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SelectPlusFrench President Announces Olympics PlanFrench President Announces Olympics PlanThe Associated PressFrench President Nicolas Sarkozy will attend the Beijing Olympics' opening ceremony next month, his office said Wednesday, ending his threat to boycott the event in an apparent attempt to soothe Chinese irritation over French support of Tibet. (July 9)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE] French president Nicolas Sarkozy will attend the opening ceremonies at next month's Olympic games in Beijing. Sarkozy's office made the announcement Wednesday -- ending speculation that the French leader might boycott the opening of the games. Sarkozy was the first world leader to announce he might not attend, as a way of protesting China's violent crackdown of protests in Tibet. The French president has long been an advocate of dialogue between the two sides ... Saying he may meet with the Dalai Lama in France in August. But after meeting with the Chinese president at the G-8 summit, Sarkozy announced he will attend the opening ceremonies, saying France wanted to deepen its strategic partnership with China. China has been trying for months to ensure a flawless Olympic games. President Bush has also confirmed he will attend the opening ceremonies on August 8th. ___ ___, The Associated Press.(****END****) ANCHOR VOICE:-------------------------VIDEO PRODUCER: Kevin White------------------------------VIDEO SOURCE: APTN--------------------------VIDEO APPROVAL:------------------------------VIDEO RESTRICTIONS: No Access France----------------------------------SCRIPT/WIRE SOURCE:------------------------------------

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