Kufuor Meets Chirac In Paris To Discuss Cote D'Ivorie

A French-brokered deal to end the four-month conflict in the country appeared to be close to collapse on Wednesday. There was violence on the streets and dissent within the government and armed forces. France announced earlier in the day that it was ready to evacuate its nationals from the west African country at any time.

A French-brokered deal to end the four-month conflict in the country appeared to be close to collapse on Wednesday. There was violence on the streets and dissent within the government and armed forces. France announced earlier in the day that it was ready to evacuate its nationals from the west African country at any time.