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A progressive leftist known for his blatant cronyism, corruption and scandal hit the shores of the Potomac this week; nobody noticed. It takes a little man in a little coat to make BHO look presidential by comparison Butt buy a new dress, throw a big party, and everybody sits up and takes notice. If I may say so, I think it’s a lovely dress; designed by Carolina Herrera and fashioned from luxurious fabric in black and liberty blue. Although I’ll grant you, it does show better “standing” than “mooving.” Still, do you see what proper fit and sleeves can do...

Paris (AFP) - French President Francois Hollande on Saturday told AFP he has split with his longstanding partner Valerie Trierweiler after his affair with an actress nearly 20 years his junior. The announcement came after a day of rumours in the French media that Hollande would formally announce the rupture on Saturday, on the eve of a visit by Trierweiler to India for charity work. Saying he was speaking as a private individual and not as head of state as the matter concerned his private life, Hollande told AFP over the phone: "I wish to make it known that I...

French President Francois Hollande has said he is experiencing a "difficult moment" in his private life, following claims of an affair with an actress. But he refused to answer questions over the report, saying "private matters should be dealt with privately". Mr Hollande was speaking at his first news conference since the allegations in the magazine Closer last week. He said he would clarify whether Valerie Trierweiler was still first lady before a February trip to the US. He plans to travel to Washington on 11 February. The news conference was a long-planned event aimed at unveiling policies to help...

Francois Hollande’s trysts with his French actress mistress took place in a Paris flat, registered to a convicted criminal with mafia links, it has been revealed. The 59-year-old president has reportedly been seeing Julie Gayet, a 41-year-old actress who has been conducting a secret affair with the Socialist head of state since last year. The revelations come as France's first lady Valerie Trierweiler is expected to leave hospital today, where she was admitted after collapsing with 'shock and exhaustion' upon discovering the affair.