global Release: A Communiqué from ITCCS International.

(BRUSSELS AND DUBLIN) - The Roman Catholic Church faces permanent disruption and banishment in at least five countries if it does not comply with ten “non-negotiable measures” by September 15, 2012.

The list was issued today at a meeting in Dublin between church officials, activists, survivors, and the International Tribunal into Crimes of Church and State – Ireland.

On Marine Le Pen and Populism

Le Pen’s victory is clearly an alarm call. As the financial turmoil starts to bite, it becomes clear that we are dealing with a ticking bomb.

(LONDON) - Marine Le Pen and The French’s Front National are the big winners in the French elections yesterday.

France’s Front National scored the best ever presidential campaign first-round result (18% of the votes).

A Star With a Marvelous Voice is Born: Carly Bryant

Carly rejects as much the alibis of ignorance as the enticing exhibitionism and the dreams of the wealthy.

(PARIS, France) - England enjoys a great new voice; Carly Bryant is worth the four Beatles all by herself.

She composes sentimental ballads, music and words, that she sings with a golden voice, honey in the feminine and sometimes harshness in the masculine.

We Want a Long-Lasting Family

There seems to be a certain principle that brings an advantage to society, and that is due to the stability that the institution of marriage brings.

(MADRID, Spain) - When the State gets involved in family matters, some feel a certain embarrassment and suspicion since “home” is considered to be a great sanctuary of one’s personal privacy.

However, there are countries which traditionally provide support and incentives for the family, such as France, which is at the forefront of overall European births...

Gaza Lives! New Art Exhibit by Shareef Sarhan

Exhibition Wednesday at the French Institute - Gaza.

(GAZA CITY) - We've brought you reports in the past about the artist, Shareef Sarhan in Gaza, whose incredible talents emanate outward from this place, showing that being surrounded by a military threat has no impact on real art.

His travels have led to many relationships all over the world; Shareef is a truly remarkable stand out artist and those in Gaza will have a new chance to see his new exhibit, entitled: 'Gaza lives!'

Urgent news from Welcome to Palestine Campaign

Imagine in South Africa or the USA demanding visitors sign statements that they will not be in contact or work with "members of any pro black organizations" and "I will not participate in pro black activities".

(BETHLEHEM) - People gathered at Charles De Gaule Airport at 5 AM and At 7 AM in Zaventem, Brussels airport. Other airports had similar gatherings.

Airport authorities prevent activists from boarding in Geneva, Milhouse, Paris.

What if Somebody Gave a War and Nobody Came?

Israel has bombed and attacked Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Gaza and the Sinai. In the same period Iran has attacked no one!

(MANAMA, Bahrain) - Achtung! Under no circumstances is a German legally permitted to criticize Israel! But Nobel Prize winning poet Günter Grass says: WHAT MUST BE SAID.

The poem is more political than poetic, and that bothers its critics. Bibi Netanyahu called it "shameful".

Ahmed Ben Bella: `I spent 24 and a half years in prison`

A candid interview with the historic, fascinating Ahmed Ben Bella.

(ROME) - The first president of independent Algeria (1963-1965) Ahmed Ben Bella passed away on April 11th, 2012 at the age of 96 years. At the time of his death we are reprinting the interview he granted us in Geneva on April 16, 2006.

Ahmed Ben Bella is one of the great figures of Arab nationalism. He was one of the nine members of the Committee of Algerian Revolutionaries that gave birth to the National Liberation Front (NLF).