SUMMARY

• UNITAID takes new steps in the fight against AIDS
• New 24 Hour News Channel launched
• France's military commitment in Afghanistan
• OSCE training seminar on responding to racist crimes
• French initiative: "Free Children from War"
• New safety regulations at E.U. airports
• Allied countries honor one of greatest spies
• Los Angeles and French police forces team up
• In depth review - Christmas in France
• Alcatel and Lucent technologies unite
• Seminar explores science of taste
• Low-fare airlines really taking off
• Southwestern French wines boost longevity
• Paris Photo Festival celebrates 10^th anniversary
• Afghan treasures presumed lost go on exhibit
• 84-year-old designer Pierre Cardin opens new museum
• Operas throughout Europe launch educational initiative
• Houston hosts traveling exhibition on Benjamin Franklin
• Greenville, S.C. to launch new French Film Festival