Nicolas Sarkozy

A close up photograph of French former president Nicolas Sarkozy who is wearing a scarf.

Sarkozy convicted by French court in campaign financing case

Former French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, was convicted Thursday for illegal campaign financing during his unsuccessful bid for reelection in 2012.

Sarkozy convicted by French court in campaign financing case
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Gang riot in Ecuador prison leaves more than 100 dead, dozens injured

Gang riot in Ecuador prison leaves more than 100 dead, dozens injured
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‘Our phones are our only weapon’: French citizens demand police reform to address racism

‘Our phones are our only weapon’: French citizens demand police reform to address racism
A large crowd of protesters are shown, many wearing construction hard hats and with their fist raised in the air.

Deadly crackdown in Myanmar as protests continue

Deadly crackdown in Myanmar as protests continue
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy is shown wearing a dark suit and tie with a face mask, walking past security officials.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy convicted of corruption, sentenced to jail

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy convicted of corruption, sentenced to jail
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There are 28 other monarchies in the world

Are you obsessing over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding? Well, to help you get your royal fix, here's some other information about other royal families.

There are 28 other monarchies in the world
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Will the French ban on fracking crack under industry pressure?

Two years after France became the first country to ban fracking, the country’s constitutional court is considering a challenge to the law.

Will the French ban on fracking crack under industry pressure?

French soccer player, wrongly jailed after 2007 riots, trying to get life back on course

Mara Kanté, a French Muslim soccer player, found himself in jail for nearly two years after an anonymous witness claimed he saw Kanté firing a gun during riots in largely Muslim suburbs back in 2007. The witness eventually recanted, and Kanté was freed, but he's still trying to pick up the pieces.

French soccer player, wrongly jailed after 2007 riots, trying to get life back on course

French Soccer Player Reflects on 29 Months Behind Bars Following Paris Riots

In 2007, riots erupted in the Muslim immigrant suburbs around Paris. Amy Bracken has the story of one young soccer player who was arrested and spent nearly two years in prison before being acquitted.

French Soccer Player Reflects on 29 Months Behind Bars Following Paris Riots

IMF Chief Christine Lagarde, Even-Keeled in the Midst of Eurozone Financial Crisis

IMF Chief Christine Lagarde is regarded as a female icon of success and self-confidence in France.

IMF Chief Christine Lagarde, Even-Keeled in the Midst of Eurozone Financial Crisis

Qatar Plan to Invest in Muslim Populated Paris Suburbs Makes Some French Uneasy

Oil-rich Qatar invests extensively around the world. France is one of the largest recipients of Qatari money. But a plan for Qatar to fund business opportunities in the heavily Muslim suburbs near Paris is controversial.

Qatar Plan to Invest in Muslim Populated Paris Suburbs Makes Some French Uneasy

Carla Bruni Pays Tribute to Masters of French Chanson in First Album Since Husband's Presidency

France's former first lady, Carla Bruni is going back to her old job of chanteuse. For five years Bruni didn't record an album out of respect for presidential protocol. But now that her husband is out of office, she's letting loose.

Carla Bruni Pays Tribute to Masters of French Chanson in First Album Since Husband's Presidency

Harkis still waiting for French apology 50 years after Algerian War

A small group of Algerians who fought on the French side of Algeria's war of independence suffered widespread discrimination after the French military abandoned the country. Those who escaped to France didn't fair much better. Fifty years later, they're still waiting for an apology.

Harkis still waiting for French apology 50 years after Algerian War

50 Years After the Algerian War, Harkis Still Wait for French Apology

Harkis fought for the French side in Algeria's war of independence, but were interned in camps after the war.

50 Years After the Algerian War, Harkis Still Wait for French Apology

President-Elect Francois Hollande to Set France on New Course

French President-elect Francois Hollande is to start work on forming a new government, after telling supporters his victory gave hope of an end to austerity.

President-Elect Francois Hollande to Set France on New Course