Jan 27 Racial profiling by French police challenged in class action lawsuit By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press Six nongovernmental organizations have opened the first class-action lawsuit against France for alleged systemic discrimination by police carrying out identity checks. Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch 1:51 COVID-19 shutdowns bring new popularity to old winter pastime By PBS NewsHour After months of shutdowns and restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, some ski resorts are cautiously reopening in the U.S. and Europe. But not in France. Worried about outbreaks, French ski resorts can’t use their chair lifts or open their chalets. Continue watching
Jan 23 French leader tells child sex abuse victims 'we believe you' By Associated Press In a video message posted on social networks Saturday, Macron promised sexual abuse screening and prevention meetings with every child, both in elementary school and middle school. He said the state health care system would finance psychological treatment for children… Continue reading
Jan 23 The day Marie Curie got snubbed by the French science world By Dr. Howard Markel One hundred and ten years ago, Marie Sklodowska Curie was formally rejected for membership by the French Academy of Sciences. Continue reading
Jan 21 French victims of child abuse speak out in new #MeToo wave By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press The French government has pledged to toughen laws on the rape of children after a massive online movement has seen hundreds of victims share accounts about sexual abuse within their families. Continue reading
Jan 04 Vaccination campaign picks up speed around the world By Danica Kirka, Aniruddha Ghosal, Associated Press Britain has begun dispensing the second vaccine in its arsenal. But authorities in France and elsewhere in Europe are coming under fire for slow rollouts and delays. Continue reading
Jan 02 France's giant curfew-busting party is over after two nights By Associated Press A French prosecutor said police detained seven people Saturday, including two alleged organizers, after a New Year’s Eve rave party drew at least 2,500 people in western France despite a coronavirus curfew and other restrictions. Continue reading
Dec 25 France confirms new virus variant case in country By Associated Press Authorities were tracing the person’s contacts and laboratories were analyzing tests from several other people who may have the new variant. Continue reading
Dec 21 As concern mounts, new virus strain in UK interrupts travel across Europe By Pan Pylas, Associated Press A growing number of countries are halting air travel from the U.K., while France has banned trucks from the country for a period of 48 hours while the new variant is assessed. Continue reading
Dec 16 Watch 6:55 After two bloody attacks, France plans crackdown on radical Islam In the wake of two bloody terrorist attacks, the French government is planning new legislation to crack down on radical Islam. Right-wingers are worried the new law isn't enough, but opponents are afraid it could alienate France’s large Muslim minority… Continue watching