PARIS: America's oldest ally, France, recalled its ambassador to the United States on Friday (Saturday in Manila) in an unprecedented show of anger that dwarfed decades of previous rifts. The relationship conceived in 18th century revolutions appeared at a tipping point after the US, Australia and Britain shunned France in creating a new Indo-Pacific security arrangement. It was the first time ever France has recalled its ambassador to the US, according to the French foreign ministry. Paris also recalled its envoy to Australia.

Source: Manila Times September 18, 2021 14:39 UTC