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AUSTRALIAN DEFENSE MINISTER NELSON IN PARIS

French Defense Minister Michele Alliot-Marie stands at attention between Republican Guards during the playing of the national anthem in Paris on December 14, 2006. Alliot-Marie has confirmed she plans to seek the nomination of the ruling UMP party to run in next year's presidential election, challenging party front-runner Nicolas Sarkozy. (UPI Photo/Eco Clement)

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