Eleanor Beardsley
Stories
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France recognizes Palestinian state
President Emmanuel Macron says France will become the first G7 country to recognize a Palestinian state, drawing praise from Palestinian leaders and sharp condemnation from Israel. Will other nations follow?
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Paris replaces cars with bikes, closes motorways and plants thousands of trees
Over the past 20 years, the city of Paris has increasingly restricted vehicle traffic — encouraging people to walk, use public transportation or ride their bicycles.
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The view from Europe on President Trump's new 30% tariff threat
President Trump has announced 30% tariffs on goods from the European Union, which are slated to take effect Aug. 1 if a trade deal is not made. NPR reports on the reaction from Europe.
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Winemakers in France's Burgundy region rethinking their relationship with the U.S.
Winemakers in the Burgundy region of France are worried they will lose U.S. customers because of potential higher tariffs that may take hold in August if current trade talks fail.
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France struggles to deal with the heatwave hitting much of Europe
Much of Europe, including France, is dealing with a brutal heatwave. Some people are better prepared than others in a country where most people do not have air conditioning.
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France bans smoking at parks and beaches in effort to protect children
France over the weekend banned smoking in public parks, on beaches and at bus stops in an effort to protect children.
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In effort to protect children, France bans smoking at parks and beaches
Smokers are no longer allowed to light up in public parks, at swimming pools, or at beaches, or "anywhere children may be present," said French health and family minister Catherine Vautrin.
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Want to own Napoleon's hat? Some of his belongings are being auctioned
Sotheby's in Paris is actioning off a collection of relics from Napoleon's private world, including rings, a travel throne and one of his iconic bicorn hats.
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Ahead of this week's NATO summit, Europe is uncertain about its old ally, the U.S.
This year's NATO summit opens Tuesday, attended by a disengaged United States, which seems bent on fighting its own battles, rather than helping European allies with the increased threat from Russia.
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OCEAN CONFERENCE FRANCE
Scientists and mayors from around the world gather in Nice to find solutions ahead of the U.N. Ocean Conference.
