FRANCE: Sarkozy visits India: trade, defence … and Carla to dominate
French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s upcoming four-day visit to India will be dominated by defence, trade and civilian nuclear power issues. But there’s also a private visit to the iconic Taj Mahal – this time with Carla Bruni Sarkozy. Read More
IRAN: Govt slams media for calling France’s first lady a ‘prostitute’
Iran’s foreign ministry on Tuesday criticised an Iranian hardline media outlet for calling French first lady Carla Bruni a “prostitute” after she expressed support for an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning. Read More
CHINA-FRANCE: Sarkozy looks to woo Hu on second full state visit
French President Nicolas Sarkozy and First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy will be on hand for the opening of the World Expo in Shanghai, as part of a second full state visit aimed at rebuilding damaged Franco-Sino relations. Read More
FRANCE: FRANCE 24 fined for violating privacy over Sarkozy affair rumour
A Paris court on Friday fined FRANCE 24 €3,000 for violating the privacy of French pop singer Benjamin Biolay by publicising rumours that he was having an affair with the wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy (right). Read More