Explosion Hits Nuclear Power Station In Northwest France
The electric utility that operates the plant says there was "no victim and no consequences for safety and the environment."
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Sarkozy To Stand Trial For Alleged Campaign Finance Violation
The former French president faces trial over the alleged falsifying of account records by his party to hide more than $20 million in overspending by his 2012 campaign.
In France, 2 Top Presidential Candidates Accused Of Misconduct
Conservative candidate Francois Fillon and far-right candidate Marine Le Pen are both accused of misusing public funds. Fillon allegedly hired his wife for what was essentially a sham position.
France's Far-Right Candidate For President Is A Contender
France's far-right National Front party has never had a real chance at the presidency. But the rise of populist nationalism has encouraged the party's candidate, Marine Le Pen.
How A Destitute, Abandoned Parisian Boy Became The First Celebrity Chef
Marie-Antoine Carême died 184 years ago today. But in his short lifetime, he would forever revolutionize French haute cuisine and gain worldwide fame. Some of his concepts are still in use.
For French Law On Right To 'Disconnect,' Much Support — And A Few Doubts
Some companies in France have already recognized the need to reduce office intrusions into personal and family time. But others worry that the new law, which went into effect Jan. 1, may not work.
Next To The Original, France Replicates Prehistoric Cave Paintings
The public is barred from the cave paintings in Lascaux in order to preserve them. But a new museum has created an exact replica right next to the cave.
At 100, A French Newspaper Thrives — With No Ads And A Minimalist Webpage
Le Canard Enchainé is a fiercely independent weekly known for its incisive reporting and more than its share of scoops and bombshells. It continues to prosper with a format little changed since 1916.
Defusing The Lure Of Militant Islam In France, Despite Death Threats
Dounia Bouzar works to stop radicalization of French youth. More young people from France have radicalized and gone to war zones in Syria and Iraq than from any other European country.
A French Community Tries To Get A Handle On Radicalization
Five men, four of them childhood friends from Strasbourg, are being held in a foiled terrorist plot. Radicalization of young people is a leading concern in the community.