Satrapi is best known for her graphic novel and film 'Persepolis,' a coming-of-age tale set against the Islamic Revolution; reports say she 'died of sadness' after husband's death

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Defense Ministry pans 'disgraceful' move by Paris to prohibit Israeli firms from showing offensive systems and ban government participation, amid growing strain between two nations

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PM vows 'dramatic shift' in policy against Hezbollah, which is pounding northern Israel, with barrages Sunday triggering sirens in Acre and Haifa area; France seeks emergency UNSC session over Israel's advances

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Seven officers wounded as tens of thousands of Paris Saint-Germain supporters celebrate team's victory over Arsenal by firing flares, blocking traffic; far right slams chaos

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