"Anyone planning a trip to Paris soon might want to reconsider. Not because of anti-Semitism, but rather because of the outpouring of love for Israel. The new president-monarch has decided that President Shimon Peres' visit is to be the first by a foreign leader to the City of Lights since Sarkozy came to power. Sarkozy, who declares his friendship for Israel at every opportunity, has already prepared his gleaming horsemen; Israeli flags festoon the Champs-Elysees." (thanks May)