Topic: Jean-Francois Cope
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As Sarkozy seeks new term, French are wary of 'Merkozy' (+video)
An embattled French President Nicolas Sarkozy is touting his strong ties with powerful German chancellor Angela Merkel as he prepares to announce his bid for a second term today.
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As Europe watches Arab unrest, fears over oil, migration shade its response
Some have criticized Europe for responding slowly to the upheavals in Tunisia and Egypt, though the EU was quick to condemn Libya's violence.
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No burqas in France? Ruling party moves to ban veils in public.
The new effort to outlaw the full-length veil - niqabs and burqas - in public trumps earlier efforts to ban it only in some official buildings. The move comes at a time when French Muslims say they are being targeted as outsiders or not fully French.
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French elections a blow for Sarkozy's conservatives
The opposition Socialists beat out the ruling UMP in many cities, prompting calls for the French president to modify his ambitious plans.
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