Côte d'Ivoire/France: Soldiers accused of stealing

A dozen French soldiers on mission in Ivory Coast have been placed under investigation for allegedly stealing tens of thousands worth of euros in funds from a bank they were guarding in the west African country. The soldiers, part of France's 4, 000-strong Licorne force in the divided former colony, went before the Armed Forces Tribunal in Paris and were placed under investigation - a step short of being charged - for robbery and receiving stolen goods, the officials said.