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Bernard Kouchner, born in 1939, is the French co-founder of Doctors Without Borders and Doctors of the World. He is also a politician, diplomat and doctor, and current Minister of Foreign and European Affairs in the Fillon government.
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Fast Facts
- Born November 1, 1939, in Avignon, France
- Assumed Office: May 17, 2007
- Preceded by: Philippe Douste-Blazy
- Party: UMP
- Occupation: Medical Doctor
- Spouse: Christine Ockrent
- Ex-wife: Evelyne Pisier
- Has five children
- Awarded an honorary doctorate from University of Prishtina
- September 17, 2007: Suggested the world must be ready for a war with Iran over Iran's nuclear programBBC News: Iran scorns French warning of war
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Positions Held
- Secretaire d'etat, Michel Rocard cabinet
- Member, French Communist Party
- Member of the European Parliament
- Health-Delegated Minister
- Physician, Red Cross
- Co-founder, Medecins Sans Frontieres
- Volunteer in Lebanon
- Special Representative/Head, United Nations Interim Administration in Kosovo
- Minister of Health
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RT @LePost : Bernard Kouchner veut des questions sympathiques de la part des journalistes http://tinyurl.com/ylrv4am
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Afghans:Kouchner contre le retour forcé: Le ministre français des Affaires étrangères, Bernard Kouchner, a affi.. http://bit.ly/Oq2VY
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Bernard Kouchner se dit oppose au renvoi force d'Afghans http://bit.ly/24BPfR
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Bernard Kouchner contre le retour forcé des Afghans vivant en France http://bit.ly/1JKFR
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Sarkozy à la chute du Mur de Berlin : Bernard Kouchner a qualifié de "dérisoire" cette polémique. OK mais qui a commencé ?
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Charlie Rose with Bernard Kouchner; Orson Swindle, David Berlind, Brad Smith & Joe Barrett (June 27, 2003) - $24.95
First, Dr. Bernard Kouchner, co-founder of Doctors Without Borders, talks about his work and the reconstruction effort in Iraq. Then, a roundtable discussion about the problem of unsolicited commercial e-mail with Brad Smith of Microsoft, D...
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This digital document is an article from APS Diplomat Recorder, published by Thomson Gale on August 25, 2007. The length of the article is 692 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered ...
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View All Bernard Kouchner Questions (23) | Ask a QuestionOpen Thread: Lance Corporal Joshua M. Bernard (3 Answers)I can tell my answer's going to be very unpopular here, but since this is an "Open Thread", I guess I'll go ahead and give you my honest opinion: I ... read moreDo you think there will ever be another person like Bernard Madoff? (3 Answers)There will be many more. His should be criminal offense. Otherwise, many young kids will be inspired by him, to do the same. To prevent this, don't let greed win ... read moreIs wondering where is Rose and Bernard? (1 Answer)Thats a good question. For that matter where are all the "red shirts" that should be with them? There were 15 or 20 others that never go a chance to ... read moreWhat merchandise is available? (1 Answer)The only thing I see right now is a cute little charm from eBay. read more
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Bernard Kouchner and Doctors Without Borders
- Medical News Today: Clarification Of Relations Between Kouchner And Doctors Without Borders (May 30, 2007)
