French Prison Guards Step Up Nationwide Strike Over Security, Pay Concerns
The protest follows a series of violent attacks against guards. Unions representing the prison workers are calling for better security and pay raises.
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In France, A Debate About Kissing A Traditional Custom Goodbye
Mayor Aude Picard-Wolff told 73 municipal counselors she would no longer greet them with the customary two-cheek kiss, known as la bise, which she said wastes time and is unhygienic and sexist.
France's Macron Says He Wants Law To Combat Fake News
The French president says that during elections, the law would allow the government to block content deemed to be fake news and would force news websites to disclose their source of funding.
How An American Became Santa In A Little Town In France
An American with a home in the French town of Vimoutiers, in Normandy, looks so much like Santa that the locals want him to play the part.
Around The World In 42 Days: Frenchman Sets New Sailing Record
François Gabart, 34, sailed his 100-foot trimaran past the virtual finish line in the English Channel on Sunday, smashing the previous record by more than six days.
Four Children Killed In School Bus And Train Collision In France
The interior minister said he was "overwhelmed by the tragedy." The bus was filled with adolescents. Many were injured.
France Moves To Ban Students From Using Cellphones In Schools
The country's education minister says the strict rules are a matter of public health. But some teachers and parents call it a losing battle.
Merci, Johnny: Remembering Rocker Johnny Hallyday, Beloved By France
Johnny Hallyday was one of France's favorite performers. NPR's Scott Simon remembers the rock and roller, who died this week at the age of 74.
France Mourns Its Favorite Rock Star, Johnny Hallyday
Hallyday, who died Wednesday at 74, had a career that spanned 50 years. He recorded more than 1,000 songs and sold more than 100 million records — but was little known outside France.
'French Elvis' Johnny Hallyday Dies At 74
Born as Jean-Philippe Smet during World War II in occupied Paris, Hallyday latched on to American-style rock 'n roll in the 1960s and went on to sell 100 million albums over five decades.