Apr 25 Macron offers tax cut to French workers to quell anger By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to the nation from the Elysée presidential palace after three months of national debate aimed at addressing the protesters' concerns about high taxes, high unemployment and stagnant wages. He also warned that France and Europe… Continue reading
Apr 18 France pays tribute to firefighters who saved Notre Dame By Elaine Ganley, Nicolas Vaux-Montagny, Associated Press As the ceremonies took place, construction workers hurriedly secured key sections of the fire-weakened cathedral, including an area above one of its famed rose-shaped windows. Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 3:50 Investigation into Notre Dame fire accelerates as France plans to rebuild By Paraic O’Brien, ITN French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral within five years, in time for Paris to host the 2024 Olympics. To meet the ambitious schedule, Macron said architects from around the world would be invited to submit… Continue watching
Apr 17 Doubts rise over Macron's 5-year plan to rebuild Notre Dame By Thomas Adamson, Nicolas Vaux-Montagny, Associated Press Nearly $1 billion in donations have poured in for the vast restoration of the fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral — but a pledge by French President Emmanuel Macron that it will be completed within five years was facing accusations of being… Continue reading
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