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Riots Worsen Europe’s Leadership Crisis

The unrest buffeting France has further undermined the already weakened presidency of Jacques Chirac, but he is far from alone on a continent with pressing problems and few strong leaders to tackle them. Britain, Germany and Italy also have troubled governments, leaving the European Union in limbo as the Bush administration increasingly shows interest in a cohesive Europe to help with difficult diplomatic tasks in the Middle East and elsewhere. Full Story