Eleanor Beardsley appears in the following:
East Aleppo Mayor Pleads For Help From The International Community
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
An agreement has been reached to evacuate Syrian civilians from rebel-held parts of Aleppo, but there are conflicting reports on whether the evacuations have begun.
As Syrian Troops Close In On Rebels In Aleppo, Civilians Are In Need
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
A French parliamentary delegation, just returned from Syria's border with Turkey, has called for U.S. and European troops to create a humanitarian corridor to get civilians out of Aleppo.
Air Pollution Leads To Crackdown On Cars In Paris
Thursday, December 08, 2016
A week of high pollution levels has brought unprecedented restrictions on driving. The Paris mayor is making public transportation free in an effort to reduce the pollution particles in the air.
Fillon Beats Juppe In French Conservative Presidential Primary
Monday, November 28, 2016
In the conservative party's race for president, Alain Juppé, conceded defeat to Francois Fillon, who will face candidates from the left and the extreme right in the presidential election next May.
For Newly Arrived Migrants, Paris Offers An Upgraded Welcome
Friday, November 25, 2016
It's taken a while, but Paris finally has a safe place for migrants congregating in the city. A new facility has been opened which offers asylum seekers showers, medical care and a bed.
Parisians Struggle To Find Homes For Newly Arriving Refugees
Friday, November 25, 2016
The closure of the migrant camp in Calais didn't end France's refugee problem. Many asylum seekers have instead headed to Paris, bringing Europe's migrant problem to the streets of the French capital.
A Paris Exhibition Of Black Artists Unearths Unknown Treasures
Thursday, November 24, 2016
The exhibit of artists such as Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden and Faith Ringgold gives Americans a chance to discover the work of exiled artists largely ignored in their homeland.
French Conservatives Fear Populist Wave That Carried Trump Will Foreshadow Primary
Saturday, November 19, 2016
French conservatives choose their candidate for President on Sunday. The winner will likely face off against Marine Le Pen of the far-right National Front in the presidential election next year.
One Year After Paris Attacks, Bataclan Concert Hall Reopens
Sunday, November 13, 2016
It has been one year since a series of terrorist attacks left 130 dead and hundreds more injured in Paris. Most of those killed were in the Bataclan, where musician Sting performed on Saturday.
Trump's Election Gives Hope To Europe's Far Right
Wednesday, November 09, 2016
Europe's far-right politicians were quick to congratulate Donald Trump. Populist parties across Europe share his views, and analysts warn they will be emboldened by his win.
Mixed Reaction As Calais Refugees Are Rehoused Across France
Friday, October 21, 2016
Refugees from the soon-to-be-razed squatters camp in Calais are being resettled in reception centers across France. The country has traditionally been a haven for asylum seekers, but resettling the newest wave is dividing communities.
French Officials Will Try Again To Dismantle Refugee Camp
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
U.K. officials accepted another small group of young people from a refugee camp in the northern French port city of Calais. A French court ruled the government can proceed with demolishing the camp.
Europe Wakes Up To Prospect Of Female Terrorists
Monday, October 17, 2016
Under the ISIS model in Syria, "It's become a sort of family jihad," says a French journalist. "Couples go together, sharing a common project. And the role women play is as strong as that of men."
Normandy Tank Museum Closes Its Doors; Auctions Off Tanks
Monday, September 19, 2016
After suffering a lack of visitors since the terrorist attacks in Paris, the Normandy Tank Museum is closing. Dozens of historic armored vehicles have been auctioned off at record prices.
For One French Woman, An Eye-Opening Visit To Calais' Refugee 'Jungle'
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
The camp has grown to 9,000 people. Calais residents oppose it and want it shut down for good. But when one protester goes there for the first time, she is moved and surprised by what she sees.
French Police Arrest 8 In Attempt To Create Explosion In Paris
Friday, September 09, 2016
Eight people are now under arrest in France, after what security officials say was an attempt to create an explosion in central Paris.
Abandoned Car Packed With Gas Canisters Sparks Terrorism Probe In France
Thursday, September 08, 2016
French anti-terrorist officers are questioning a couple after discovering a suspicious car in Paris. Police say they found the abandoned vehicle packed with gas cylinders near Notre Dame Cathedral.
Beach Season Winds Down, But Burkini Debate Rages On In France
Wednesday, September 07, 2016
The full-body swimsuit is now part of the French presidential campaign. Former President Nicolas Sarkozy, who supports the burkini bans, is making "national identity" key to his re-election message.
Truck Drivers Block Highway Near Calais, France, In Migrant Crisis Protest
Monday, September 05, 2016
Hundreds of French truck drivers block a highway near the city of Calais to protest the country's handling of the migrant crisis. A controversial migrant camp called "The Jungle" is nearby.
Tourists Step Up To Help Residents Rocked By Central Italy Quake
Monday, August 29, 2016
Five days after the deadly earthquake hit central Italy, even places that weren't damaged are feeling the economic and psychological aftershocks. Tourists who were in Italy at the time of the temblor volunteered to help.