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Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and French President Emmanuel Macron pose for a photo at the Palace of Versailles, near Paris, France, Monday, May 29, 2017. Monday's meeting comes in the wake of the Group of Seven's summit over the weekend where relations with Russia were part of the agenda, making Macron the first Western leader to speak to Putin after the talks. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, pool)

Vladimir Putin visits France for talks; Emmanuel Macron does not give an inch

By Vladimir Isachenkov, Sylvie Corbet and John Leicester - Associated Press

President Emmanuel Macron, left, escorts his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as they meet for talks at the Palace of Versailles before the opening of an exhibition marking 300 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries in Versailles, near Paris, France, Monday, May 29, 2017. Monday's meeting comes in the wake of the Group of Seven's summit over the weekend where relations with Russia were part of the agenda, making Macron the first Western leader to speak to Putin after the talks. (Philippe Wojazer/Pool Photo via AP)

The Latest: Russia, France to cooperate in anti-terror fight

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French President Emmanuel Macron, right, speaks to Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Galerie des Batailles (Gallery of Battles) at the Versailles Palace as they arrive for a joint press conference following their meeting in Versailles, near Paris, France, Monday, May 29, 2017. Monday's meeting comes in the wake of the Group of Seven's summit over the weekend where relations with Russia were part of the agenda, making Macron the first Western leader to speak to Putin after the talks. (Stephane de Sakutin/Pool Photo via AP)

French president flexes diplomatic muscles in Putin meeting

By SYLVIE CORBET and JOHN LEICESTER - Associated Press

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump walk together during the G7 Summit in Taormina, Italy on Saturday, May 27, 2017. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

The Latest: Trump didn’t sound like conventional president

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US President Donald Trump arrives for a welcome ceremony for the G7 summit in the Ancient Theatre of Taormina (3rd century BC) in the Sicilian citadel of Taormina, Italy, Friday, May 26, 2017. On Friday and Saturday, for the first time all seven are around the same table, including also newcomers Emmanuel Macron of France, Theresa May of Britain and the Italian host, Paolo Gentiloni, forging a new dynamic after a year of global political turmoil amid a rise in nationalism. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

The Latest: G-7 leaders in Italy get tricolor flyover

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President Donald Trump shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron during a meeting at the U.S. Embassy, Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Brussels. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The Latest: Trump to review US sanctions on Russia

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Armed police stand guard at Manchester Arena after reports of an explosion at the venue during an Ariana Grande gig in Manchester, England Monday, May 22, 2017. Police says there are &quot;a number of fatalities&quot; after reports of an explosion at an Ariana Grande concert in northern England. (Peter Byrne/PA via AP)

The Latest: Macron pledges improved intelligence cooperation

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FILE-- In this photo taken Sunday Feb. 10, 2013, French soldiers secure the area where a suicide bomber exploded at the entrance of Gao, northern Mali. France's new president Emmanuel Macron has chosen for his first official visit outside Europe the West African nation of Mali, a country where multiple extremist groups pose a growing danger to the region.(AP Photo/Jerome Delay, File)

The Latest: Macron says intel-sharing with US to continue

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Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo gestures during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Celta and Real Madrid at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo, northern Spain, Wednesday, May 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Lalo R. Villar)

What to watch in Europe’s leagues as season reaches climax

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring the third goal against Celta during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Celta and Real Madrid at the Balaidos stadium in Vigo, Spain, Wednesday, May 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Lalo R. Villar)

Still no place for Benzema in France squad for friendlies

By JEROME PUGMIRE - Associated Press

Jury members Gabriel Yared, from left, Park Chan-wook, Pedro Almodovar, Will Smith and Paolo Sorrentino pose for photographers during the photo call for the Jury at the 70th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Tuesday, May 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Will Smith, Pedro Almodovar open testy Cannes Film Festival

By Jake Coyle - Associated Press

Illustration of Emmanuel Macron by M. Ryder/Tribune Content Agency

Marine Le Pen will return if France doesn’t improve

By Peter Morici

French President Emmanuel Macron listens as Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo delivers her speech during a ceremony at the Hotel de Ville in Paris, France, Sunday, May 14, 2017. (Charles Platiau/Pool Photo via AP)

Emmanuel Macron, France’s new president, to pick prime minister, meet with Angela Merkel

By Sylvie Corbet - The Washington Times

Newly appointed French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, right, shakes hands with outgoing Prime Minister Bernard Cazeneuve in Paris, Monday, May, 15, 2017. French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Philippe, a relatively unknown 46-year-old lawmaker, as prime minister, making good on campaign promises to repopulate French politics with new faces. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

The Latest: Germany chancellor welcomes new French president

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French President Emmanuel Macron greets veterans at the the Unknown Soldier's tomb under the Arc de Triomphe after his formal inauguration ceremony as French President Sunday, May 14, 2017 in Paris. Macron was inaugurated as France's new president at the Elysee Palace in Paris, and immediately launched into his mission to shake up French politics, world economics and the European Union. (Alain Jocard, Pool via AP)

The Latest: France’s new president visits military hospital

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Patrick Baumann, president of the IOC Evaluation Commission for the 2024 Olympic Games addresses the IOC Evaluation Commission session in Paris, Sunday, May 14, 2017, as the International Olympic Committee visits Paris ahead of a the September vote for the 2024 Summer Olympics. (Franck Fife, Pool via AP)

With Macron on board, Paris 2024 bid is ‘ready right now’

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN - Associated Press

Outcry over Netflix films prompts Cannes to change rules

By JAKE COYLE - Associated Press

Novak Djokovic of Serbia gestures after defeating Nicolas Almagro of Spain 6-1, 6-4, 7-5 during a Madrid Open tennis tournament match in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, May 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Paul White)

Djokovic, Nadal advance to 3rd round in Madrid Open

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press