DAMASCUS, Syria, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- After more than two years of strained ties over the slaying of ex-Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, France said it seeks better relations with Syria.

UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- France says if the United States wants other countries to send troops to Iraq, it needs to share military command.

UNITED NATIONS, Aug. 21 (UPI) -- Britain and the United States opened debate in the U.N. Security Council Thursday on a possible new mandate for Iraq recovery, security topping the list.