French Polynesia gets new leader
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French Polynesia elects veteran pro-independence leader Oscar Temaru as president.
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There's still no sign of a resolution of the political standoff in French Polynesia.
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Â· Special retirement terms for state workers targetedÂ· French president begins talks with unions today
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France&#39;s energetic and outspoken finance minister, Nicolas Sarkozy, today took over the leadership of the country&#39;s ruling party, giving him a vehicle and platform to
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Conservatives are expected to win a commanding majority in legislative elections, giving the new President a free hand to transform France
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France's president unveils new economic reforms in a  command performance, but skeptics say he's short on detail
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French Polynesia is gripped by a political crisis as thousands rally in support of ex-leader Oscar Temaru.
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Guinea's ruler appointed a new prime minister, state-run radio said Friday, in a move apparently aimed at appeasing union leaders who led a crippling two-week strike.
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Former France flanker Marc Lievremont is named coach of the nation's rugby team.
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As nominations draw to a close,  Dominique Strauss-Kahn is tipped as new IMF leader.
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The new head of the ruling political party in France has resigned his post as finance minister, one day after taking over the party.
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Mesdames, Messieurs, France is now open for business. Nicolas Sarkozy won the French presidency on pledges to open up the economy, and his government is selling one message: Things have changed.
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France is set to elect a new National Assembly, with a big win predicted for President Nicolas Sarkozy's party.
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Kalkot Mataskelekele becomes the new leader of the South Pacific island nation of Vanuatu.
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French Polynesians are voting to end a political deadlock after a controversial poll last year.
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CLICHY-SOUS-BOUS, Sep 24 (IPS) - The community in this Paris suburb is waiting  keenly for transformation promised by France's new  government.
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Less than a month into office, Nicolas  Sarkozy is being dubbed the &quot;hyper president&quot; for an energetic  governing style that appears set to win him a huge  parliamentary majority in June legislative elections.