World leaders gather to honor D-Day heroes Jun 6, 2009
Gerald Herbert / APPresident Barack Obama and wife Michelle aregreeted by French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy at a ceremony in Caen, France, on Saturday marking the 65th anniversary of the Allied D-Day landings ... CAEN, France - President Barack Obama turned to the icons and heroes of the D-Day invasion of Normandy, paying tribute Saturday to a feat that cemented the trans-Atlantic alliance in a bid to shore up today's U.S.-Europe relationship ... French police... (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
D-Day+ 65 years: Obama set to make Normandy landing Jun 6, 2009
The Normandy memorial in Caen gets 400,000 visitors a year ... Formerly taboo historical debates on the Normandy campaign continue to surface Allied executions of German prisoners, or British historian Antony Beevor's assertion last week that Allied bombing of Caen in Normandy was "close to a war crime." ... Emmanuel Thiebot, historian at Memorial Center for History museum near Caen, says Allies did not expect the kind of resistance offered by the Germans. (Christian Science Monitor)
D-Day marked in Normandy Jun 6, 2009
Barack and Michelle Obama are expected to fly from Paris to the Normandy city of Caen at around noon (10am GMT), where they will be greeted by President Nicolas Sarkozy and first lady Carla Bruni for lunch and a bilateral meeting. Both presidential couples will then head to the American war cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, which overlooks the sand dunes where Allied troops turned the tide of the war to liberate Western Europe from the grip of Nazi Germany. (iAfrica.com)
Obama arrives in France for D-Day anniversary Jun 6, 2009
On the eve of France's participation in the European Parliament election, Obama will join Sarkozy in Caen and give a speech at the US war cemetery at nearby Colleville-sur-mer. On Saturday, it will be 65 years ago to the day that the D-Day landings began, marking the final stage of the Allied campaign to defeat Nazi Germany. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Revisionists contest D-Day story Jun 6, 2009
The bombardment of Caen, Mr Beevor said, could almost be considered a war-crime (though he later retracted the comment) ... As for the destruction of Caen, it has long been admitted that it was militarily useless ... "It was profoundly traumatic for the people of Normandy," said Christophe Prime, a historian at the Peace Memorial in Caen. (BBC News -- Europe)
Veterans gather for D-Day event Jun 6, 2009
Later on Saturday he will join President Sarkozy for talks in Caen before delivering a speech at the US war cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, which overlooks Omaha Beach. Veterans of the landings will be among the invited audience. (BBC News -- Europe)
In pictures: D-Day remembered Jun 6, 2009
Dutch Commandos paid their own tribute at Pegasus Bridge near the town of Caen. The Allies' seizure of the bridge shortly after the landings was a crucial blow to German commanders. (BBC News -- Europe)
Obama, Sarkozy, agree on Middle East strategy Jun 6, 2009
CAEN, France President Barack Obama and French President Nicholas Sarkozy are again mutually calling for Iran not to develop a nuclear weapons program ... CAEN, France (AP) President Barack Obama and French President Nicholas Sarkozy are again mutually calling for Iran not to develop a nuclear weapons program. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Obama Marking D-Day Anniv. At Normandy Jun 6, 2009
CAEN, France, June 6, 2009 ... President Obama during an arrival ceremony with French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Prefecture, in Caen, France, Saturday, June 6, 2009 ... American, British and other veterans rode a bus from Caen to Colleville-sur-Mer for the invitation-only afternoon ceremony on Omaha Beach. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Prince marks D-Day with veterans Jun 6, 2009
It was followed by a mass drop of British parachutists, which mirrored the manoeuvre which allowed British to troops to take the strategically-important Pegasus Bridge, near Caen. Veterans continued to attend commemorations through the day. (BBC News -- UK)
In Normandy, gratitude toward the US has not faded Jun 6, 2009
Normandy veterans watched yesterday as the D-day memorial flight passed during a ceremony near what was the British Sword beach at Colleville Montgomery near Caen, France. (Getty Images) By Washington Post / June 6, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Obama in France for D-Day memorial Jun 6, 2009
On the eve of France's participation in the European Parliament election, Obama will join Sarkozy in Caen and give a speech at the US war cemetery at nearby Colleville-sur-mer. On Saturday, it will be 65 years ago to the day that the D-Day landings began, marking the final stage of the Allied campaign to defeat Nazi Germany. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Week in pictures Jun 6, 2009
British paratroopers parachute to ground near Caen, western France, in a re-enactment of D-Day landings in World War II.. A painted submarine by Russian artist Alexander Ponomarev is seen in Venice. (BBC News)
Parachutists launch D-Day tribute Jun 5, 2009
The Allied glider landings and parachute drops in the early hours of 6 June 1944 enabled British troops to take the strategically important Pegasus Bridge near Caen. A team of British parachutists recreated the D-Day drops. (BBC News -- Europe)
Obama calls for new effort for 2-state solution Jun 5, 2009
British paratroopers from the 3rd Parachute Battailon, England, land in a wheat field outside the village of Ranville, near Caen, Western France, Friday, June 5, 2009, as troops re-enact part of the bloody allied landings of D-Day, the Allied armada which fought its way inland in the unfolding World War II Battle of Normandy, France. President Barack Obama and French President Nicolas Sarkozy will attend with other leaders the 65th Anniversary of the D-day landings on June 6 in Normandy. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
REACTION MIXED: Obama calls for new U.S.-Muslim unity Jun 5, 2009
He meets with President Nicolas Sarkozy in Caen; visits Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. President Obama's speech to Muslim world strikes general tone. (USA Today)
Books: Antony Beevor on D-Day Jun 4, 2009
Asked how it felt under the bombardment, one elderly survivor in the town of Caen replied: Imagine a rat sewn up inside a football during an international match. As a consequence of this tactic, 70,000 French civilians were killed by allied action in the war, more than the number of British killed by German bombing. (The Economist)
France calls two D-Day veterans to bear witness again Jun 4, 2009
Later, he took part in the Battle of Caen, one of the most brutal of the Normandy campaign. "There was more bloodshed there, and there were no winners," he said. (Boston Globe)
Obama preps for Egypt Jun 3, 2009
He meets with President Nicolas Sarkozy in Caen; visits Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial. By Mimi Hall, USA TODAY CAIRO Muhammad Farag isn't planning to take time away from his studies to tune in when President Obama speaks at his university here Thursday. (USA Today)
Africas tug-of-war with European powers over top players May 31, 2009
The 20-year-old Yatabare, who reportedly attracted attention from English clubs during his debut season in Ligue 1 with Caen, is the latest choosing between his country of birth and land of his forefathers having seemingly committed to both. As the Toulon tournament is not an official FIFA competition, Yatabare could yet play for Malis senior side in the future as long as he applies to FIFA for a nationality switch before his 21st birthday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Bordeaux locks up first French title since 1999 May 31, 2009
CAEN, France (AP) -- Bordeaux won the French league title for the first time since 1999 by beating Caen 1-0 on Saturday ... Caen and Nantes were relegated along with Le Havre in the final round of games ... "There's a lot of sadness tonight. We couldn't rise to the challenge,'' Caen captain Nicolas Seube said. "It's a huge waste as there is a lot of talent in this team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
U.S. Official In France Has Swine Flu May 30, 2009
The official says the 54-year-old woman was hospitalized Friday in the city of Caen ... Caen is not far from the beaches where Allied forces landed June 6, 1944, in the D-Day invasion. (KWTX.com, TX)
French football title race decided in Saturday's final game May 29, 2009
PARIS: The French title race between Bordeaux and Marseille is down to the final game and could be decided by Caen striker Steve Savidan, whose team needs to beat the leader Bordeaux on Saturday to ensure it stays in the top flight. Savidan, who almost joined Marseille in the January transfer window, has come into form at just the wrong time for Bordeaux, which only needs to avoid defeat at Caen on Saturday to win its first title since 1999 ... That's unlikely to be the case if Savidan gets... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Juninho officially allowed out of contract by Lyon May 27, 2009
His final goal for Lyon came from the penalty spot in the 3-1 win over Caen on Saturday. Juninho, who was suspended for Lyon's final game of the season away to Toulouse on Saturday, helped Lyon reach three consecutive quarterfinals of the Champions League from 2004-2006. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
A compelling account of U.S. soldiers under fire May 22, 2009
Returning from the cemetary we stopped at a church in Caen. A sign posted in the foyer said (in English, for a change), In honor of the one million English soldiers who died on French soil during WWI and WWII. Think about that, one MILLION.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Seeing Normandy Simply May 20, 2009
The Caen Memorial is the most sweeping, and comprehensive ... The orchards of the surrounding Calvados region produce the eponymous apple brandy and many sorts of cider, and sell it more cheaply from their farmhouses than you'll find in boutiques in Bayeux or Caen. (Fox News)
France: Lyon deals blow to Marseille's title hopes May 18, 2009
In Saturday's results, it was: Caen 2, Sochaux 0; Grenoble 0, Nancy 0; Saint-Etienne 2, Toulouse 2; Lorient 1, Le Havre 1; Paris Saint-Germain 1, Auxerre 2; and Monaco 1, Valenciennes 1 ... Saint-Etienne and Caen are one point ahead with 37, while Le Mans has 38. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Lyon keep Bordeaux's title hopes brimming over May 18, 2009
Bordeaux face Monaco next week at home then Caen away on the final mnatch day while Marseille travel to Nancy next week before hosting Rennes on May 30. Lyon are already out of the title race but are still battling to secure a Champions League spot for next season. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
France: Bordeaux wins 10th straight, takes first May 17, 2009
In Saturday's other results, it was: Caen 2, Sochaux 0; Grenoble 0, Nancy 0; Saint-Etienne 2, Toulouse 2; Lorient 1, Le Havre 1; and Monaco 1, Valenciennes 1. Caen got a vital win its bid to avoid relegation with Steve Savidan scoring twice inside the last 15 minutes, while Sochaux replaced Caen in the drop zone ... Saint-Etienne and Caen are one point ahead with 37, while Le Mans has 38. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
New startup rises from NXP's passives unit May 15, 2009
-- A new company has been established that was once part of NXP BV's integrated passives device unit in Cote de Nacre, near Caen in Northwest France ... Last year, NXP appointed ATREG, the semiconductor sales division of Colliers International, to sell its Integrated Passives Device business (IPD) and related operational 150-mm semiconductor manufacturing facility in Caen, in the French region of Normandy. (EETimes)
Marseille and Bordeaux stay level in French league May 14, 2009
Elsewhere, it was: Auxerre 2, Grenoble 0; Le Havre 2, Saint-Etienne 4; Nancy 2, Lorient 2; Rennes 1, Caen 0; Sochaux 3, Monaco 0, and Toulouse 0, Lille 0. Saint-Etienne and Sochaux moved out of the relegation zone, but Caen dropped down to 18th spot just above Nantes and Le Havre ... At the bottom, Le Havre has 24 points, while Nantes was in 19th place with 33 points and Caen has 34 - two less than Saint-Etienne and Sochaux. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
France: Bordeaux moves even with Marseille May 4, 2009
In Saturday's other results, it was: Caen 3, Le Mans 1; Grenoble 0, Nice 0; Lorient 3, Lille 1; Monaco 0, Auxerre 1; and Saint-Etienne 0, Nancy 0. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
France: Marseille rallies for draw; Lyon stumbles May 3, 2009
In Saturday's other results, it was: Caen 3, Le Mans 1; Grenoble 0, Nice 0; Lorient 3, Lille 1; Monaco 0, Auxerre 1; and Saint-Etienne 0, Nancy 0 ... Caen's win moved it provisionally out of the relegation zone and into 16th place with 34 points, but Saint-Etienne's failure to beat Nancy dropped it down to 19th place with 33 points. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Effects Of Disease Severity On Autobiographical Memory In Semantic Dementia Revealed In New Study Apr 13, 2009
12, 2009) In a study conducted by the Laboratory of Neuropsychology of the Universit; de Caen Basse-Normandie and published by Elsevier in the April 2009 issue of Cortex, researchers studied for the first time autobiographical memory in a group of semantic dementia (SD) patients according to disease progression. See also. (Science Daily)
Lenny Kravitz and Virgin/EMI Collaborate for Expanded 'Let Love Rule (20th Anniversary Edition),' to be Released April 21 Mar 28, 2009
This spring and summer, Kravitz will tour to 55 European cities on his "LLR 20 (09) Tour," starting on April 17 in Caen, France and ending July 19 in Stuttgart, Germany. Along the way, the tour will visit the UK, Italy, Spain, Austria, Switzerland and several other European countries. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
France: Lyon beats Sochaux 2-0 to stay on top Mar 23, 2009
