Links for Friday 26 September 2008:

Latest: Financial storm ravages French growth, jobs and deficit
Absolute power of markets “mad idea”: Nicolas Sarkozy calls for overhaul of capitalism
Shrink the bloated state sector: Sarkozy attempts to reassure that the economy is safe
UK Analysis: Embarrassment as a French state-run power company saves our bacon
Hoping for favorable deals: French diplomat: Europeans waiting out Bush
Joséphine, a thirty-something Parisian professional: Meet the Bridget Jones of Paris
Harassment by Advertising: French Protesters Wage War on Billboards
City beekeeping: Bees Will Always Have Paris as French Countryside Turns Toxic
Alstom vs Alcatel: The contrasting fates of two French corporate sisters
For migrants hoping to reach Britain: ‘Sangatte 3′ refugee shelter gets green light
France produces more than 1,000 varieties of cheese: Homage to the Fromage
Modern-day makeover:French church seeks designer dress for Virgin Mary
Difficult to spend money you do not have: French hold out against credit crunch
Number taking French slumped by a third in four years: UK adults ‘forget school French’
“We are very worried” French restaurants feel the pinch
At least Brits won’t win this time: France bid for 2018 Games with summer Olympics in view
Involved in possible buy-out: Once he dominated – now Lance could own the Tour
Accused of inciting racial hatred: French author in dock over Rwanda