US and France still trying to find a workable resolution

THE US and France last night appeared to be at odds over Arab demands to change a UN resolution they are co-sponsoring to call for a complete halt in Israeli-Hezbollah hostilities and the withdrawal of Israeli forces.

Thu, 10 Aug, 2006 - 01:00

What is the cause of their disagreement?

France has proposed new language on a total ceasefire and Israeli pullout.

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