Links for Thursday 21 August 2008:

“Cry of alarm” France bans broadcast of TV shows for babies
“Lift your heads, to be professional” Bodies of French soldiers return from Afghanistan
“We have to look into it” NATO examines friendly fire report in French deaths
Final tribute: Sarkozy hails fallen troops’ ‘struggle against barbarism’
François Ozon: An enfant terrible takes French leave
Bee careful: French beekeeper ‘in coma’ after being stung
Most wanted: Paedophile Scot who went on the run is arrested in French resort
Using only human power: Frenchman Pedals Around World
The Famous Five: My French translations of Enid Blyton neglected some vital information
Friendly take-over: Will France move into Belgium?