Tone of French budget talks softens as pension reform comes into play
The mood music around French budget talks improved this week as the Socialists softened their positions after new Prime ...
Hams in the Belfry: How a Cash-Poor French Cathedral Fixed Its Organ
A dispute over a project to cure hams in a bell tower underscored the difficulties that churches in France face trying to pay ...
Former French President Sarkozy denounces ‘plot’ at trial over alleged campaign funding by Libya
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has vigorously denounced a “plot” he said was staged by “liars and crooks” on ...
Macron’s claim that Africans failed to say ‘thank you’ for French military aid sparks outrage
African governments have criticized a speech by French President Emmanuel Macron in which he said that some leaders showed ...
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen pays tribute to her politically polarizing father
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has paid tribute to her father Jean-Marie, the founder of the National Front party who ...
Mayotte on red alert again as another cyclone heads toward the French territory off Africa
The French territory of Mayotte is on red alert again with another cyclone heading toward the islands off Africa that were devastated by their worst storm in nearly a century last month ...
‘Politics and bickering’ hindered New Orleans’ French Quarter security, consulting firm found in 2019 report
A consulting firm in 2019 found security in New Orleans’ French Quarter was hampered by politicking among various law ...
French Banks Face Crucial Year After Falling Behind Peers
After a couple of years to forget for French banking, the likes of BNP Paribas SA and Societe Generale SA are hopeful their ...
Liberal MP vying to be next prime minister dismisses importance of French language
Ottawa MP Chandra Arya — who announced on Thursday that he would be running to replace Justin Trudeau as the next Liberal ...
Image shows IED that was placed in French Quarter by New Orleans truck attacker, officials say
Authorities say the New Orleans truck attacker placed two IEDs in the French Quarter. The photo shows rolls of nails and what ...
Does French Flour Make Better, Healthier Bread, or Is It Just Hype?
Some bakers, and bread-lovers with gluten sensitivity, swear by the more expensive product.