Sarkozy pledges new era of change (on behalf of his masters)
'France's new President Nicolas Sarkozy has taken office at a ceremony in the Elysee Palace, after waving goodbye to President Jacques Chirac.
The new centre-right president succeeded his former mentor after defeating the Socialists' Segolene Royal in the 6 May run-off election.
In his inaugural address, Mr Sarkozy called for change and national unity.'