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The trial of Jacques Chirac
Mar 4th 2011, 16:19 by The Economist online
A selection of things to look out for over the next five days
Monday March 7th
The trial of former President Jacques Chirac over charges he misused public funds, when he was mayor of Paris, begins.
Tues 8th
America's vice-president, Joe Biden, visits Russia.
Wednesday 9th
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a Christian festival that is observed sporadically.
Thursday 10th
Crufts, the world's largest dog show, gets underway in Birmingham (Britain rather than Alabama).
Friday 11th
The European Council (made up of the heads of EU members' governments) holds a meeting to talk about Libya, in Brussels.
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