France hopes anti-American stance will help
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As France awaited word on two journalists being held hostage in Iraq, officials made clear that they expected to benefit from their stand against the U.S.-led invasion and occupation.
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French Foreign Minister Michel Barnier called for a "new relationship" with the United States but warned that a better alliance did not mean allegiance.
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An accusation by Australian Prime Minister John Howard that France was guilty of lingering "anti-Americanism" drew sharp words from Paris during a visit by the Australian foreign minister.
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French officials sought on Wednesday to ease tensions with Chad after President Nicolas Sarkozy offended local sensibilities by promising to bring home a group of Europeans accused of abducting 103 African children.
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France's right-wing presidential candidate Nicolas Sarkozy Wednesday vowed a major push to wrench the European Union out of crisis if elected, calling for a relationship of equals between a strong Europe and the United States.
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The United States and France called on  Wednesday for a closer friendship after years of strained  relations over Iraq as they marked the 63rd anniversary of the  D-Day invasion that broke the Nazi hold on Europe.
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The United States and France called on Wednesday for a closer friendship after years of strained relations over Iraq as they marked the 63rd anniversary of the D-Day invasion that broke the Nazi hold on Europe.
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy has helped create a better climate between the United States and Europe and could help a diplomatic effort to support Iraq, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Fried told a newspaper.
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It's not easy being the leader of Europe's socialist "utopia," France. It takes a penchant for other people's money, a distinct anti-American attitude, and the ability to sleep on the run.
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In American military parlance, it's gut-check time for NATO in Afghanistan, and French President Nicolas Sarkozy appears ready to answer allies' calls for more forces to fight the Taliban and al-Qaida.
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Franceâs foreign minister, Bernard Kouchner, sought to tone down remarks he made the day before that the world had to prepare for possible war against Iran.
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Veterans from former French colonies &#151; many of whom fought to free France from the Nazis during World War II &#151; will soon be granted better pensions, ending decades of inequality, the defense minister said Monday.
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On the same day that US President George W. Bush made perhaps his strongest defense of French foreign policy, a top backer derided Democratic White House hopeful John Kerry for wanting the United States to "act like the French."
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Israel's foreign minister tells France more action is needed in the fight to curb the rise in anti-Semitism.
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France wants a fresh start in relations  with the United States and both sides have much to contribute  to a renewed transatlantic partnership, Foreign Minister Michel  Barnier said in comments published Monday.
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US aid for tsunami survivors in Indonesia could help temper anti-American sentiments.
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France coach Bernard Laporte believes the "fear factor" will benefit his side against England.