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World newsletter quiz, June 11-12
2. Why are the French in disbelief over Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s court trial in the US?
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‘Perp walks,’ where the accused is paraded before media in handcuffs, are illegal in France. |
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Writing about someone’s personal affairs, including his or her sexual activities, is also off limits. |
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Mr. Strauss-Kahn, who was forced to resign as head of the International Monetary Fund, was regarded by some as “the most intelligent man in France.” |
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All of the above. |
