Lending a modern twist to the traditional "well done" message, UK leader Tony Blair has sent his congratulations to French president-elect Nicolas Sarkozy via the website YouTube in both French and English, albeit with a more apologetic delivery in the Gallic tongue.
Mr Blair had a two and a half minute-long message in English for Mr Sarkozy, who won the election with 53 percent of the vote on Sunday, while his message in French was a minute longer.
"I've decided to address you in...
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