Sarkozy's home raided by French police in presidential campaign finance probeJuly 3, 2012 - 20:46 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - French police searched Nicolas Sarkozy's offices and home Tuesday, July 3 as part of their probe into suspected illegal financing of his successful 2007 presidential election campaign, his lawyer said, according to AFP. Magistrates are investigating claims that staff for Liliane Bettencourt, heiress to the L'Oreal cosmetics empire and France's richest woman, gave envelopes stuffed with cash to Sarkozy aides to finance the campaign. The right-winger, who has denied any wrongdoing, lost his presidential immunity from prosecution on June 15 and may now face questioning in a slew of legal probes into corruption and campaign financing violations. Around 10 financial crimes police officers accompanied investigating magistrate Jean-Michel Gentil in the raid on Sarkozy's home and on offices he has recently rented in Paris, a source close to the enquiry said. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |