Nations, including France, praise vote
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European opponents of the U.S. invasion of Iraq joined other world leaders yesterday in cautiously praising the Iraqi national elections as a necessary first step toward establishing democracy and restoring ...
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Congressional Republicans and Democrats alike called the Iraq election a success on Monday, praising Iraqis for having the courage to embrace democracy despite attacks by insurgents.
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France votes in the first round of  parliamentary elections on Sunday with President Nicolas  Sarkozy&#39;s party expected to strengthen its hold on power,  clearing the way for him to push ahead with reforms.
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Don't choke on your freedom fries when you hear this, but France's most-popular and most-talked-about politician - and a favorite to become the next French president - is a big fan of the United States.
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Dialogue between China and France, two countries which highly value cultural diversity and pluralism in international politics, is no doubt conducive to world peace.
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Iraq war opponents France, Germany and  Russia Monday hailed elections in the country as a success and,  in a sign of warming transatlantic ties, pledged to back U.S.  efforts to restore stability.
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Some laud moves with the two nations. Others are suspicious.
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Great Britain coach Tony Smith praises his side after their 42-14 victory over France.
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Senior Chinese officials have  welcomed Hong Kong's election results in which the pro-Beijing  camp retained a comfortable majority, saying people in the  Asian financial hub voted for stability and prosperity.
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There was a massive show of sympathy and support for the United States across Europe following the Sept.
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In Europe, Bush avoids looking defensive and wins a ringing endorsement by at least one foreign leader
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NEW YORK - Both Germany and France in their speeches before the 59th General Assembly session on Thursday supported Japan&#39;s ongoing effort to secure a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
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PARIS, June 10 -- French voters reinforced President Nicolas Sarkozy's mandate for major reform of the nation's moribund economy and government, giving his ruling party and its allies an estimated 46 percent of the vote in Sunday's first round of parliamentary elections, according to nearly compl...
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LONDON: After a mixed bag of results in the weekend&#39;s soccer qualifiers, Europe&#39;s major countries asserted their authority this morning with France, England and Italy all winning away.
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Europe&#39;s new constitution got a thumbs-up from French Socialists, according to voting results announced Thursday. Some 59 percent of Socialist supporters favored the new charter
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday hailed a &quot;good compromise&quot; with Poland over the voting system which paved the way to agreement on a blueprint for a new EU treaty after a tense summit.
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The United States and the European Union have welcomed reforms approved by the Ukrainian parliament, paving the way for a new presidential election.