Sarkozy's Mideast tour... what for? - FRANCE 24

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Sarkozy's Mideast tour... what for?

France no longer holds the EU helm but is determined to play a major role in Middle East peace efforts. Will President Nicolas Sarkozy's tour of the region beginning Monday help?

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