World Apr 09 Macron's far-right rival surges as France's election nears The pain of inflation and of pump, food and energy prices that are hitting low-income households particularly hard subsequently roared back as dominant election themes. They could drive many voters Sunday into the arms of far-right leader Marine Le Pen,…
World Jan 05 Under strain, France allows some health care workers to keep working while positive for COVID-19 France is allowing health care workers who are infected with the coronavirus but have few or no symptoms to keep treating patients rather than self-isolate.
World Dec 21 In the frigid Alps, local volunteers offer migrants warm hearts and comfort As Europe erects ever more fearsome barriers against migration, volunteers along the Italy-France border are working to keep migrants from being killed or maimed by cold and mountain mishaps as they cross the high Alps.
World Dec 17 Afghans push through snowy Alps toward new lives in Europe The Afghan exodus that some feared would flood Europe with migrants after the Taliban swept to power hasn't materialized. Only the hardiest, most driven and most resourceful exiles make it that far.
World Nov 30 French far-right pundit enters race for presidency A far-right former TV pundit with multiple hate-speech convictions has officially entered the race for France’s presidency.
Nation Nov 08 As rules ease, travelers head to US for emotional reunions New rules go into effect Monday that allow nonessential travel across America's land borders for vaccinated visitors. They also allow air travel from a series of countries from which it has been restricted.
World Jul 27 'About time': LGBTQ Olympic athletes unleash a rainbow wave The Tokyo Games are shaping up as a watershed for LGBTQ Olympians.
World Jun 26 Big Pride parade in Paris; Turkish police stop marchers Authorities have banned Istanbul Pride events since 2015, citing public security, and more recently, COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The Cumhuriyet newspaper said at least 25 people were detained.
World May 27 France's Macron admits some guilt for Rwanda's genocide In a key speech on his visit to Rwanda, French President Emmanuel Macron said he recognizes that France bears a heavy responsibility for the 1994 genocide in the central African country.
Economy May 01 May Day protesters demand more job protections amid pandemic Workers and union leaders dusted off bullhorns and flags that had stayed furled during coronavirus lockdowns for slimmed down but still boisterous — and at times violent — May Day marches on Saturday, demanding more labor protections amid a pandemic…