When sentenced, the defendants could face decades in prison and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines. Prosecutors are also seeking forfeiture of proceeds of the bribery scheme.

ECB President Draghi Speaks

The topic was top of the agenda at the Socialists annual "summer university", which opened today , and where Ségolène Royal, Mr Hollandes former partner, called for a "moratorium on new taxes." Even more categorical was Bruno Le Roux, Socialist leader in the National Assembly, who declared: "There will be no new taxes" for the rest of Mr Hollandes five-year mandate.

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"It seems like so much fun, so hopefully we can get involved in that next," Wes says."The X-Factor USA" judge, Demi Lovato is among the first few celebrities who and sent love to the victims of the Kenya Mall attack.