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The Arc de Triomphe in Paris is seen wrapped in fabric, in a posthumous art project that is an homage to the late artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude .

Here's Why The Arc De Triomphe Was Just Wrapped In Fabric

1:38pm September 17, 2021

by Bill Chappell

It is "a sensual, popular and monumental gesture," says Carine Rolland, the deputy mayor of Paris in charge of culture. The artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude came up with the idea before they died.

Italy Is Making COVID-19 Health Passes Mandatory For All Workers

1:26pm September 17, 2021

The "green pass" will show whether a person has been vaccinated, recently recovered from COVID, or tested negative for the virus. Workers failing to present a pass will be suspended without pay.

European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson arrives for a meeting at the European Council building in Brussels, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.

European Official: We Have A 'Moral Duty' To Help Afghan Refugees

8:34am September 17, 2021

Officials from the European Union are discussing how to help the growing number of Afghan refugees seeking refuge on the continent.

Why Is The Arc De Triomphe Wrapped In Fabric?

6:11am September 17, 2021

For the next 16 days, a giant sheet will be draped over the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The stunt is a tribute to the late artist duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

3,000 French Health Care Workers Are Suspended For Not Getting Vaccinated

5:09am September 17, 2021

by Eleanor Beardsley

France enacted tough vaccine mandates in July, in anticipation of a fourth wave of COVID-19. Some people took to the streets in protest, but most complied.

Medical staff tend to COVID-19 patients at the Georges Pompidou European Hospital in Paris in April.

3,000 Health Care Workers In France Have Been Suspended For Not Getting A COVID Shot

6:03pm September 16, 2021

by Scott Neuman

French law had set a Sept. 15 deadline for the country's 2.7 million health care workers to get vaccinated. The ones who didn't get a jab were suspended, the country's health minister says.

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Witnesses Of Alleged War Crimes In Syria Testify Despite Feeling They're In Danger

5:22pm September 16, 2021

by Deborah Amos

Witnesses to a Syrian intelligence officer's alleged war crimes face down intimidation as they testify in landmark trial in Germany — but they continue to tell the story.

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France Kills Top West Africa ISIS Leader In Drone Strike

4:52pm September 16, 2021

by Eyder Peralta

French forces killed the leader of the West African ISIS affiliate in a drone strike in southern Mali in August. French authorities described Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi as "enemy No. 1" in the region.

Why Britain Has Been Eager To Join The U.S. Deal With Australia — And France Hasn't

4:32pm September 16, 2021

The new deal between the U.S. with the U.K. and Australia counters China but it's viewed differently by key allies. Britain is eager to get on board but France's trust in the U.S. has diminished.

United States, United Kingdom And Australia To Form New Security Alliance

5:02pm September 15, 2021

by John Ruwitch

President Biden has announced a new security partnership between the U.S., U.K. and Australia focused on the Indo-Pacific region. It includes the sharing of nuclear submarine technology to Australia.