Sarko Threatens to Walk Out of G20 Summit

French prez seeks tough financial regulations—or else

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 31, 2009 2:11 AM CDT

(Newser) – Nicolas Sarkozy may walk out on the G20 summit if things don't go his way, the Times of London reports. The French president—who blames "Anglo-Saxons" for the financial crisis—is pushing for tougher global financial regulation and has told his ministers that he... Read full story »

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