A Franco-Lebanese businessman is said to have told an investigating judge that the former French president Nicolas Sarkozy received more than Dh240 million for an earlier election campaign from the Qaddafi regime. Read Article Sarkozy faces new questions over alleged corruption
The conservative party of the former president, Nicolas Sarkozy, held emergency meetings yesterday to try to figure out who's in charge, after a disputed election for a new leader that could reshape French politics. Read Article French conservatives in a shambles
A new book entitled Entre Deux Feus - which translates as Between Two Fires - offers insight into how the feud between Francois Hollande's partner and former partner has strayed into matters of political importance. Read Article Ménage à trois still burning the French president
The prospect of left-wing dominance of French political life casts uncertainty over the battle to save the euro and find a way out of financial chaos for debt-ridden Europe. Read Article French vote could threaten future of euro
Analysis Whatever yesterday held in store, the winner of the presidential election would be left to grapple with massive debts, and any false move would tempt an unforgiving electorate, when next asked, to inflict punishment. Read Article Debilitating debt will cast shadow on France's winner Hollande
Francois Hollande said voters had to decide whether to persevere with a project that had failed or opt for change. Nicolas Sarkozy warned against a socialist path that, he said, had brought misery to Greece, Spain and Portugal.
Read Article D-day for France's presidential rivals
Large stadium for the recently announced New York City Football Club is planned for iconic tennis site. Omar Rahman reports from New York Football eyes Flushing Meadows
In truth, darts is one of few sports where the professionals are more often than not in no better physical shape than the rowdy crowds that cheer them on. Dubai dart tournament promises to be exciting
Companies in the UAE are finding themselves facing a legal minefield caused by the global reach of tough and sometimes conflicting US and UK anti-corruption laws. John Henzell reports.
Bribery laws go beyond borders
