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Swiss Referendum Considers Canceling Freedom Of Movement With EU

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Switzerland will vote this month on whether to end freedom of movement with the European Union. If it passes, it could destroy the country's close relationship with the EU.

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'Cuties' Calls Out The Hypersexualization Of Young Girls - And Gets Criticized

Sunday, September 06, 2020

The new French film, Cuties, is about an 11-year old Senegalese Muslim girl growing up in Paris and struggling with the contradictions between her strict upbringing and the demands of social media.

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Good Thinking: How Rodin Ensured The Financial Future Of His Paris Museum

Sunday, August 09, 2020

The Rodin Museum in Paris is selling sculptures to pay the bills — and that's exactly as the artist intended. When he died in 1917, Rodin left the museum plaster casts for just this purpose.

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Parisian Businesses Say Lack Of Tourists Can Feel Frustrating

Tuesday, August 04, 2020

Every August Parisians leave and the tourists head to the French capital. But this year, the tourism industry is hurting, even as some Parisians enjoy a rare chance to explore their city.

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France Launches A Probe Into 3 Ministers' Response To The Coronavirus Pandemic

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Three senior ministers in France are under investigation after doctors, patients and victims' families have filed almost 100 complaints, accusing them of failing to act quickly to stem the pandemic.

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France's Macron Faces Backlash Over Appointment Of New Ministers

Saturday, July 11, 2020

French President Emmanuel Macron is being criticized after adding a minister accused of rape and another known for his attacks on the #MeToo movement to his new government.

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France's Louvre Reopens Most Of The Museum — Sans Big Crowds

Monday, July 06, 2020

One museumgoer says it's a "much more comfortable experience" to view the Mona Lisa without the mobs of tourists. The Louvre put in place mask-wearing, one-way paths and other distancing measures.

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France Has Changed — And So Has 'Les Misérables'

Saturday, January 11, 2020

This 2019 film is not another adaptation of the Victor Hugo novel. It portrays life in a poor Paris suburb — where the police force is corrupt and residents are struggling just to get by.

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'People Are Afraid Of Cinema': François Ozon Takes On Church Sexual Abuse

Saturday, October 26, 2019

The French filmmaker first wanted to make a documentary about an accused pedophile priest. But the victims convinced him that fiction would reach more viewers. It's called By the Grace of God.

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In Paris, This Refugee Radio Station Is A Lifeline — In 5 Different Languages

Sunday, July 28, 2019

Where can I find food? How do I fill out an asylum application? Stalingrad Connection, a community radio station, helps migrants find crucial information as they navigate a new country.

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Climate Change Has Already Displaced Hundreds In Senegalese City Of Saint-Louis

Thursday, June 13, 2019

Senegal's former capital, Saint-Louis, is a UNESCO world heritage site known for its colonial style architecture. It is now threatened by climate change as the city's northern coast sinks.

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Parsi Cafes, A Centuries-Old Tradition In India, Are Vanishing

Sunday, June 02, 2019

Since the 1800s, these cafes have flourished in Mumbai. They've helped keep alive the culture and cuisine of Parsis — Zoroastrians who fled Persia centuries ago. Now, that tradition is fading.

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For Opera Singers, Life After Retirement — At Least At One Very Special Rest Home

Thursday, January 10, 2019

Founded by composer Giuseppe Verdi and funded by royalties from his popular operas, Casa Verdi in Milan opened a century ago as a home for opera musicians in their golden years.

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By Becoming Chefs, Stigmatized Women In Morocco Find Hope And Freedom

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Females make up less than 30 percent of the the country's labor force. But one nonprofit is providing restaurant and cooking training to vulnerable women who have been shut out by Moroccan society.

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Only 6 People In The World Know The Recipe For Portugal's Famous Tarts

Wednesday, June 06, 2018

In a family-owned cafe outside of Lisbon, select bakers make a custard treat called the Pastel de Belém, which draws fans from all over the world. But the recipe has been closely guarded since 1837.

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What It Takes To Write A Eurovision Winning Song

Friday, May 11, 2018

The often over-the-top Eurovision song contest is taking place this week and winners will be announced Saturday. Several songwriters discuss what it takes to write a Eurovision winner.

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