Eleanor Beardsley

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Despite Mideast Turmoil, More French Jews Are Moving To Israel

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Anti-Semitism in France and across Europe is fueling emigration, Jews say. One father whose son is leaving says, "France is no longer the beautiful country it was."

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This Year, Avignon Festival Is A Stage For Both Plays And Protest

Monday, July 21, 2014

The French theater event has long been a pillar of the performing arts world. But talk of changes to festival workers' off-season benefits has cast a shadow over this year's celebration.

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From Scratch Or Not? French Restaurant Law Stirs Controversy

Monday, July 21, 2014

If you go to France this summer, you might notice a new logo in restaurant windows or on menus. It's a simple graphic of a rooftop covering a saucepan, and it's supposed to designate fait maison, or homemade. It's designed to highlight places that make their own dishes rather than ...

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Firemen's Ball Ushers In France's Bastille Day

Monday, July 14, 2014

On this day in 1789, crowds stormed the Bastille prison, where the king kept his enemies. The monarchy was overthrown in a revolution.

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Israel's U.S. Ambassador: We're Fighting In Surgical Fashion

Monday, July 14, 2014

Israel's ambassador to the U.S. Ron Dermer talks to Steve Inskeep about what it will take to stop the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from escalating further.

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A Cleaner Tour De France Kicks Off With A Nod To WWI

Saturday, July 05, 2014

Last year, the Tour de France celebrated its 100th anniversary with a spectacular sound and light show at the Arc de Triomphe during the closing ceremony.

It might be hard to duplicate that kind of enthusiasm at this year's Tour, which begins Saturday, especially with competition from the World Cup ...

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Years Of Syrian Violence Have Changed The Face Of The French Jihadi

Monday, June 30, 2014

In the past five years, the conflict in Syria has helped dramatically change the profile of a jihadi fighter: No longer are jihadi groups forced to meet in secret forums; instead, the...

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In Paris, Training Wheels For The Littlest Riders

Sunday, June 29, 2014

A bike rental scheme in Paris that began seven years ago has been such a success, the city has launched a version for children. Parents can now rent bikes for tots up to 8 years old at locations across the city.

Officials say the program won't cost Paris a cent ...

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Brutal Vigilante Attack On Roma Teen Shocks France

Thursday, June 19, 2014

French President Francois Hollande condemned the incident, which left the boy in a coma, as an unspeakable and unjustifiable act. Some say a xenophobic climate may have been a factor.

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Stromae, Global Star In The Making, Set To Touch Down In The U.S.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

The Belgian pop artist took Europe by storm in 2009 with the song "Alors On Danse." Five years later, he hopes to ride a wave of new hits across the Atlantic.

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As Exasperation Mounts, French Rail Strike Turns Violent

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

The French rail strike has enters it second week and train workers have clashed with riot police in Paris. The latest poll shows the striking train drivers are losing public support.

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One Frenchman's Commitment To Keeping D-Day Memories Alive

Sunday, June 08, 2014

During my many visits to Normandy, I have come across many French people committed to preserving the memory of the young men who sacrificed their lives here to liberate the continent from Nazi tyranny. On my latest, trip, I met up again with Joseph Delecolle, who I had interviewed at ...

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Allies Land Again In Normandy, This Time To Honor D-Day Vets

Friday, June 06, 2014

On the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings in France, President Obama joined with other allied leaders in commemorating veterans and those who lost their lives in the pivotal battle there.

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Obama In Normandy For 70th Anniversary Of D-Day

Friday, June 06, 2014

The sky over Normandy is brilliant blue on Friday. President Obama joins Queen Elizabeth, the leader of France and others in marking the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II.

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70 Years On, A Normandy Village Honors Aging WWII Veterans

Thursday, June 05, 2014

Many veterans of the D-Day landing are now in their 90s, and this year's anniversary may be one of the last where the liberated and liberators are able to celebrate together.

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In France, Remembering The American Flyboys Of World War I

Monday, May 26, 2014

A century after World War I started, the French pay tribute on Memorial Day to the "Lafayette Squadron," American pilots who fought with the allies before the U.S. officially entered the war.

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France's Big Train Problem: New Fleet Too Wide For Platforms

Friday, May 23, 2014

A French railway company says it has ordered hundreds of new regional trains that are too wide to use at many French station platforms. It will cost nearly $70 million to fix the mistake.

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Europe Steps Up Attacks Against Google

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

European digital companies have brought charges against Google for monopolistic behavior. And a ruling by a European court could force Google to remove certain web links from its search engine.

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The French Ask: Should We Be Building Warships For Russia?

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

France's $1.6 billion sale is the biggest ever by a NATO country to Russia. But in the wake of Russia's actions in Ukraine, the French are debating whether they should suspend the deal.

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