Nicolas Sarkozy holds a meeting in Montpellier

Nicolas Sarkozy holds a meeting in Montpellier

Supporters listening Nicolas Sarkozy, UMP candidate for the presidential elections delivering a speech during his last campaign meeting on May 3rd, 2007 in Montpellier, France. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Exclusive - Illustration - The Cathedral of Notre Dame - Paris

Exclusive - Illustration - The Cathedral of Notre Dame - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) SUMMER 2012. EXCLUSIVE REPORT FROM THE HEART OF NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL. THE TRESOR ROOMS, HOUSED IN THE CHAPTER SACRISTY SINCE THE MID-19TH CENTURY. DESIGNED BY VIOLLET LE DUC, THEY WERE RENOVATED TO MARK THE 850TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CATHEDRAL. HERE, THE CAMEO COLLECTION. THESE FIGURES OF THE 268 POPES WHO HAVE SUCCEEDED EACH OTHER, FROM SAINT PETER TO PIUS IX, WERE SCULPTED ON CORAL BY THE ENGRAVERS OF TORRE DEL GRECO (NEAR NAPLES), WHO SPECIALISE IN THIS TYPE OF WORK. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gemelli Polyclinic During The Days Of Pope Francis' Hospitalization - Rome

Gemelli Polyclinic During The Days Of Pope Francis' Hospitalization - Rome

The Monument of John Paul II inside the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, where Pope Francis is hospitalized, on February 20, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Matteo Nardone/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gemelli Polyclinic During The Days Of Pope Francis' Hospitalization - Rome

Gemelli Polyclinic During The Days Of Pope Francis' Hospitalization - Rome

The Monument of John Paul II inside the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, where Pope Francis is hospitalized, on February 20, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Matteo Nardone/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gemelli Polyclinic During The Days Of Pope Francis' Hospitalization - Rome

Gemelli Polyclinic During The Days Of Pope Francis' Hospitalization - Rome

The Monument of John Paul II inside the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, where Pope Francis is hospitalized, on February 20, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Matteo Nardone/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gemelli Polyclinic During The Days Of Pope Francis' Hospitalization - Rome

Gemelli Polyclinic During The Days Of Pope Francis' Hospitalization - Rome

The Monument of John Paul II inside the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, where Pope Francis is hospitalized, on February 20, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Matteo Nardone/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gemelli Polyclinic During The Days Of Pope Francis' Hospitalization - Rome

Gemelli Polyclinic During The Days Of Pope Francis' Hospitalization - Rome

The Monument of John Paul II inside the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, where Pope Francis is hospitalized, on February 20, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Matteo Nardone/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gemelli Polyclinic During The Days Of Pope Francis' Hospitalization - Rome

Gemelli Polyclinic During The Days Of Pope Francis' Hospitalization - Rome

The Monument of John Paul II inside the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, where Pope Francis is hospitalized, on February 20, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Matteo Nardone/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gemelli Polyclinic During The Days Of Pope Francis' Hospitalization - Rome

Gemelli Polyclinic During The Days Of Pope Francis' Hospitalization - Rome

The Monument of John Paul II inside the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, where Pope Francis is hospitalized, on February 20, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Matteo Nardone/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gemelli Polyclinic During The Days Of Pope Francis' Hospitalization - Rome

Gemelli Polyclinic During The Days Of Pope Francis' Hospitalization - Rome

The Monument of John Paul II inside the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, where Pope Francis is hospitalized, on February 20, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Matteo Nardone/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gemelli Polyclinic During The Days Of Pope Francis' Hospitalization - Rome

Gemelli Polyclinic During The Days Of Pope Francis' Hospitalization - Rome

The Monument of John Paul II inside the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, where Pope Francis is hospitalized, on February 20, 2025 in Rome, Italy. Photo by Matteo Nardone/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

French Embassy, with the flag on it again, 13 years after it’s closed, seen few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Destroyed statue of Hafez El Assad, inside the ‘security complex or compound’ that used to host many security services known as Mukhabarat (or Moukhabarat), or state security, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Name of Hafez El Assad covered with flag, inside the famous Umayyad Mosque, in the center of Damascus, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

