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France once again issues warning to the Syrian government over the use of chemical weapons

France once again issues warning to the Syrian government over the use of chemical weapons

France today threatened Syria that any attempt to deploy or use the chemical weapons will be met with a disproportionate response from the NATO member nations.

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France seriously considering military intervention in the African nation of Mali

France seriously considering military intervention in the African nation of Mali

Laurent Fabius, the French minister for foreign affairs today hinted that France may intervene militarily in the ongoing conflict in the Sub-Saharan African nation of Mali.

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Defence minister justifies the French military pullout from Afghanistan

Defence minister justifies the French military pullout from Afghanistan

Jean-Yves Le Drian, the French minister of defence said today that the proposed French military withdrawal from Afghanistan will not affect the unity and co-ordination within the NATO.

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French naval ships reach Florida

French naval ships reach Florida

Two French naval vessels, the Etoile and the Belle Poule reached downtown Jacksonville yesterday, in a voyage held to commemorate the arrival of French naval officer and voyager Jean Ribault in Florida’s Atlantic coast 450 years ago.

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France considering military action in Syria

France considering military action in Syria

Putting further pressure on the embattled Syrian president Bashar Hafez al-Assad, it is learnt that the French government is seriously discussing the possibility of a Libyan style military intervention in Syria.

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Libya and France improve defence cooperation

Libya and France improve defence cooperation

France and Libya have reached a deal to boost the maritime security in the Mediterranean Sea and the enforcement of border control in Libya.

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