Topic: Laurent Joffrin
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France President Sarkozy drops national identity debate
France President Nicolas Sarkozy had sought to use a national identity debate to heal social rifts and propel himself to victory in the polls. But three months on, the debate has been dropped and Sarkozy's standing harmed.
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What Obama means to the world
From Saudi bloggers to immigrants in the suburbs of Paris, his election has revived global hopes for what America is and can be.
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What Obama’s election means abroad
Barack Obama’s victory was met with euphoria in many nations by those who see him as restoring their faith in American ideals.
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If the first lady is a pop star, French media melt like Boursin
A new CD from Carla Bruni may produce another boost for Nicolas Sarkozy's presidency. Meanwhile, the French media struggle with objectivity.
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French love affair with Sarkozy is fading
Amid a high-profile romance with Italian supermodel Carla Bruni, the French president is facing tough questions and slipping in public opinion polls.
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