SUMMARY

• High-level meeting at the U.N. on HIV/AIDS
• France quick to send aid to Indonesia
• Franco-Israeli relations celebrated
• Second Annual National Humanitarian Fair
• Transatlantic soccer cup held in Washington, D.C.
• Jim Hoagland awarded Legion of Honor
• French scientist wins Waterman Award
• CNRS creates Youth Science Club in U.S.
• In depth - The Acadian diaspora and French cultural heritage in the U.S.
• France introduces eco-labels for cars
• French food industry: top location for foreign investment
• France's Nexvision presents IP security camera
• Da Vinci Code's impact on tourism in France
• French lawmakers move to fight obesity
• New government agency for adoption
• The bikini celebrates its 60^th anniversary
• Cross-cultural appreciation for wine
• An unusual road trip from Paris to Kabul
• Niki de Saint Phalle exhibition in Atlanta botanical gardens
• Houston's Buffalo Bayou: an illuminating experience