French President Jacques Chirac (R), newly appointed Prime Minister
Jean-Pierre Raffarin (C) and Defence Minister Michele Alliot-Marie (L)
walk in front of the Arc de Triomphe during ceremonies commemorating
the end of the second world war in Paris, May 8, 2002. Chirac was
re-elect May 5, 2002 and appointed his interim government May 8, 2002.
REUTER/Philippe Wojazer

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