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Defence
Under the Obama administration, the transatlantic relationship is expected to flourish, improving French-US relations. But it may not be as easy as many expect, as Obama and Sarkozy's top priorities differ.
Balagne region
Pine-fringed beaches, rocky outcrops and Italian food and architecture define northern Corsica’s coast. We suggest you make Calvi your first port of call and base of operations on your island property prospectus.
Paris: global city
Blending diplomacy, urbanism and culture, Paris has become a hothouse for fresh thinking. We explore the city's turnaround and why we've made it our global city of the year.
Street talker
After a life in radical campaign groups, Algerian-descended Fadela Amara is now at the heart of French government. Her challenge from President Sarkozy: to rebuild France’s riot-hit suburbs.
Woman of the world
In our series on foreign coverage of the US presidential elections, we meet Corine Lesnes of ‘Le Monde’. France’s relations with the US have improved with the arrival of President Sarkozy.
Africa/Middle East
West Africa wants its money back from France, the UAE's "Poetry Idol" and Japan's aid to Africa.
Europe
Why Norway is going Dutch, vodka and the Russian elections, plus the French mayor who could teach Sarkozy a lesson
The verdict
On 6 November it will be six months since Nicolas Sarkozy was elected French President. We asked one of France’s most celebrated commentators to rate his performance both at home and abroad.
