France's Chief Rabbi, the country's leading Jewish religious figure, on Thursday resigned with immediate effect, after admitting to plagiarism in his books.
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The Pope bows out. A proposed French law goes easy on damage caused during industrial disputes. A proposed European law aims to limit bankers' bonuses. A French rocker dies.
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World political and religious leaders expressed surprise but respect for Pope Benedict XVI's announcement yesterday of his resignation due to "incapacity" because of his age.
