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Peres

Shimon . born 1923, Israeli statesman, born in Poland: prime minister (1984--86; 1995--96); Nobel peace prize 1994 jointly with Yasser Arafat and Yitzhak Rabin
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Since daybreak La Ramee had been occupied with the preparations, and trusting no one but himself, he had visited personally the successor of Pere Marteau.
Let us suppose one thing," replied the duke "let us suppose, for instance, that my maitre d'hotel, Noirmont, has purchased the shop of Pere Marteau "
Well, La Ramee, who is a gourmand, sees his pates, thinks them more attractive than those of Pere Marteau and proposes to me that I shall try them.
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The great names of Pere la Chaise impress one, too, but differently.
But among the thousands and thousands of tombs in Pere la Chaise, there is one that no man, no woman, no youth of either sex, ever passes by without stopping to examine.
They were removed again in 1800, and finally, seventeen years afterward, they were taken up and transferred to Pere la Chaise, where they will remain in peace and quiet until it comes time for them to get up and move again.
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On their capriciously formed ridge appeared dazzling sheets, as mentioned by Pere Secchi.
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Janvier, "the poor cretin and Pere Pelletier were buried at different hours.
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I believe that Dalkeith pere is hanging round somewhere, and in view of my headache perhaps you had better remain in the background for the moment.
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He was buried by Madame Fosco in the cemetery of Pere la Chaise.
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Ramallah: Activists in Morocco have called for the arrest of former Israeli President Shimon Peres should he visit the country, terming him a "child killer.
Moroccan activists call for Peres arrest
Former president of Israel, Shimon Peres, has received criticism for representing a bank in a campaign.
Former Israeli president draws criticism for representing bank

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