Nov 10 - By Associated Press
French officials have denied reports suggesting that President Nicolas Sarkozy's office used its clout to try to help one of his sons win a grant for hip-hop music projects.

Nov 9 - By Angela Charlton, Associated Press Writer
Where was Nicolas Sarkozy when the Berlin Wall fell?

Nov 7 - By Associated Press
During her years as a top model, French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy gave psychoanalysis nary a thought.

Oct 12 - By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press Writer
President Nicolas Sarkozy has come to the defense of his son, denying in an interview made public Thursday that he is behind the 23-year-old's much-criticized bid for a high-profile job.
Sep 24 - By Associated Press
French Prime Minister Nicolas Sarkozy says Iran faces possible new international sanctions if it doesn't come clean on its nuclear program by December.

Sep 8 - By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Writer
From elevator shoes to step-up boxes behind podiums, and even his own tippy-toes, Nicolas Sarkozy and his handlers have tried to compensate for his height — or lack thereof.

Jul 26 - By Laurence Joan-Grange, Associated Press Writer
French President Nicolas Sarkozy insisted his health was "good" Wednesday, but he acknowledged he was "really tired" as he made his first official appearance since an overnight hospital stay following his collapse while jogging.

Jun 26 - By Rodolphe Lamy, Associated Press Writer
French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Friday that Martinique is free to hold a referendum on greater political autonomy but made clear the island would always belong to France.

Jun 22 - By Jamey Keaten, Associated Press Writer
President Nicolas Sarkozy declared Monday that the Islamic burqa is not welcome in France, branding the face-covering, body-length gown as a symbol of subservience that suppresses women's identities and turns them into "prisoners behind a screen."
Jun 22 - By Emmanuel Georges-Picot, Associated Press Writer
France's President Nicolas Sarkozy will lay out his vision for the nation Monday in a speech marking the first time a French president has addressed the parliament in 136 years.
Jun 2 - By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press Writer
President Nicolas Sarkozy is a big fan of the United States and makes no secret of his craving for the limelight. Enter Barack Obama, the perfect guest.
May 22 - By DEBORAH SEWARD , Associated Press Writer
A video clip of Nicolas Sarkozy's surprise visit with his wife during her interview at the Elysee Palace with readers of a French women's magazine has become worldwide internet hit.
Mar 4 - By Associated Press
The first lady of France is into kids and says she will adopt one if, at 41, she cannot have a baby with President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Feb 6 - By Associated Press
French unions and leftist politicians on Friday lambasted President Nicolas Sarkozy's latest proposals to fight the deepening economic crisis, calling his ideas tepid and hesitant.

Feb 4 - By DEBORAH SEWARD , Associated Press Writer
President Nicolas Sarkozy blistered financial traders and ruled out bonuses for managers of banks bailed out by state funds as he sought Thursday to reassure a nation still jittery following nationwide strikes sparked by the global economic crisis.

Jan 29 - By Jean-Pierre Verges, Associated Press Writer
It was a classic burglary in a classy Paris suburb, except that the thieves who made off with jewels and valuables worth 500,000 euros ($650,000) had robbed the ex-wife of President Nicolas Sarkozy, police said Thursday.
Dec 18 - By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press Writer
Early in the New Year, advertising will begin to disappear on France's public television networks, the start of a major shake-up ordered by President Nicolas Sarkozy that critics say will give him virtual control of the airwaves.

Dec 6 - By Gillian Wong, Associated Press Writer
China piled criticism Monday on French President Nicolas Sarkozy for meeting with the Dalai Lama, with a newspaper calling him "arrogant" a day after Beijing summoned the French ambassador to protest the meeting.

Nov 28 - By Associated Press
A French appeals court says Voodoo dolls of President Nicolas Sarkozy may remain on sale, but must carry a notice saying that pricking them harms the president's dignity.
Nov 19 - By Mike Celizic, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
The first lady of France, Carla Bruni, can’t wait to meet America’s future first lady, Michelle Obama — and when she does, Bruni will be the one asking for advice.
Oct 30 - By Verena Von Derschau, Associated Press Writer
Preliminary fraud charges have been filed against three men who allegedly belonged to a gang that secretly withdrew money from French President Nicolas Sarkozy's personal bank account, an official said Thursday.

Oct 24 - By Associated Press
French President Nicolas Sarkozy isn't enchanted with a hot-selling voodoo doll of him and wants a judge to order it pulled from shelves.
Oct 21 - By Paul Ames, Associated Press Writer
French President Nicolas Sarkozy suggested Tuesday that the nations of the European Union should set up their own sovereign wealth funds to prevent European companies from falling into foreign hands as share prices plummet.
Oct 19 - By Jean-Pierre Verges, Associated Press Writer
French police say they have arrested two men near Paris on suspicion of breaking into the personal bank account of President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Sep 25 - By Greg Keller, AP Business Writers
French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Thursday the world came within "a whisker of catastrophe" during the recent financial crisis and that those responsible for the crisis must be identified and held accountable.