President Nicolas Sarkozy of France suspended military operations in Afghanistan and said he was considering an early pullout of his nation’s forces.

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Sarkozy Weighs Afghan Withdrawal After Soldier Kills 4 French Troops

The recent downgrade of French debt, though not unexpected, adds to the challenges facing the incumbent, Nicolas Sarkozy, as he seeks re-election.

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France’s Gloomy Economic Outlook Haunts Presidential Race

BEIRUT — French President Nicolas Sarkozy says the Syrian regime is committing massacres and he is calling on President Bashar Assad to leave power. Sarkozy’s comments came during a New Year’s address at a Navy airbase in Lanveoc-Poulmic, France. He says the “massacres being committed by the Syrian regime” have aroused disgust around the world. He says Assad should allow Syrians to decide their own future. Read full article > >

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France’s Sarkozy says Syrian president must quit after ‘massacres’ committed by his regime

A reworking of the cult German New Year sketch Dinner For One, featuring Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy, is a hit on YouTube.

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Merkel and Sarkozy in YouTube hit

British director Nicolas Roeg is to be awarded with the London Film Critics’ Circle’s highest honour for his contribution to film-making.

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Roeg awarded film critics’ honour

Prime Minister David Cameron is due to discuss the eurozone debt crisis with French President Nicolas Sarkozy during talks in Paris later.

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PM and Sarkozy in eurozone talks

The French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, says France and Germany must pull together to ensure stability at the heart of Europe.

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Sarkozy backs closer German ties

Germany’s Angela Merkel and France’s Nicolas Sarkozy are to propose modifications to EU treaties to improve governance of the eurozone.

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Reform proposed for EU treaties

Francois Hollande is elected the French Socialist Party’s candidate for the 2012 presidential election when he is expected to challenge Nicolas Sarkozy.

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Hollande elected to face Sarkozy

BERLIN — The leaders of Germany and France, the eurozone’s two biggest economies, say they have reached agreement on strengthening Europe’s shaky banking sector. German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she and French President Nicolas Sarkozy “are determined to do the necessary to ensure the recapitalization of Europe’s banks.” Read full article > >

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President Nicolas Sarkozy of France announced an international conference to help the new Libya.

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Sarkozy Assures Libyan Rebel Leader

This makes Nicolas Cage look like a punter. A report by the Government Accountability Office says that companies that received some $24 billion stimulus money owe a whopping $750 million in back taxes. While the government can’t name names, it has…

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Stimulus Recipients Owe $750M in Taxes

President Nicolas Sarkozy has kicked off the first ever e-G8 forum in Paris, seeking to explain why the net needs controls.

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Sarkozy questions ‘neutral’ net

The French president’s father confirms that Nicolas Sarkozy and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy are expecting their first child together. Read full article > >

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French president and wife expecting first baby together

Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage is charged with domestic abuse and other offences after an alleged drunken row with his wife in a New Orleans street.

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‘Drunk’ Cage held in New Orleans