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Annual Bastille Day Showcases European Defense Solidarity

Lisa Bryant

   PARIS - World leaders joined French President Emmanuel Macron for the
   country's traditional Bastille Day parade Sunday, aimed this year to
   showcase European defense cooperation. The military display comes at a
   time when Europe is facing key tests.

   Thousands packed the iconic Champs Elysees avenue in Paris, to watch
   the display of military might -- and to catch a glimpse of Macron and
   the cortege of leaders and dignitaries joining him. Roughly 4,300
   soldiers, 200 vehicles and more than 100 aircraft took part in the
   parade.

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