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It should come as no surprise that Iran wants to shunt France out of a deal to enrich its nuclear fuel abroad. Dividing its enemies and isolating the more hawkish among them has been a hallmark of Tehran’s diplomacy, and French President Nicolas Sarkozy routinely plays the tough cop with Iran, threatening and goading its leaders and urging U.S.
French Culture Minister Frederic Mitterrand said Thursday he will not resign over his admission in a book that he paid to have sex with “boys” in Thailand.
President Obama called on Iran to provide the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency with “unfettered” access to the newly disclosed Qom uranium enrichment site, and Tehran’s nuclear negotiator said the country would cooperate with inspectors.
After a heady week on a high-stakes world stage, President Obama returned to America’s messiest political mosh pit — the health care debate.
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi on Wednesday denounced the structure of the U.N. Security Council, criticizing the permanent seats and veto power granted to a limited number of nations
World leaders converge Tuesday in New York to focus on climate change, with the clock ticking down toward a summit this year in Denmark, where a global climate change pact is to be signed.
France has bestowed the Legion of Honor on 13 foreign nationals, including a journalist for CNN.
President Nicolas Sarkozy tried to reassure France Wednesday that his health was in no danger following an emergency trip to a hospital on Sunday. “I would like to say to the people of France that my health is good,” said Sarkozy
French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s collapse while jogging and subsequent hospitalization prompted speculation and concern Monday in France over the 54-year-old’s state of health. Though the hospital which treated Sarkozy said tests had detected nothing abnormal, officials said the president’s fainting had been caused by a nerve condition called vasovagal syncope.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy became ill while exercising on Sunday, and is undergoing medical tests, the presidential palace said.