Another of their important functions, according to Celtic tales and mythologies, was they were able to exhibit a range of magical powers, such as divination and prophesy, healing, levitation, shapechanging and they could even control the weather.

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"The act of permitting the release of information concerning ongoing investigations does not enter into the functions of the president, " the three investigating judges said in their ruling, according to AFP.

BBC: Nicolas Sarkozy