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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

France steadfast despite Afghan deaths

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FRENCH President Nicolas Sarkozy says France remains committed to fighting terrorism despite the deaths of 10 French paratroopers near the Afghan capital in what he called "an ambush of extreme violence". Twenty-one soldiers were wounded in Monday's attack.
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"In its fight against terrorism, France has just been struck severely," Mr Sarkozy said in a statement.

But he added: "My determination remains intact. France is resolved to pursue the fight against terrorism, for democracy and liberty. The cause is just, it is the honour of France and its armies to defend it."

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