FRANCE: Country faces day of strikes and protests over pension reform
Transport, schools and hospitals are expected to be severely disrupted as French unions begin a day of nationwide strikes and demonstrations to protest against government plans to overhaul the country’s pension system. Read More
FRANCE: Sarkozy faces dissent as govt ends summer recess
Wednesday marks the beginning of France’s political calendar year; one that may present serious challenges for President Nicolas Sarkozy, who faces growing dissent from within his own political ranks. Read More
FRANCE: Sarkozy under fire from within his own ranks on Roma policy
Wednesday marks the beginning of France’s political calendar year; one that may present serious challenges for President Sarkozy, who faces growing dissent from within his own political ranks. Read More
FRANCE: Embattled minister Woerth faces new fraud accusations
French labour minister Eric Woerth, who is already facing criticism over his connection to the questionable financial affairs of L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, has been accused of lying to a lender about his income. Read More
FRANCE: Sarkozy faces the nation over L’Oreal corruption scandal
In a live TV interview, French President Nicolas Sarkozy has defended embattled Labour Minister Eric Woerth, who is at the centre of corruption allegations involving France’s richest woman, and asserted that France is “not a corrupt country”. Read More
FRANCE: Scandal-plagued Sarkozy faces nation on TV
In a rare summertime live interview Monday, French President Nicolas Sarkozy is expected to address the burgeoning political scandal over allegations L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt made illegal donations to his party. Read More
What is the difference between french bulldogs and boston terriers?
I am thinking about getting a french bulldog, but ive noticed that some faces are more pug than others, is this because they are mixed with boston terriers? I would really like one that does not have a smushed face. I also would like to know the differences between the two : because the prices [...]
FRANCE: Panama’s ex-dictator Noriega faces trial in Paris for money laundering
Charged with laundering Colombian drug money in French banks, Manuel Noriega, Panama’s former dictator, is set to stand trial in Paris on Monday, two months after the US agreed to extradite him to France. Read More
What do you think about the France Italy game coming up?
After a disappointing loss to Hungary. Italy faces France. What do you think about this game. Who wins, and what is the final score?