Also Saturday, it was: Le Havre 0, Bordeaux 3; Lille 2, Grenoble 1; Rennes 0, Valenciennes 0; Nice 2, Caen 2; Auxerre 2, Le Mans 0; and Nancy 0, Monaco 1. Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri conducted the draw on Sunday for the semifinals of the French Cup: on April 21-22, Rennes will visit Grenoble while Toulouse will host Guingamp. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Marseille beats Nantes 2-0 in French league Mar 22, 2009
Also, it was: Lille 2, Grenoble 1; Rennes 0, Valenciennes 0; Nice 2, Caen 2; Auxerre 2, Le Mans 0; and Nancy 0, Monaco 1 ... Loic Remy had given Nice the lead in the sixth minute by dribbling past goalkeeper Alexis Thebaux, but Caen leveled with an own-goal from defender Vincent Hognon in the 66th and went ahead when Nicolas Seube unleashed a powerful strike from 20 meters in the 76th to make it 2-1 ... Caen defender Gregory Leca was sent off in the 83rd after collecting a second yellow card. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
King William I of England Mar 16, 2009
Not long after he succeeded his father rebellion broke out and it was not until 1047, with the assistance of Henry I, that William won a battle near Caen and secured his position. In the following years, William would unify Normandy as never before. (Suite101.com)
Saturday redemption comes for battered Juventus Mar 16, 2009
Also Saturday, it was: Monaco 3, Toulouse 2; Le Mans 2, Rennes 2; Caen 0, Lille 1; Nantes 1, Lorient 1; Sochaux 2, Nancy 1; Valenciennes 3, Le Havre 2. Igor Lolo pounced on a loose ball to give mid-table Monaco the victory two minutes into injury time and snap Toulouse's 15-game unbeaten run in all competitions. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
On Saturday Hertha tramples Cottbus on Voronin's hat trick Mar 9, 2009
Also Saturday, it was: Marseille 0, Valenciennes 0; Nice 0, Monaco 0; Nancy 2, Le Mans 2; and Grenoble 2, Caen 1. ItalyInter Milan warmed up for its Champions League matchup against Manchester United with a 2-0 win in Genoa on Saturday, maintaining a seven-point lead over Juventus, which beat Torino 1-0 in a derby. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
What Canadians don't know about their fallen Mar 9, 2009
The Lincs had landed in Normandy in late July of 1944, were involved in some of the heaviest fighting of the war near Caen, then pushed up the coast of France into Belgium, and finally north of Antwerp, moving toward the lovely Dutch city of Bergen op Zoom. By about Christmas that year, the Germans launched their last gasp, the famous Battle of the Bulge, and to the Lincs fell one of the hardest jobs taking Kapelsche Veer, then held by a small group of German troops. (Globe and Mail)
France: Late PK save boosts PSG past Lorient Mar 8, 2009
"We perfectly executed our game plan. In that regard, it's arguably our best match this season.'' Also Saturday, it was: Marseille 0, Valenciennes 0; Nice 0, Monaco 0; Nancy 2, Le Mans 2; and Grenoble 2, Caen 1. Valenciennes had the best scoring chance in Marseille with a long-range free kick from Jonathan Lacourt that struck the crossbar in the 87th. Marseille remained third but lost ground in the title race. Valenciennes extended its unbeaten streak to 10 games to jump to 15th place. In... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
'Boche babies' Mar 5, 2009
Two years later, her mother was killed in the Allied bombardment of Caen. "My mother's family spurned me because of what had happened, and I was brought up by a foster mother," she says. (BBC News -- Europe)
* Sports Briefs Mar 2, 2009
Elsewhere on Saturday, Nice saw their hopes of bagging a potential place in Europe fade after a 1-0 loss at Sochaux, now level on points with fourth-bottom Caen. Nantes and Grenoble shared a 1-1 draw and Le Mans moved away from the danger zone with a 2-0 home win over a Le Havre side who appear doomed after a 19th league defeat left them 10 points behind St Etienne. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
France: Makeshift Lyon still handles Nancy 2-0 Feb 22, 2009
Also Saturday, it was: Grenoble 0, Paris Saint-Germain 0; Toulouse 0, Valenciennes 0; Nice 0, Rennes 1; Lorient 1, Sochaux 2; Le Havre 1, Auxerre 2; and Nantes 1, Caen 1 ... In Nantes, forward Christian Bekamenga spun to equalize from close range for the host side in the 44th after Caen midfielder Anthony Deroin outpaced the Nantes defense in the third to beat goalkeeper Guy Rolland N'Dy Assembe. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Torres clinches another for Liverpool as Chelsea's chances fade on Saturday Feb 9, 2009
Also Saturday, it was Le Havre 1, Rennes 0; Toulouse 2, Le Mans 0; Lorient 1, Monaco 1; Nancy 0, Auxerre 2; Saint-Etienne 3, Caen 2; and Lille 3, Sochaux 2. . (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Local Weather Feb 8, 2009
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 02/08/09 07:15:32 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 89% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
