SUMMARY

• World leaders convene to tackle global poverty
• Two French scientists awarded the Fields Medal
• Minorities in France - a transatlantic dialogue
• Frenchman floors the competition at world judo championships
• Head of the financial markets authority speaks at "Kalorama Lectures"
• Crossing the wire with Philippe Petit
• Ambassador Vimont honors fellow "Ambassadors"
• In depth - La rentrée : a time for new beginnings
• The glass is greener in Champagne
• Google Maps out investment plans in France
• Ciao Paris: the rush of a Parisian experience
• Organic market in France is chic and biologique
• A backstage pass to the divas' dressing room
• Reigning world guitar champion puts on "airs"
• An explosive tale of travel
• Celebrating French heritage
• Ooh la L.A.: France serenades the Golden State
• Violin strings together French past and American future