Bad Review Of Unopened French Restaurant Costs Reviewer
A bad restaurant write-up couldn't have been real as the restaurant had yet to open, a French court ruled.
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Syrian Author Finds 'The Arab Of The Future' In His Own Past
Riad Sattouf is a Syrian-French cartoonist who brings to life the Middle East in the 1980s. Published as a graphic novel, it provides a humorous and intimate view of the author's youth.
42 People Die After Bus Crashes In Southwest France
Most of the passengers were senior citizens; the bus had recently departed from a village near Bordeaux for a sightseeing trip.
Banksy's 'Dismaland' To Be Dismantled And Sent To House Migrants In France
Banksy's "bemusement park" in England has closed. All of the structures from the park will be sent to a refugee camp in Calais, France, to help build shelters, according to the website.
Iraq Says It Will Share Anti-ISIS Intelligence With Iran, Russia
The announcement from Baghdad came as France said it had conducted its first airstrikes against the Islamic State group.
With Home-Cooked Meals, France Warms To Mideast Migrants
Attitudes in France toward migrants have softened recently, and many of the new arrivals say accommodations have been better than expected. Still, the adjustment to a new country will be a challenge.
Deal To Remove Heavy Weapons From Ukraine 'Very Close'
The foreign ministers of Russia, Ukraine, Germany and France, met in Berlin over the weekend following a two-week cease-fire that appears to have held.
French Agent Apologizes For Blowing Up Greenpeace Ship In 1985
The Rainbow Warrior, on a mission to protest French nuclear testing in the Pacific, was destroyed by an underwater mine in New Zealand's Auckland harbor.
Parisians On Hunt For Baguettes As Bakers Get Nod To Take Vacation
An arcane law required bakers to tell city hall when they wanted to close up shop. Now that it's been scrapped, bakers can close any time, leaving Parisians hungry for good bread amid summer holidays.
3 Americans Who Thwarted Train Attack Receive France's Legion Of Honor
"We cannot be afraid as long as we have individuals like this in our midst," French President Francois Hollande said during a ceremony. The honor is France's highest decoration.