Hayley Burns (international week of: 24-28 March 2008)

Nude Photo of Carla Bruni to Hit New York Auction Blocks

Summary:
PARIS — A nude photo of France's first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is to be auctioned off at a sale next month in New York City, an auction house said. The image was taken by photographer Michel Comte in 1993, when Bruni-Sarkozy was one of the world's most coveted models. In the black-and-white photo, she strikes a pigeon-toed pose, her hands covering her crotch. The photo is expected fetch $3,000 to $4,000 at the auction, to be held at New York's Rockefeller Plaza, according to the Web site for Christie's auction house.

Opinion:
Well I think that she should be ashamed to have this picture floating around, but at least its not a scandal-ridden picture(meaning it was during her modeling years). I also think that private pictures of some one should be kept private. People should have enough respect for their Presidents wife that they not expose her to the world at an auction.

Authorities Fear for Mother of 3-Year-Old Abandoned at Australian Train

Summary:
MELBOURNE, Australia — Authorities said Tuesday they feared for the safety of the mother of a 3-year-old girl believed to have been abandoned by her father at a train station in Australia. Australian police said they believe Xue Naiyin, a Chinese-language magazine publisher in New Zealand, went to the United States after dumping his daughter in the southern Australian city of Melbourne on Saturday. Qian Xun Xue was found standing alone and confused at the Southern Cross train station. Officials nicknamed her "Pumpkin" after the brand of children's clothing she was wearing, until she was identified Monday. A New Zealand lawmaker said Qian's grandmother may soon come to be with her. Meanwhile, New Zealand police have not been able to find the girl's mother, Anni Liu, 27, at the family's home or other properties, and are concerned she may have been harmed because she has not contacted them about her daughter.

Opinion:
I hope the mother is found in good physical and mental health, with a good explanation of why she has been MIA. I also hope the father is prosecuted for misconduct and being stupid. People who have kids should learn to be responsible for another life, because essentially they are. and If they don't want to be they can place the child in a government facility.