Former French President ordered to stand trial on Embezzlement

Corruption in politics is nothing new.  It has occurred at the highest levels in government.  Despite this, we seldom see officials prosecuted.  This is about to change in France. Former French...

“Le Bonheur de Pierre” (A Happy Man) premiere at NYC Festival

Critically acclaimed Canada-France co- production feature film “Le Bonheur de Pierre” (A Happy Man) is pleased to announce it will be making its New York City debut on October 24th at the prestigious New York Film & Video Festival A Happy Man, “Le Bonheur de...

Freedom Of Press Report: US Rises In Rank, Iran Tumbles

The annual Press Freedom Index was issued today by Reporters Without Borders today. The Index measures the degree of press freedom in different countries around the world as gauged by violations. The index is compiled every year on the basis of questionnaires that are...

Sarkozy Junior plays catch up with Father President

Discontentment rather than bemusement!  France is once again faced with one of Nicolas Sarkozy's now infamous stunts.  This one though seems to be reaching the limits of the French people's patience. His second son Jean Sarkozy has been tipped to take over...

French Farmers Protest Food Prices

Farmers in France protested the falling return on their efforts across France.  Prices for food production have fallen below the cost of production since the world wide recession began.The spokesperson for...

Existrans 2009 — Trans, transgender demonstation in Paris

Photos by William Hamon[ English bellow] Samedi 10 octobre, Paris (Jourdain ↘ République). « Le 10 octobre, jour de la 13ème Existrans (marche des trans, intersexuéEs, et de celles et ceux qui les...

Discovery of Dinosaur Footprints in France

Dinosaur prints found in France near Plagne have been authenticated by scientists at the Centre of Scientific Research. The tracks were found on a hiking path by fossil hunters Marie-Helene Marcaud and Patrice...

Egypt Cuts Ties With Louvre Over Stolen Artifacts

Egypt's antiquities department cut ties to France's Louvre museum today over a dispute concerning ancient relics from some of the leading Egyptology collections. This has already resulted in Egypt suspending an...

Iconic Cabaret Moulin Rouge Turns 120

The famous cabaret Moulin Rouge is turning 120 today. It was opened on October 6, 1889 by Joseph Oller. The cabaret is situated in Paris's red-light district. The famous red windmill on the roof is what gave Moulin Rouge its name -- in French, Moulin means "mill" and rouge...

Designer Alexander McQueen Live Streams His New Collection Online

British fashion designer Alexander McQueen is revolutionizing the way fashion is served to audiences. The designer is currently showing at Paris Fashion Week. McQueen's Spring Summer 2010 collection was streamed live today at 8:15 PM Paris time on his website...

Polanksi Denied Bail - 138 Celebrities Demand Immediate Release

Roman Polanski was arrested in Switzerland on September 26 and his bid for bail release was denied. Polanski fled the US in 1978 so he could never be convicted of raping a 13-year-old girl. Polanski is imprisoned with only a bed, a table and a TV to use and can be visited...

A McDonald's Outlet To Open At The Louvre Museum Causes Outrage

A first ever McDonald's outlet is to open at the Musée du Louvre in France. The Louvre is the largest national museum in France and probably on the of the most recognizable landmarks in Europe. It is not...

G-20 Obama, Sarkozy and Gordon Brown spoke hard on Iran Nuke

  After a Iranian disclosure about a 2nd illegal nuclear enrichment facility in Iran, this morning,  the leaders of United States, United Kingdom and France made a severe statement on Iran's nuclear secret...

France Cracks Down on Immigrant Camp

7 years after the controversial refugee camp at Sangatte in France was closed by officials there, the French state has found itself dealing with another group of immigrants seeking a way to get over the channel to...

French MPs Call For Health Warnings On Enhanced Magazine Photos

French members of Parliament are calling for magazine publishers to put health warnings on their covers featuring digitally enhanced images of models. The MPs want to pass a law that would make it mandatory for magazines to include a printed note warning consumers that the...

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