French Embassy, with the flag on it again, 13 years after it’s closed, seen few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Dress with Syria new colors displayed in the Hamidiyeh souk, in the center of Damascus, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Portraits of missing ones, seen by ‘Marjeh’ square, in the center of Damascus, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Destroyed statue of Hafez El Assad, inside the ‘security complex or compound’ that used to host many security services known as Mukhabarat (or Moukhabarat), or state security, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

The famous Umayyad Mosque, in the center of Damascus, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Destroyed statue of Hafez El Assad, inside the ‘security complex or compound’ that used to host many security services known as Mukhabarat (or Moukhabarat), or state security, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Portraits of missing ones, seen by ‘Marjeh’ square, in the center of Damascus, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Registers of prisoners and detainees, inside the ‘security complex or compound’ that used to host many security services known as Mukhabarat (or Moukhabarat), or state security, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Portraits of missing ones, seen by ‘Marjeh’ square, in the center of Damascus, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Outside the ‘security complex or compound’ that used to host many security services known as Mukhabarat (or Moukhabarat), or state security, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Outside the ‘security complex or compound’ that used to host many security services known as Mukhabarat (or Moukhabarat), or state security, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

A former detainee tells his story, inside the ‘security complex or compound’ that used to host many security services known as Mukhabarat (or Moukhabarat), or state security, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Outside the ‘security complex or compound’ that used to host many security services known as Mukhabarat (or Moukhabarat), or state security, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Outside the ‘security complex or compound’ that used to host many security services known as Mukhabarat (or Moukhabarat), or state security, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Registers of prisoners and detainees, inside the ‘security complex or compound’ that used to host many security services known as Mukhabarat (or Moukhabarat), or state security, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Outside the ‘security complex or compound’ that used to host many security services known as Mukhabarat (or Moukhabarat), or state security, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Registers of prisoners and detainees, inside the ‘security complex or compound’ that used to host many security services known as Mukhabarat (or Moukhabarat), or state security, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Outside the ‘security complex or compound’ that used to host many security services known as Mukhabarat (or Moukhabarat), or state security, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Atmosphere In The Syrian Capital - Damascus

Outside the ‘security complex or compound’ that used to host many security services known as Mukhabarat (or Moukhabarat), or state security, few days after the regime of Bashar El Assad collapsed, as seen in Damascus, Syria, on December 18, 2024. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Khaled Mashal Reportedly Becomes Hamas Leader After Sinwar's Death

Khaled Mashal Reportedly Becomes Hamas Leader After Sinwar's Death

File photo dated February 20, 2006 shows Palestinian exiled political leader of Hamas, Khaled Mashaal in Tehran, Iran. Following Yahya Sinwar's assassination, senior Hamas official Khaled Mashal has reportedly become a de facto leader, responsible for negotiations on hostages. Sources indicate that Mashal will act as the interim leader, overseeing communications with key stakeholders involved in negotiations for the release of Israeli hostages. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Killed In Iran

File photo - Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas attends a meeting with Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, Foreign Minister Mahmud Al-Zahar and Interior Minister Saed Syam in Gaza City May 6, 2006. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Iran's Tehran, the Palestinian militant group Hamas said in a statement on Wednesday. In a statement, the Islamist faction mourned the death of Haniyeh, who it said was killed in "a treacherous Zionist raid on his residence in Tehran". Photo by Mohamed Atta/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

An Iranian shopkeeper holds a fabric panel with photo of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a shop in the Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran, Iran, on May 23, 2024. Raisi and his entourage accompanied by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, died in a helicopter crash while on the way back from an official trip in the dense forest of Dizmar between the cities of Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azerbaijan province of Iran on May 19, 2024. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

View of a shop selling fabric panels with photos of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a shop in the Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran, Iran, on May 23, 2024. Raisi and his entourage, accompanied by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, died in a helicopter crash while on the way back from an official trip in the dense forest of Dizmar between the cities of Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azerbaijan province of Iran on May 19, 2024. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

