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US And France clash at UN over human rights vote.

A rare diplomatic dispute has erupted between the United States and France at the United Nations Security Council, exposing tensions between two long-time allies.

The clash followed a disagreement over the re-election of Volker Türk as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, with Washington opposing the vote and Paris backing it. The dispute escalated when the US delegation walked out during a French speech, followed by a public exchange of accusations on social media.

This report examines the growing divide between Washington and Paris, the political battle over human rights at the UN, and why disagreements between close allies are drawing global attention.

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