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Agence France-Presse on MSN4d
Ethiopia, an unlikely outpost for France's beloved 'petanque' game
In an unlikely Ethiopian outpost of one the most French of pastimes, four men are leaning over their petanque balls, arguing ...
Taipei Times3d
Ethiopia, an unlikely outpost for France’s petanque
In an unlikely Ethiopian outpost of one the most French of pastimes, four men are leaning over their petanque balls, arguing ...
The Economist17h
In Putin’s Moscow, a summer of death and distraction
W ATCH RUSSIAN television or listen to Vladimir Putin’s chilling speeches, and Russia is a besieged fortress, struggling to ...
Radio France Internationale2d
Ethiopia, an unlikely outpost for France's beloved game of 'petanque' - Radio France Internationale
Petanque, the bowling game also known as boules, is more readily associated with French village squares where locals launch metal balls at a jack while enjoying an afternoon drink.
Lancashire Evening Post on MSN4d
Decision made over tree felling at this Lancashire nudist camp
A decision has been made over tree felling plans at a Lancashire nudist centre. Bosses at Lancashire Sun Society in Hazel ...
The Echo4d
Hamlet Court pub community spirit reignited by boules team
A Westcliff pub praised as "the best in the area" reignites community spirit with it's very own boules team made up of long time regulars.
Naramata Inn's French Bistro hosting free afternoon event of Rosé, Croquet, and a DJ
Travel along the bench and into the quaint village of Naramata next month for an afternoon of fun at Bistro Lapin Perdu. The ...