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Jewish World Review Feb. 20, 2003 / 18 Adar I, 5763
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French President changes name to 'Chiraq'
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In an apparent show of solidarity with the Republic of Iraq, French President Jacques Chirac has officially changed his last name to Chiraq.
A presidential spokesman said it was a humanitarian move designed to show empathy with France's ally.
However, political opponents charged that the name change is actually part of a multi-billion dollar sponsorship deal between the two nations.
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