Nicolas Sarkozy's hopes of running for a new French presidential term in 2017 faced a crucial first test on Saturday as members of his crisis-ridden conservative UMP party voted for a new leader.
Reuters: France’s Sarkozy hopes to cement comeback as party votes for leader
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy (R) speaks with Paris Saint-Germain's Qatari President Nasser Al-Khela\u00effi on Nov. 29, 2014 during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Nice at the Parc des Princes in Paris.
