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Article: VOA NEWS: LIBYAN LEADER GADHAFI WRAPS UP VISIT TO FRANCE

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December 15, 2007
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The Voice of America issued the following story:

By Lisa Bryant

Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi wrapped up a visit to France Saturday that fulfilled all expectations of sparking controversy. Lisa Bryant reports from Paris.

Mr. Gadhafi got the red carpet treatment from French President Nicolas Sarkozy during his five-day visit here. The Libyan leader was the featured guest at a state dinner. The Libyan and French leaders also signed a number of contracts worth billions of dollars.

Mr. Gadhafi's presence in Paris generated controversy as well. The tent he pitched outside the official presidential guest-house drew sharp public attention. So did his remarks. The Libyan leader said Mr. Sarkozy ...

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