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Iraqi Prime Minister al-Maliki meets with French President Sarkozy in Paris

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki leaves the Elysee Palace after a meeting with French President Nicolas Sarkozy in Paris on May 4, 2009. Talks between the leaders are expected to include armament of Iraqi Forces, investment, construction, trade and educational cooperation between both countries. (UPI Photo/ David Silpa)

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