French President Nicolas Sarkozy is hosting a dinner for Mr.Talibani who is also expected to meet with French business leaders.

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France and Iraq are expected to sign several agreements dealing with aid, agricultural development, business and culture during Mr.Talibani's visit.

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Iraqi President Jalal Talibani is getting the red-carpet treatment in France, with the Iraqi flag flying on the Champs Elysees in Paris.

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The face of one of the chief Kurdish leaders, Jalal Talibani, had been paraded through the town.

CNN: Sadler: 'Administrative vacuum' in liberated north

Iraqi President Jalal Talibani, a Kurd who's opposed to the death penalty, has refused to sign the execution orders, amid calls from Sunnis to spare Hashim's life.

NPR: Iraq Set to Hang Three from Saddam Era