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German chancellor helps French mark end of WWI

November 11, 2009 By The Associated Press ELAINE GANLEY (Associated Press Writer)

PARIS (AP) — For the first time since World War I, the leaders of Germany and France held a joint ceremony on Wednesday to commemorate the end of the conflict, saying it is now time to celebrate their countries' reconciliation and friendship.

"French-German friendship is sealed with blood," French President Nicolas Sarkozy said under the shadow of the Arc de Triomphe, site of the Tomb of the...

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