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Reports on the state dinner between French President Jacques Chirac and U.S. President George W. Bush in an effort to mend strained relations of both countries in Brussels, Belgium. Decision of France not to contribute money or troops to Iraq; Insights of the two heads of state on the nuclear issue in Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts; Cooperation of France and the U.S. in pushing Syria to withdraw its troops in Lebanon and the lifting of the European Union arms embargo on China.

Comments on the relationship between U.S. President George W. Bush and French President Jacques Chirac. Delay in the extension of congratulatory phone call by President Chirac on the reelection of President Bush; Reaction of French officials on the insult made by President Bush during his campaign; Description of the phone call made by President Chirac to President Bush.

Comments on relations between France and Eastern European countries. French President Jacques Chirac's reaction to Eastern Europe's expression of support for the United States and an Iraq war; Historical background on the West-East divide; How Europe has been profoundly changed since 1989. INSET: No, Chirac Didn't Say 'Shut Up'.

Opinion. Asserts that French President Jacques Chirac overshadowed President Bill Clinton on the Bosnia issue in the international arena. Loss of credential of Clinton due to his handling of Bosnia.

Talks about the visit of French President Jacques Chirac to Africa and looks at the relations between France and African nations. Significance of the visit.

Reports on French President Jacques Chirac's visit in Ramallah, West Bank to became the first head of state to address the Palestinian legislative council. Highlights of Chirac's speech; Implications of Chirac's tour that coincided with the efforts by Israeli and Palestinian negotiators to conclude an arrangement for the Israeli withdrawal from most of Hebron.

Reports that on July 17, 1998, President Hafez al-Assad finished negotiations with French President Jacques Chirac, concerning the Israeli presence in the Golan Heights. View of Assad on the role of Israel lack of progress in the Middle East peace negotiations; Commendation of France for its role in the negotiations; Discussion on the visit.