FRANCOIS FILLON GOVERNMENT UNVEILED
Elysee Palace Secretary General Claude Gueant announces the new government of French Prime Minister Francois Fillon in the courtyard of the Elysee in Paris May 18, 2007. Fillon has unveiled a 15 minister cabinet team that includes seven women. (UPI Photo/William Alix)
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