'He's done nothing wrong': mother springs to the defence of rogue trader

"Jérôme Kerviel is finding it difficult to deal with his new-found fame. In the space of 24 hours, the Breton-born amateur yachtsman, judo expert and dog lover has become one of most talked-about Frenchmen in history."

Drinking to Wealth

"If fifty million Frenchmen can’t be wrong, then enjoying a glass of wine every day can’t be all that bad for you. And recent studies have been bearing this out, documenting the possible health benefits of consuming a moderate amount of alcohol –- up to a glass of wine...