A woman walks by the shops selling fabric panels with photos of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a shop in the Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran, Iran, on May 23, 2024. Raisi and his entourage accompanied by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, died in a helicopter crash while on the way back from an official trip in the dense forest of Dizmar between the cities of Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azerbaijan province of Iran on May 19, 2024. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

People shop fabric panels with photos of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a shop in the Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran, Iran, on May 23, 2024. Raisi and his entourage accompanied by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, died in a helicopter crash while on the way back from an official trip in the dense forest of Dizmar between the cities of Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azerbaijan province of Iran on May 19, 2024. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

View of a shop selling fabric panels with photos of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a shop in the Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran, Iran, on May 23, 2024. Raisi and his entourage, accompanied by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, died in a helicopter crash while on the way back from an official trip in the dense forest of Dizmar between the cities of Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azerbaijan province of Iran on May 19, 2024. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

A man attends his shop selling fabric panels with photos of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a shop in the Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran, Iran, on May 23, 2024. Raisi and his entourage accompanied by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, died in a helicopter crash while on the way back from an official trip in the dense forest of Dizmar between the cities of Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azerbaijan province of Iran on May 19, 2024. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

View of a shop selling fabric panels with photos of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a shop in the Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran, Iran, on May 23, 2024. Raisi and his entourage, accompanied by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, died in a helicopter crash while on the way back from an official trip in the dense forest of Dizmar between the cities of Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azerbaijan province of Iran on May 19, 2024. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

A man attends his shop selling fabric panels with photos of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a shop in the Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran, Iran, on May 23, 2024. Raisi and his entourage, accompanied by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, died in a helicopter crash while on the way back from an official trip in the dense forest of Dizmar between the cities of Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azerbaijan province of Iran on May 19, 2024. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

View of a shop selling fabric panels with photos of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a shop in the Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran, Iran, on May 23, 2024. Raisi and his entourage, accompanied by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, died in a helicopter crash while on the way back from an official trip in the dense forest of Dizmar between the cities of Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azerbaijan province of Iran on May 19, 2024. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

A man looks at a fabric panel with a photo of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a shop in the Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran, Iran, on May 23, 2024. Raisi and his entourage accompanied by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, died in a helicopter crash while on the way back from an official trip in the dense forest of Dizmar between the cities of Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azerbaijan province of Iran on May 19, 2024. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

View of a shop selling fabric panels with photos of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a shop in the Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran, Iran, on May 23, 2024. Raisi and his entourage, accompanied by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, died in a helicopter crash while on the way back from an official trip in the dense forest of Dizmar between the cities of Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azerbaijan province of Iran on May 19, 2024. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

View of a shop selling fabric panels with photos of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a shop in the Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran, Iran, on May 23, 2024. Raisi and his entourage, accompanied by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, died in a helicopter crash while on the way back from an official trip in the dense forest of Dizmar between the cities of Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azerbaijan province of Iran on May 19, 2024. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

View of a shop selling fabric panels with photos of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a shop in the Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran, Iran, on May 23, 2024. Raisi and his entourage, accompanied by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, died in a helicopter crash while on the way back from an official trip in the dense forest of Dizmar between the cities of Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azerbaijan province of Iran on May 19, 2024. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

View of a shop selling fabric panels with photos of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a shop in the Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran, Iran, on May 23, 2024. Raisi and his entourage, accompanied by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, died in a helicopter crash while on the way back from an official trip in the dense forest of Dizmar between the cities of Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azerbaijan province of Iran on May 19, 2024. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

Iran Memorial Of Late Presiden Raisi - Tehran

A woman walks by the shops selling fabric panels with photos of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a shop in the Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran, Iran, on May 23, 2024. Raisi and his entourage accompanied by Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, died in a helicopter crash while on the way back from an official trip in the dense forest of Dizmar between the cities of Varzaqan and Jolfa in East Azerbaijan province of Iran on May 19, 2024. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM