Nicolas Sarkozy

Sarkozy sacks two officials, accused of ruling France like a ''monarch''

Sarkozy sacks two officials, accused of ruling France like a ''monarch''Paris, Jan. 31: President Nicolas Sarkozy has been accused of ruling France like a ''monarch from another age''.

According to The Telegraph, the criticism followed his alleged role in the removal of the top state representative and a police chief from a region after protesters slightly disrupted his visit.

World affairs cost Jean Reno friendship with Nicolas Sarkozy

World affairs cost Jean Reno friendship with Nicolas SarkozyWashington, January 28 : `The Da Vinci Code' star Jean Reno has revealed that world affairs have made it difficult for him to meet his friend, French President Nicolas Sarkozy.

The actor says that he and his old pal meet up only for birthdays these days.

Though he is extremely proud that his friend is running the country, he says that Sarkozy's busy life has left him with very little social time.

Sarkozy and Obama have "warm" phone conversation

Sarkozy and Obama have "warm" phone conversation Paris  - French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his new American counterpart, Barack Obama, held what was described as a "warm" telephone discussion on Monday, Sarkozy's office said.

The conversation, which was held on Obama's initiative, consisted of "substantial exchanges" on a number of vital international topics, the Elysee Palace said in a statement to the press.

They included the global economic crisis, the crisis in the Middle East, Afghanistan and the upcoming NATO summit in Strasbourg, scheduled for early April.

Sarkozy wants to hold Mideast peace conference in Paris

Sarkozy wants to hold Mideast peace conference in Paris Paris - French President Nicolas Sarkozy wants to convene a wide-ranging international Middle East peace conference in Paris, the daily Le Figaro reported Tuesday, citing sources close to the president.

Sarkozy introduced the idea of the peace conference at Sunday's summit meeting in the Egyptian resort of Sharm al-Sheikh, saying that its aim would be "to finally secure peace this year."

According to Le Figaro, the first step would be a meeting of foreign minister in Egypt, which would probably take place at the beginning of February.

Here’s how Sarkozy’s female fitness trainer gave his sex appeal a boost

Here’s how Sarkozy’s female fitness trainer gave his sex appeal a boostLondon, Jan 20 : Besides Carla Bruni, the only woman who sets Nicolas Sarkozy''s pulse racing is his personal trainer. Meet Julie Imperiali, the fitness coach of the French President who has helped him lose weight and look sleeker.

The 26-year-old Imperiali comes to give Sarkozy his workout, applying her patent method to make him stretch, sweat and run.

It's with the help of the former dancer and gymnast that the President has earned the name "Speedy".

Sarkozy calls for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza

Sharm al-Sheikh, Egypt  - French President Nicolas Sarkozy Sunday called on Israel to withdraw from Gaza, a day after it issued a unilateral truce which took effect early Sunday.

"There is no need to stay in Gaza. It will offer nothing for Israel's security but will shake the power of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas," Sarkozy told world leaders who are meeting in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm-al-Sheikh to discuss means of establishing a lasting peace in Gaza.

Egyptian President Hosny Mubarak and Sarkozy were jointly chairing Sunday's summit.

Sarkozy extended support to the Palestinian President who was also attending the summit.

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