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1631: First labour exchange |
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It was Cardinal Richelieu who had the idea of using labourers to thoroughly clean up France. Ludwig XIII. of Bourbon and Richelieu, his affable statesman, transformed France into a showcase country. The Huguenot wars had been won, the "impertinent" British had been driven out of all French territories and it was time to enjoy life. |
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| 9.2.2010 Yanukovych wins Ukraine presidential election |
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| Viktor Yanukovych has won the presidential election in Ukraine. The pro-Russian former Prime Minister defeated rival Yulia Tymoshenko in a tight race. |
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