World Scene: France

Woman throws cup at Mona Lisa

A Russian woman frustrated at failing to obtain French nationality hurled a ceramic cup at the Mona Lisa but did not damage Leonardo da Vinci's famed portrait, a spokesman said yesterday. The attack happened on August 2 and the unnamed assailant was immediately arrested.

"There was no damage as the cup smashed when it hit the screen protecting the painting," said Louvre spokesman David Madec. "She was visibly upset."