Apr 16 Watch 6:14 Amid the ashes, France vows ‘resurrection’ for Notre Dame By Malcolm Brabant In Paris, the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral is extinguished, but devastating damage remains. Parisians stood alongside global travelers at the site Tuesday, paying tribute to the landmark of cultural achievement that has stood for nearly a millennium. Amid the… Continue watching
Apr 15 France’s Macron vows to rebuild damaged Notre Dame By Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron says he is seeking international help to restore the Paris landmark. Continue reading
Apr 10 Watch 5:13 EU may offer a Brexit extension, but political complexities remain With the United Kingdom’s initial extension for Brexit expiring Friday, the pressure is on for a gathering of European Union officials to come up with an alternative. Nick Schifrin talks to Amanda Sloat, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and… Continue watching
Mar 23 French yellow vests protest in Paris for 19th weekend as troops monitor By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press About 6,000 police officers were deployed in the capital on Saturday and two drones were helping to monitor the demonstrations. French authorities also deployed soldiers to protect sensitive sites, allowing police forces to focus on maintaining order during the protests. Continue reading
Mar 18 France bans some yellow vest protests in Paris after riots By Sylvie Corbet, Angela Charlton, Associated Press France's prime minister announced a ban Monday on yellow vest protests along the Champs-Elysees Avenue in Paris and in two other cities following riots on Saturday that left luxury stores ransacked and charred from arson fires. Continue reading
Mar 16 French rioters set fire to Paris bank; mother, child saved By Thomas Adamson, Angela Charlton, Associated Press French yellow vest protesters set life-threatening fires, smashed up luxury stores and clashed with police Saturday in the 18th straight weekend of demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron. Large plumes of smoke rose above the rioting on Paris’ landmark Champs-Elysees Avenue,… Continue reading
Jan 11 “I’m demanding my due,” yellow vest supporters say as protests continue By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Like the reflective fluorescent safety vests, occupied roundabouts have become a trademark of the protest movement shaking up France that was initially triggered by the rising cost of fuel but has since morphed into a broader anti-government revolt. Continue reading
Dec 10 Watch 11:01 Why the UK and France are facing ‘fundamental transformations’ Political upheaval is building on both sides of the English Channel. British Prime Minister Theresa May postponed a vote on her Brexit plan. French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to increase wages to try and appease Paris protesters. What does all… Continue watching
Dec 10 France’s Macron pleads for calm and makes concessions. Will it be enough for protesters? By Sylvie Corbet, Angela Charlton, Associated Press Even as French President Emmanuel Macron broke his silence on the protests in a brief televised address, yellow-vested demonstrators vowed to keep up the pressure on a man they see as arrogant, out-of-touch and "president of the rich."… Continue reading
Dec 08 Scuffles, tear gas as police clamp down on Paris protest By Angela Charlton, John Leicester, Associated Press Crowds of yellow-vested protesters angry at President Emmanuel Macron and France’s high taxes tried to converge on the presidential palace Saturday, as police fired tear gas, amid exceptional security measures. Continue reading