Corruption investigation against Sarkozy suspendedSeptember 24, 2014 - 13:34 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A corruption investigation against French former President Nicolas Sarkozy has been suspended. French media reports quoted judicial sources as saying that Paris appeals court will now study a request by Sarkozy for the case to be dismissed, according to BBC News. Sarkozy, 59, is still facing several other judicial investigations. Last week he said he would seek the leadership of the opposition UMP party - the move widely seen as a first step towards a presidential bid in 2017. His announcement ended months of speculation about the intentions of the conservative former president, who vowed to give up politics after he failed to be re-elected in 2012. The UMP party elections are due to be held in November. Although Sarkozy has kept a low profile since leaving office, he has faced a series of investigations that involve him in some capacity. The suspended case relates to an alleged attempt to influence judges who were looking into his affairs. The suspension could last several months. Other inquiries include one into his links with late Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi and another into illegal campaign funding in 2012. Sarkozy denies wrongdoing. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. 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". Partner news | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |