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The article presents information on the 24th Africa-France conference held in Cannes, France in February 2007. The conference was attended by 48 African states. Speaking in the conference, French President Jacques Chirac said that France feels tied to Africa by the engagements of fraternity and history. In 2005, Chirac introduced a new tax on plane tickets, from which profits go to fight AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis in Africa.

Reports on the warning of French President Jacques Chirac to Iran over a possible penalty for continuing its nuclear program.

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.

Discusses the common liking shared by U.S. President George W. Bush and French President Jacques Chirac for cows, revealed during the June 2004 meeting of the two heads of state. Chirac's expertise on cows; Meetings held between the two nations about the transfer of sovereignty to Iraq.

Reports on the narrowing of the differences between U.S. President George W. Bush and French President Jacques Chirac over a United Nations resolution establishing a framework for returning self-government to Iraq. Details of the resolution; Outcome of the meeting between the two heads of state in June 2004; Understanding reached between the U.S. and Iraq's interim prime minister Iyad Allawi.

Traces events that led French President Jacques Chirac and Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin to deceive the administration of U.S. President George W. Bush about its position on the 2003 Iraqi war. Root of the U.S-France conflict; Assurance given by the French government to Bush's administration; Possible influence of de Villepin on Chirac.

Criticizes the Gaullist vision of French President Jacques Chirac intended to remove U.S. influence in Europe.

Comments on issues related to the opposition of France's President Jacques Chirac to the U.S. war in Iraq.

Reports that French President Jacques Chirac blasted a unilateral decision by the U.S. to attack Iraq.

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'.

Focuses on French President Jacques Chirac, who leads the resistance to U.S. plans to use force if necessary to disarm Iraq. Views of French analysts; Chirac's broader agenda, including forging a prominent role for France in the post-cold-war world; Why France is less sure of its place in the world; Chirac's career background; Role of domestic politics in Chirac's stance on war; How taking a lead role on Iraq has created divisions with traditional allies, including the U.S. and Great Britain.

Reveals the views of France Prime Minister Lionel Jospin on how United States (US) should exercise its global power. Views of France's President Jacques Chirac on this matter; Criticisms issued by Jospin and Chirac on the decision of US Congress in cutting the proposed budget to ease the debts of poor countries.

Scrutinizes the criticisms of French President Jacques Chirac against the United States (US). Comments on the US Senate rejection of the nuclear test ban treaty; Position on the failure of global trade talks; Issues regarding the plan of France to form a new armed force early in the 21st century.

Highlights the visit of President Mohammad Khatami of Iran in France to hold talks with the French President Jacques Chirac. Issues discussed by Khatami; Demonstrations against the visit of Khatami in Paris, France; Reaction of the United States to Khatami's visit; Agreement between Khatami and Chirac to improve relations at the bilateral and European level; Outcome of the meeting.

Reports the visit of France President Jacques Chirac to the United States to meet with President Bill Clinton. Aim of President Chirac to build a cooperative relationship between the United States and Europe; President Chirac's emphasis that Europe and the United States relationship is not of competition.

Deals with the proposal of President Jacques Chirac of France to lift the oil embargo against Iraq if it allows international inspections of its weapons programs. Chirac's planned meeting with United States President Bill Clinton; Opposition of the French government to the British and American bombing of Iraq; Rejection of the proposed lifting of oil embargo by the United States.

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.

Opinion. Looks at the political policies of French President Jacques Chirac and their implications for the United States. His policies towards the US.

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.

Presents information on the meeting between Pope John Paul II and French President Jacques Chirac in the Vatican. Information on France and the Holy See; Details on the use of the red carpet; Information on nuclear testing; Details on Chirac's speech.

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 on the improvement of United States' foreign relations with France. Effect of the election of Jacques Chirac as President; Extension of the stay of President Bill Clinton and wife Hillary for the June 1996 economic summit meeting; Speculation on Chirac's influence on Clinton's support or opposition to the re-election of Boutros Boutros-Ghali as United Nations Secretary General.

Reports on French President Jacques Chirac's announcement of the possibility of the French nation rejoining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) if the group will carry out its promise to give European countries a stronger leadership role. Chirac's abandonment of the go-it-alone policy adopted by Charles de Gaulle.

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.

Focuses on the French President Jacques Chirac's achievements in his foreign policy. Impact of the nuclear test in the international scene; Debate over nuclear policy; Chirac's efforts and role on Bosnia; Emergence of France as a protector of Europe.

Reports on French President Jacques Chirac's visit to the United States, which could lead to a revival in French-American cooperation. Official end to nuclear testing by Chirac; How France views America's economic and military presence in Europe; History of the French-America relationship; What the talks will consist of; Other information about the visit.