France currently holds the presidency of the European Union so Sarkozy is using this leverage in order to push forward alternative strategies in order to secure Irish agreement on revision of the EU. His efforts were torpedoed by President Kaczyinski of Poland who refused to sign onto his parliament’s agreement to EU arguing that Ireland’s […]

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President Sarkozy of France is in Israel where he urged its leadership to undertake the perilous, but much needed, pursuit of peace with Palestinians. The French leader recognized there has been too much killing and fear in the region which makes imperative ensuring that peace can be assured as soon as possible. “There is no […]

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The decision by Irish voters to vote no against changes in the European Union has placed a damper on virtually any positive changes including the possibility of new countries entering the union. French President Sarkozy told Reuters news agency: “No Lisbon, no enlargement. I would find it very strange for a Europe of 27 institutions […]

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The Gold Dust Twins, George Bush and Nicolas Sarkozy, once again expressed their ability to be verbally tougher than anyone else at the OK Ranch by blasting Iran and making threats of possible action. The French president said bluntly, “Iran getting a nuclear bomb is unacceptable, that’s clear. It’s an unacceptable threat for the stability […]

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The world wide migration of people seeking to escape poverty and brutality has created new issues for Egypt and Israel. Thousands of refugees from Somalia or Eritrea are leaving their homelands and seeking work in Israel. The current Israel-Palestinian conflict has created opportunities for foreigners to fill jobs once handled by Palestinians. The government of […]

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A case in which a bride had her marriage annulled on grounds that she was not a virgin on the night that she and her new husband consumated their coming together has rocked the French nation causing an explosion of anger among women. The new husband went to court to have the marriage annulled when […]

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French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner speaking in Bethlehem at the investors conference for Palestinian aid, made clear his nation’s opposition to current Israel efforts on the West Bank. He was particularly critical of West Bank settlement expansion. “Nothing justifies the settlement expansion which constitutes an impediment to peace as well as an obstacle obstructing the […]

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Several major world powers agreed upon the need to enter into negotiations with Iran and cease the saber rattling that has only produced anger and fear. British Foreign Secretary David Miliband, said: “We’ve got an agreement on an offer that will bne made to the government of Iran,” the details of which will be […]

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Historically, France has been home to Muslims due to its colonies in North Africa and the constant movement back and forth of commerce or students. It is not surprising that one-third of European Muslims call France their home. French Muslims can be found in virtually every occupation as well as holding important government positions. France […]

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The French government has approved a constitutional reform bill that will curb some of the president’s enormous powers, and enable parliament to have a greater say in decision making as well as the conduct of foreign policy. The changes would place a two term limit on running for the office of president and restrict the […]

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