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The UN Security Council attempts to hammer out a draft resolution on the fighting in southern Lebanon. The main protagonists are Chirac and Bush. Apparently the French demanded a "complete ceasefire" - largely because any UN peace keeping force will consist primarily of French troops. Bush's boys are seeking a "suspension of fire", preferring to go for a sustainable solution before demanding the complete ceasefire. Blair is the intermediary in this and a compromise statement is issued demanding a "cessation of hostilities". Everyone pats each other on the back and toasts diplomacy. As the fighting and bloodshed goes on unabated, the supreme achievement of this agreed wording is appreciated only by diplomats and pedants.

The Guardian; Monday 7/8/06

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