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| AZF terror group threatens France anew |
| 2005-03-25 |
| "We're back!" Paris, France, Mar. 25 (UPI) -- A shadowy group has sent threatening missives to France's president and interior minister, one containing a detonator. Known as AZF, the little-known organization sent the threats Thursday to French President Jacques Chirac and Interior Minister Dominique de Villepin, French television announced Friday, citing a statement from the Paris prosecutor's office. French officials have so far declined to detail the threats contained in the two missives, other than they sought to extort funds. The public prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the matter. Last year, AZF sent several threatening letters, warning that it would set off explosives on French rail lines if its demands for roughly $6.2 million from the government were not met. Several unexploded bombs were later discovered on the rail lines at different points of time. In an interview on LCI television Friday night, Louis Gallois, head of the SNCF rail system, said it was unclear whether the latest threat was credible or not. |
| Posted by:Steve |
| #16 Since it's the French, there are only about 4.5 billion suspects... |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2005-03-25 10:55:43 PM |
| #15 So, has France surrendered yet? No, that's why the Phrench haven't provided any details yet; they're trying to determine who in that organization to surrender to. No, I have a masters degree...in science! Ever blind anyone? ;) |
| Posted by: Bomb-a-rama 2005-03-25 10:31:13 PM |
| #14 You're absolutely correct DB. The sentiment lasted no longer than the headline. Sorry I couldn't last that long. |
| Posted by: Mrs. Davis 2005-03-25 6:26:28 PM |
| #13 So, has France surrendered yet? |
| Posted by: mmurray821 2005-03-25 4:49:05 PM |
| #12 ROFL!!! |
| Posted by: .com 2005-03-25 4:41:41 PM |
| #11 No, I have a masters degree...in science! |
| Posted by: Mrs. Davis 2005-03-25 4:31:40 PM |
| #10 Well, actually Mrs D, the accompanying article was sort of "blame the victim" if I am correct, so you're "We're all frogs now" is more appropriate than some people here realize. |
| Posted by: Desert Blondie 2005-03-25 4:31:15 PM |
| #9 Dear Mrs. Davis: That kind of double-reflexive satirical commentary can only be generated and/or apprehended by years of intensive cogitation on the extreme and the absurd. In your case (I kindly inquire), was it brought about by thinking of a gentled Mr. Davis in the anti-war position? ; ) |
| Posted by: cingold 2005-03-25 4:13:43 PM |
| #8 I would sooner crok than be a frog |
| Posted by: Michael 2005-03-25 3:59:07 PM |
| #7 Tom, you must be young. After the twin towers were hit, the forg headline was "We are all Americans Now". We know what fair weather allies they proved to be. My comment was meant to evoke that headline in the hope that we will be as faithful to our frog allies as they have been to us. I hope that helps. |
| Posted by: Mrs. Davis 2005-03-25 3:54:31 PM |
| #6 no, that's why there's an investigation |
| Posted by: Tom 2005-03-25 3:42:51 PM |
| #5 offering Jacques and Dominique a cut? |
| Posted by: Frank G 2005-03-25 3:41:05 PM |
| #4 LOL! Don't be a meanie Mrs. D. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2005-03-25 3:40:49 PM |
| #3 I think not, Mrs. D. We may have common terrorist enemies, but we are NOT "all frogs now". |
| Posted by: Tom 2005-03-25 3:40:34 PM |
| #2 We are all frogs now. |
| Posted by: Mrs. Davis 2005-03-25 3:30:34 PM |
| #1 Heck if it's ransom they want, then kidnap a journalist. |
| Posted by: ed 2005-03-25 3:18:24 PM |