Eleanor Beardsley appears in the following:
Trump and Putin Talk about a Ceasefire in Ukraine
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
President Trump and President Vladimir Putin of Russia held a lengthy phone call on Tuesday to discuss a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. This is part of Trump's efforts to end the Russia's war in Ukraine and while he didn't get a ceasefire agreement, some progress was made. We hear the latest.
And in Ukraine, people are watching these and other developments with concern, skepticism, and with dark humor.
And in Ukraine, people are watching these and other developments with concern, skepticism, and with dark humor.
Egyptian Singer Umm Kulthum Still Enthralls, Fifty Years After Her Death
Friday, February 07, 2025
The musical diva of the Arab world is commemorated in Paris. And tariff threats have Prosecco lovers stocking up.
Greenland, Still Not For Sale. And the Mona Lisa Gets Its Own Room.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Even if Greenland were for sale, buying the Artic territory would be complicated. And French President Emmanuel Macron promises to renovate the Louvre, which is falling into disrepair.
Russia Versus the West in Moldova's Election
Monday, October 21, 2024
The former Soviet republic of Moldova narrowly passed a referendum to pursue membership in the European Union. That puts it at odds with Russia, which is accused of meddling in the election. Our correspondent in Moscow tells us what the vote could mean.
And we go to the bar in Paris that for over a century has held a U.S. presidential straw poll that is usually accurate.
And we go to the bar in Paris that for over a century has held a U.S. presidential straw poll that is usually accurate.
In France, A Shocking Story and Difficult Questions About Society
Monday, September 16, 2024
A rape case in France involving a woman whose ex-husband is on trial for drugging her and recruiting other men to sexually assault her. Now thousands have turned out to support her and many are asking hard questions about the culture that allowed this to happen for years.
Election Surprises and a Surprise Election in Europe
Monday, June 10, 2024
In European Parliamentary elections, 27 countries went to the polls and handed right-wing parties big gains. And in a surprising move, the president of France dissolved the country's parliament and called elections for the summer. We'll hear analysis of what this means for Europe and reaction from stunned French voters.
Chef's Kiss: A Michelin-Starred Chef Gives Back
Friday, June 07, 2024
Chef Thierry Marx grew up in a gritty Parisian neighborhood, and is now helping others from disadvantaged backgrounds learn to cook in the restaurant industry. And far-right, anti-establishment conservative Nigel Farage throws a wrench into U.K. elections.
France's far right party is poised to come first in June's European Parliament vote
Monday, May 13, 2024
Far right parties in Europe are poised to do well in European parliament elections in early June. The populist refrain of leaving the EU has been replaced by talk of transforming the bloc from within.
The Olympic flame arrives in France from Greece ahead of the Summer Olympics
Thursday, May 09, 2024
France has officially welcomed the Olympic flame in a ceremony in the southern port city of Marseille. The event featured fighter jets and fireworks, and some 200,000 spectators.
China's President Xi Jinping begins a 5-day tour in Europe
Monday, May 06, 2024
China's president is in Europe for the first time in five years, at a point when Sino-European relations are particularly frosty. Will a Beijing charm offensive turn things around?
Meet the winner of the 'best baguette in Paris' award
Sunday, April 28, 2024
The Utopie bakery has been crowned the winner of the 31st annual "best baguette in Paris" competition.
'Persepolis' author releases a new graphic novel on Iran's women's protests
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Marjane Satrapi, author of "Persepolis," collaborates with others on a new graphic novel about Iran's "Women, Life, Freedom" protest movement.
An Israeli teacher's Facebook posts supporting Palestinian rights led to his firing
Friday, April 12, 2024
After 35 years of teaching in Tel Aviv, an Israeli high school history teacher's pro-Palestinian views led to a campaign to get him fired.
In France there are objections to Aya Nakamura singing at the Olympics
Thursday, April 04, 2024
A popular French singer has reportedly been asked to perform at the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, but not everyone in France has welcomed the suggestion.
These Israeli military veterans are against Gaza occupation
Saturday, March 30, 2024
A group of Israeli military veterans say they know the reality behind their country's occupation of Palestinian territories, and want it to stop.
Major European leaders meet to show solidarity with Ukraine
Friday, March 15, 2024
The leaders of France, Germany and Poland met Friday in Berlin in a show of unity over Ukraine. French President Macron sparked concern by suggesting NATO troops might have to fight there.
France marks constitutional guarantee of abortion rights on International Woman's Day
Friday, March 08, 2024
The president of France is holding a public celebration to mark the adoption this week of a constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion rights.
After 2 delays, Israel is about to hold first municipal elections since the war began
Monday, February 26, 2024
Tuesday's municipal elections in Israel will be the first vote since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks and counteroffensive in Gaza. Both Jews and Palestinians are on the ticket in Tel Aviv.
In the West Bank, U.S. sanctions on Israeli settlers are having an impact
Sunday, February 25, 2024
With sanctions now imposed on some West Bank Israeli settlers, a visit to a West Bank community where one Israeli led a campaign of destruction after the Oct. 7 attacks.
Israeli protesters blame their government for not doing more to free hostages in Gaza
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
The families of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza say time is running out and fear their loved ones will be forgotten. Protests in Israel continue as many call for the prime minister to do more.