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2005-10-22 Afghanistan-Pak-India

Indian Govt freezes French contacts as Paris, Delhi fight visa war

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Posted by john 2005-10-22 13:24|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Let's see ... the French think that journalists should have the same access as diplomatic staffs.

Not surprising, since in France the press - like corporations and other supposedly independent groups - are pretty much mouthpieces for the government.

Good for the Indians for not putting up with it.

Posted by lotp 2005-10-22 13:34|| 2005-10-22 13:34|| Front Page Top

#2 LOTP

You have it all wrong. It is the politicians who dance at the step marked by a few unelected journalists far more than the opposite.

Posted by JFM">JFM 2005-10-22 13:55|| 2005-10-22 13:55|| Front Page Top

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