Links for Saturday 9 August 2008:

But in which direction? France says relations with China have turned a corner
‘Allo, ‘allo! Reporters Without Borders takes over Chinese radio frequency
“Sarkozy, Jewish thieves” Man arrested for racial jibe against Sarkozy’s son
For maxed-out Americans: French Hotels Guarantee Fixed Rates in Dollars
Growing irritation: No breakfast at Tiffany’s for France’s king of luxury
Polyglot: Skipping Olympics, Estonian president opts for French lessons
Pockets picked: British electricity bills £100 higher than French
Disturbed: Thousands evacuated as French police disarm Basque bombs in Pyrenees
Widening trade gap: Skies darken over faltering French economy
Here’s why: Made In France, Going Nowhere
Fat lie: French paradox a diet myth
Avoid the crowds: The cunning holiday guide to France in August