Inspired by Barack Obama, the French first lady and other leading figures say it's high time for France to stamp out racism and shake up a white political and social elite that smacks of colonial times. ...more

November 10, 2008

Barack Obama wrinkles. Just slightly, and just when he has to wear a flak jacket over his blue oxford shirt. ...more

July 25, 2008

It's a big day for the first lady of France, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. Her new album hit the music stores on Friday. ...more

July 12, 2008

Arriving to a hero's welcome in France, Ingrid Betancourt said Friday that she cried a lot during her six years as a prisoner in the Colombian jungle. Today, she said, "I cry with joy." ...more

July 5, 2008

They had a glitzy, jet-setting courtship, but when it came time for the wedding, French President Nicolas Sarkozy and former supermodel Carla Bruni opted for a simple, classic ceremony - and the bride wore white. ...more

February 3, 2008