Tag: France
From 2011: The history of France’s Notre Dame Cathedral
David Turecamo, "Our Man in Paris," explores the history of France's famed Notre Dame Cathedral and explains how it was saved from near destruction. This story originally broadcast on April 24, 2011.
France bans smoking in nearly all outdoor public spaces
The ban extends to parks, bus stops and areas near schools, in a move to 'denormalize tobacco and limit its attractiveness.'
France’s Marine Le Pen barred from seeking public office for 5 years
A French court on Monday barred Marine Le Pen from seeking public office for five years, with immediate effect, for embezzlement.
France preps ‘survival’ guide to help citizens in case of invasion, nuclear war
The manual will also list ways to participate in defending the community, such a volunteering for reserve units and joining firefighting groups.
French scientist denied U.S. entry after ‘hateful’ Trump texts found on phone
The French researcher was on assignment for the French National Center for Scientific Research, travelling to a conference near Houston, Texas.
‘Give us back the Statue of Liberty,’ French politician tells U.S.
The statue, gifted to the U.S. on the 100th anniversary of its independence, has long been a defining feature of the New York City skyline and an emblem of the free world.
France’s Mayotte struggles to recover as cyclone overwhelms hospitals
One week after its worst cyclone in nearly a century, France’s impoverished Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte is still grappling counting the dead.
Gisele Pelicot’s ex-husband among dozens of men convicted in France rape trial
The ex-husband of Gisele Pelicot was handed a 20-year prison sentence in a French court Thursday after he admitted to drugging her for almost a decade so that he and dozens of men could rape her. Another 49 men were also convicted of rape in the trial. Pe...
Macron names Francois Bayrou as new French PM. Who is he?
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou gave a sober assessment of whether he could tame a hung parliament that ousted his predecessor, Michel Barnier, just last week.
Notre Dame holds first mass since 2019 fire
The first mass since a devastating 2019 fire was held Sunday at Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral. The event was attended by French President Emmanual Macron, along with dignitaries and bishops from around the world. Elaine Cobbe reports on the efforts it took...
A ‘place in paradise’: Canadian blacksmiths help restore Notre-Dame
Mathieu Collette won’t be able to make it to Paris to see the resurrected church before the summer, but he said he is grateful for his small part in the cathedral's history
After France’s government toppled, Macron to name new PM soon
Macron came out fighting a day after a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes at the National Assembly left France without a functioning government.
Could France’s government fall? Vote of non-confidence to be held today
President Emmanuel Macron insisted he will serve the rest of his term until 2027 despite growing opposition calls for his departure amid the turmoil.
The first look inside the Notre Dame cathedral after the fire
The world is getting its first look inside Paris' iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, nearly six years after it was ravaged by a fire. French President Emmanuel Macron took a televised tour Friday of the stunning new interior, eight days ahead of its official re...
Notre Dame set to reopen after fire
Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral is set to reopen more than five years after a devastating fire almost destroyed the iconic landmark. Elaine Cobbe takes a look at the restoration process.
