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Presidential Candidates Emphasize Security After Paris Attack
Friday, April 21, 2017
Just a few days before the first round in France's presidential election, a gunman in Paris killed a police officer. Candidates are now talking about security issues.
Shooting On Paris' Champs Elysees Leaves 1 Police Officer Dead, 2 Wounded
Thursday, April 20, 2017
One police officer was killed and two others wounded in a shooting on Paris' Champs Elysees, just days before the French presidential election.
Paris Champs Elysees Attack Leaves At Least 1 Police Officer Dead
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Three days before France's presidential election, a shooting on Paris' famous boulevard leaves one police officer dead and two seriously wounded, in an incident that left one attacker dead.
Who's Who In France's Wild Presidential Election
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Entrenched politicians have been swept aside, and fringe candidates and untested newcomers have filled the void. Four front-runners lead the field of 11 in Sunday's first round of voting.
4 Front-Runners Set To Face Off In First Round Of French Presidential Election
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
The twists and turns of the French presidential campaign have left voters with four leading candidates, anyone of whom could win the first round on Sunday.
Facebook Cracks Down On 30,000 Fake Accounts In France
Monday, April 17, 2017
Facebook is targeting 30,000 fake accounts linked to France that are being used to spread fake news, spam, hoaxes and misinformation. The company said it is trying to "reduce the spread of material generated through inauthentic activity, including spam, misinformation, or other deceptive content that is often shared by creators of fake accounts."
Le Pen Finds Support In Pro-Europe French City
Sunday, April 16, 2017
If elected, far right leader Marine Le Pen will hold a referendum to leave the EU, but that's hard to imagine in one of the most pro-Europe corners of France near the German border.
Life In Amiens: This Small French Town Sees 'Turning Point In Civilization'
Sunday, April 09, 2017
The industrial city of Amiens, France, is the hometown of presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron. But closed factories and angry workers there may vote for extreme political parties instead.
At Versailles Palace, An American Looks For Clues To Family History
Saturday, April 08, 2017
Maureen Hargrave's aunt and uncle were married at Versailles in 1944. "She's piecing together family history, and I'm piecing together the history of a very special moment," says the palace archivist.
France's National Front Party Draws Young Voters To The Far-Right
Saturday, April 01, 2017
Among 18- to 24-year-olds, Marine Le Pen is by far the No. 1 candidate, with 40 percent of the vote — a startling shift for a country that's traditionally known for its leftist youth movements.
Calling On Help From Public, Investigators Piece Together London Attacker's Past
Saturday, March 25, 2017
NPR reports on the latest on the attack earlier this week in London that killed five people, including the attacker, and injured at least 50.
British Police Conduct Searches, Death Toll Rises After London Attack
Saturday, March 25, 2017
The latest on the attack in London this week that killed at least five people, including the attacker, and injured at least 50 people.
British Police Make More Arrests In Attack Investigation
Friday, March 24, 2017
British authorities have identified the attacker who killed four people on Wednesday as 52-year-old Khalid Masood. Police believe he acted alone.
Geert Wilders' Poor Showing In Dutch Election Slows Populist Momentum
Thursday, March 16, 2017
It was supposed to be the third victory for populism, after Brexit and Donald Trump, but Geert Wilders' relatively poor showing in the Netherlands general election has created a speed bump in what some hoped would be a populist momentum.
In A French Town, Voters Try To Make Sense Of An Election Race Like No Other
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
The scandals and party infighting in this year's French presidential election have left voters unsure about which candidate to vote for.
French Voters Struggle To Decide In Unusual Presidential Election
Monday, March 13, 2017
The scandals and party in-fighting in this year's French presidential election have left voters confused and unsure where to turn.
French Presidential Candidate Fights On Despite Fraud Allegations
Monday, March 06, 2017
Conservative Francois Fillon once looked like the next French president. Allegations of a fake jobs scheme involving his wife have damaged his candidacy, and plunged the election into uncertainty.
Political Newcomer In Second Place For French Presidential Race
Saturday, March 04, 2017
The French presidential race is underway and it is already rife with political scandals. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley talks about the latest controversies.
Francois Fillon Faces Pressure To Drop Out Of French Presidential Race
Friday, March 03, 2017
There's more turmoil in the French presidential campaign as pressure mounts for the conservative candidate, Francois Fillon, to drop out of the race.
In A Heated Campaign Season, French Politicians Flock To Paris Farm Fair
Wednesday, March 01, 2017
One of the world's largest agricultural shows is underway in Paris. France is Europe's top agricultural producer, and as its presidential election approaches, the show is a must-stop for candidates.