Eleanor Beardsley

Eleanor Beardsley appears in the following:

Trump Targets French President Macron In A Series Of Angry Tweets

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

President Trump continued criticism of French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, misrepresenting what Macron said about creating a European army so the continent can defend itself without involving the U.S.

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In France, Trump And Others Commemorate The End Of World War I

Monday, November 12, 2018

President Trump joined French President Macron and 71 other world leaders to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI. Trump appeared out of step with the ceremony's multilateral tone.

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France Honors Veterans In World War I Centennial

Sunday, November 11, 2018

As the world commemorates 100 years since the end of WWI, 80 heads of state, including President Trump, gather in Paris this weekend to honor those who sacrificed their lives.

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Trump Meets Macron, Again

Friday, November 09, 2018

Presidents Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron will meet in Paris Saturday for the World War I centenary. Since their meeting in 2017, their domestic popularity and alleged "bromance" have suffered.

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France Moves To Ban Smartphones In Schools

Saturday, November 03, 2018

The French government has banned cellphones in school, fulfilling a promise made by Emmanuel Macron during his presidential campaign. In one middle school, it's had mixed effects.

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France's Jewish Community Deeply Shaken Over Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Thursday, November 01, 2018

Jews in France, who have seen their own community subjected to murderous attacks, have reacted with horror and sympathy to Saturday's deadly shooting in Pittsburgh.

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Paris Bike Share In Peril

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Paris' Velib bike-sharing system became a huge success and a point of pride for the city until this year when it changed operators and almost collapsed.

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In Southwest France, Flash Floods Turn Deadly

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

At least 12 people are dead from the worst flash floods on record along the Aude River in France. The raging torrent swept away homes and cars.

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French Singer Charles Aznavour Dies At 94

Monday, October 01, 2018

The French singer Charles Aznavour has died at the age of 94. His fame spread across borders and generations, and Aznavour sold more than 100 million records in 80 countries.

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The Meuse-Argonne Offensive, 100 Years Later

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

One hundred years ago, more than a million U.S. troops joined in the final offensive of World War I — and tens of thousands of Americans were killed.

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Champagne Makers Bubble Over A Bumper Crop Caused By European Drought

Thursday, September 13, 2018

A record heat wave ruined crops across Europe this summer, but not all crops. Champagne growers are ecstatic over a bumper crop of grapes this year. Vintage 2018 is expected to be one of the best.

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Françoise Hardy Remains France's National Treasure

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Françoise Hardy is an immediately recognizable face who also possesses a poetic way with words — launching her to European super-stardom in the 1960s. At age 74, Hardy released her 28th album.

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High And Dry: Swiss Army Airlifts Water To Cows In Drought-Stricken Mountains

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Water scarcity and heat are threatening two of Switzerland's main agricultural products: milk and cheese. But the shortage affects far more than cows — Swiss glaciers also feed Europe's major rivers.

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Paris Tries To Control Rampant Public Urination With Sidewalk Urinals

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

French authorities say they're using this solution to try to supplement existing toilets in heavily congested areas where there are urine issues.

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When Paris Empties Out In August, Some Are Happy To Stay

Friday, August 31, 2018

Deserted streets, empty Metro stations, shuttered shops — Paris in August can feel very quiet. But some Parisians prefer this. And truth be told, not all of Paris is dead in August.

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Off The Coast Of Normandy, Britain And France Are At War Over Scallops

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

The crews of French and British fishing boats are clashing over the right to harvest scallops from the English Channel.

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French Butchers Ask For Protection After Threats From Militant Vegans

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Butchers are an integral part of French life, and are known for carefully sourcing their meat. But now some are being targeted by extreme vegans who use vandalism to draw attention to their cause.

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What France's World Cup Run Means For The Country's Minority Population

Wednesday, July 11, 2018

France has advanced to the World Cup Finals. This diverse team, with many immigrants, represents the country in the context of tension over immigration in France and across Europe.

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Women Stage Their Own Tour De France On Same Route, With Tougher Conditions

Thursday, July 05, 2018

For the fourth year in a row, women are riding the Tour de France — the same route but one day ahead of the men, with all the traffic and inconveniences.

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How A High Schooler Helped Reunite Twins 74 Years After Their World War II Deaths

Wednesday, July 04, 2018

The Pieper twins were killed in the 1944 D-Day Normandy invasion. Last month, they were laid to rest together in a military cemetery in France — thanks to a Nebraska teen's school history project.

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