PARIS, Muharram 19, 1432, Dec 25, 2010, SPA -- French Defense Minister Alain Juppe has paid a surprise visit to troops in Afghanistan. The Defense Ministry says in a statement that Juppe arrived Saturday and will visit several sites where French forces are serving, according to a report of the Associated Press. --SPA 13:48 LOCAL TIME 10:48 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/849203