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SARKOZY TO VISIT SYRIA ON SEPTEMBER 3

France's Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner was in Damascus on Monday where he offered help to Syria and Lebanon on thorny issues linked to their resolve to normalise ties for the first time since the French mandate over the two countries ended 60 years ago.

Paris denies report Taliban executed French soldiers

British and American newspapers had previously also reported that four French soldiers were captured during the ambush last week.

EU condemns Russian recognition of South Ossetia, Abkhazia

The EU will now examine from this point of view the consequences of Russia's decision.

Sarkozy on the phone with Georgia, Russia leaders

President Sarkozy recalled the position of the EU presidency concerning the Russian decision to recognise the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, the Elysee Palace said.


EU tells Bulgaria to step up anti-corruption drive


Four arrested in Bulgarian farmers' protest

European aid groups unable to enter rebel Georgian areas: EU

Czech Republic to press for Georgian sovereignty: minister

Poland's president, prime minister to attend EU summit on Georgia

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