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Leaders to descend on France for WWI commemorations

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Trogneux. France kicks off a week of World War I commemorations from Sunday, with some 80 leaders expected to fly in for the ceremony. [Photo: Courtesy]

France kicks off a week of World War I commemorations from Sunday, with some 80 leaders from around the globe preparing to fly in for a ceremony marking a century since the guns fell silent.

French President Emmanuel Macron is gearing up for a busy week of diplomacy that will see him play host to leaders including US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

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