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Stereotypes strain French relations, speaker explains

By Tony Romm | April 14

Combating clichés and restoring respect should be the United States' priorities if it wishes to revitalize its relationship with France, Fran?ois Rivasseau, deputy chief of mission at the French Embassy, told AU students on Friday. "It is very unjust to have this level of disrespect, which has triggered a great deal of anti-Americanism in France," Rivasseau told a packed room in Beeghly Hall.

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International brief

April 14

Former President Jimmy Carter announced Sunday that he will most likely include a meeting with leaders of Syrian militant group Hamas in his upcoming tour of the Middle East despite protests from the Bush administration, the Reuters news agency reported Sunday.

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Ferencz: Attacks on Iraq go against Nuremberg

By Allie Feras | April 14

America's pre-emptive and anticipatory strike on Iraq contradicted the precedents set at Nuremberg, said one of the prosecutors who participated in the post-World War II Nuremberg war crimes trials during a speech Thursday. Ben Ferencz said nations should resolve international conflicts through diplomacy instead of force.

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Sheen advocates for activism, opposition to war

By Bobby Allyn | April 14

As "The West Wing" actor and social activist Martin Sheen walked into Bender Arena's Kettler Palmer Lounge to meet with AU media before his Kennedy Political Union speech Monday, he took off his black Ray-Ban sunglasses, smiled and extended his hand to an Eagle reporter.

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Campus brief

April 14

AU students will join forces with DC Vote to spread the word about claims that D.C. is in a state of taxation without representation, according to Frank Poppe, a freshman in the School of International Service. He is organizing a group of students to go to Capitol Hill to distribute fliers and information April 15, DC Vote's "Taxed Without Representation Day.

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UF prof sues Web site over copyright

By SANDRA FLORES | April 14

A University of Florida professor's lawsuit against the owner of a Web site that sells class notes has shed light on a business that some believe profits from copyright infringement. Michael Moulton, a professor in the university's wildlife ecology department, along with e-textbook publisher Faulkner Press, are suing the owner of Einstein's Notes for violations to the copyright he claims protects the lectures he gives in class - lectures that he claims are his intellectual property, according to Wired.

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Eco-Week focuses on environment

By Christopher Looney | April 14

Last week was "Eco-Week" - a series of events campus environmentalist group Eco-Sense hosted - which was worthwhile, despite not drawing very many participants, according to Eco-Sense member Mackenzie O'Donnell. O'Donnell led Monday a "Recycling 101" presentation suggesting ways for dorm residents to make environmentally friendly choices.

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FLY honors AU students' service

By Ethan Klapper | April 10

AU students' work has affected every corner of D.C., President Neil Kerwin said when he accepted an award on behalf of the university for its involvement with Facilitating Leadership in Youth last night. FLY is a mentorship program AU students founded nine years ago that matches underprivileged children in and around the Barry Farm public housing community in Anacostia with mentors and volunteers.

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Panel: U.S. needs to improve image

By Chloe Terzian | April 10

Senior foreign policy advisers from the presidential campaigns of Sens. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y., John McCain, R-Ariz., and Barack Obama, D-Mass., discussed strategies for improving America's standing abroad during a town hall discussion in Kay Spiritual Center Monday.

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Students march to 'take back the night'

By Jen Calantone | April 10

AU students took part Tuesday evening in Take Back the Night as part of a worldwide event meant to raise awareness of domestic violence and date rape. The event included a rally and march around the university's main campus, followed by a musical performance, candlelight vigil and testimonials in Kay Spiritual Life Center.

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METRO BRIEF

April 10

A bank robbery and car chase that ended Saturday in a fatal shootout with police has left Fred Perkins' family members confused about why the engineer, who had no prior criminal record, would commit such a violent act, The Washington Post reported yesterday.

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CAMPUS BRIEF

April 10

Students can don togas and watch the movie "Animal House" on the main quad April 22 at 9 p.m., according to Josh Offsie, a sophomore in the Kogod School of Business and member of the Student Union Board. All students wearing togas will be eligible to join a raffle for tickets to the sold-out April 26 Jimmy Eat World concert.

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Kikwete talks education

By MOLLY WILKIN | April 10

Women in Tanzania often have little to no schooling because of early pregnancy or social stigmas - a situation that puts them at a disadvantage, Salma Kikwete, first lady of Tanzania, said Tuesday during a speech in Mary Graydon Center. Kikwete focused her speech on her efforts to empower girls' and women's roles and statuses.

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NATIONAL BRIEF

April 10

The Federal Communications Commission was among the winners of the Thomas Jefferson Center for the Protection of Free Expression's 17th annual "Jefferson Muzzles" awards, the organization announced in a press release Monday. The Charlottesville, Va.-based organization distributes the prizes to raise awareness of abridgements of the First Amendment, according to the organization's Web site.

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Corps completes first of two Pit 3 extensions

By Christopher Cottrell | April 10

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed construction on the first of two extensions to its emergency containment structure at 4825 Glenbrook Road, Dan Noble, project manager of the Army Corps' military munitions response program, said during a Spring Valley community meeting Tuesday.

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Campus calendar

April 10

Thursday, April 10 "Do I Hear a Waltz?" 8 p.m. WHERE: Greenberg Theatre INFO: The Department of Performing Arts will present the opening night of its spring musical show, which is about an American woman who falls in love for the first time - with a married Italian man - during her vacation in Venice.

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OIT: No new 'phishing' at AU

By Laraine Weschler | April 10

There have not been any new e-mail "phishing" scams sent to AU e-mail addresses since the Office of Information Technology reported on March 20, according to Eric Weakland, director of network security. The "phisher," who claimed to be an AU webmaster, requested students to send personal information to a Yahoo e-mail address, The Eagle previously reported.

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