Across the World: France

Jewelry theft

Armed robbers -- some dressed in drag -- made off with 80 million euro ($100 million) in loot from a lightning-fast jewelry store theft in central Paris, in what police on Friday called one of France's costliest jewel heists.

Three or four thieves swiped rings, necklaces and luxury watches from display cases at the Harry Winston store near the Champs-Elysees, a police official said. They brandished handguns and threatened about 15 employees, hitting some on the head with guns, the official said.