la France n'enverra pas un soldat de plus

In an interview with le Figaro, Nicolas Sarkozy confirmed that France will not be sending any more soldiers to Afghanistan. This statement comes in spite of the repeated demands for reinforcements.

"Must we stay in Afghanistan? I respond, yes. And stay to win," indicated le Président. In his eyes, the answer lies not in more allied troop manpower, but in "more afghan soldiers." Sarkozy continued, "it will be them who will mostly efficiently win this war, because it is their country."

This statement comes at a time when US President, Barack Obama, is considering sending even more American troops into the country. It seems unlikely that any allies wishing to end this war soon will be pleased with the comments.

-david

Sarkozy est faché

Nicholas Sarkozy, Barack Obama, and Gordon Brown accused Iran on Friday morning at the Pittsburgh G20 of having a second nuclear site. Iran has been given until December to conform to international laws or or face more UN sanctions.

"Iran is breaking rules that all nations must follow, endangering the global nonproliferation regime, denying its own people access to the opportunity they deserve, and threatening the stability and security of the region and the world. It is time for Iran to act immediately to restore the confidence of the international community by fulfilling its international obligations," President Obama said.

Appearing alongside Mr. Obama, French President Nicolas Sarkozy said sanctions "will have to be taken" if Iran doesn't address the matter by December. "What has been revealed today is exceptional," Mr. Sarkozy said. "We were already in a very severe confidence crisis, we are now faced with a challenge, a challenge made to the entire international community."

-david