Bastille Day: Sombre mood on Swiss letter shrouds festive reception

Defence Minister Peter MacKay has been getting attention for what some are calling his novel reworking.The day marks the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris, a symbol of the power of the monarchy.Prime Minister Samuel Hinds and French Ambassador to Guyana Monsieur Joel Godeau taking the toast to commemorate Bastille Day, the national day of France, which was observed on July 14. The toast was made during aRelated links: Mais non! Croissants at risk in France? A look at France's fascinating first ladies PhotoBlog: Exit Sarkozy, enter Hollande: Socialist sworn in as French

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