The Corruption Scandal Gripping Paris
Eric Pape has reported on Europe and the Mediterranean region for Newsweek Magazine since 2003. He is co-author of the graphic novel Shake Girl, which was inspired by one of his articles. He has written for the Los Angeles Times magazine, Spin, Vibe, Le Courrier International, Salon, Los Angeles and others. He is based in Paris.
The dominant French conservative of the last 40 years, Jacques Chirac mixes W.'s folksiness with Clinton's popular appeal and long-suffering spouse. He's more popular than ever-and he's facing a decade behind bars. Eric Pape reports.
Carla on the Couch
Eric Pape has reported on Europe and the Mediterranean region for Newsweek Magazine since 2003. He is co-author of the graphic novel Shake Girl, which was inspired by one of his articles. He has written for the Los Angeles Times magazine, Spin, Vibe, Le Courrier International, Salon, Los Angeles and others. He is based in Paris.
After finding out she's a love child, Madame Sarkozy has been working out some big issues in therapy. Eric Pape on the documentary France can't wait to see.
First Lady Faceoff
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Michelle Obama, Carla Bruni, and Japan's space-traveling first lady are making Pittsburgh fabulous this week. VIEW OUR GALLERY of sizzling G-20 wives-and Angela Merkel's husband.
The Boob Ban
Eric Pape has reported on Europe and the Mediterranean region for Newsweek Magazine since 2003. He is co-author of the graphic novel Shake Girl, which was inspired by one of his articles. He has written for the Los Angeles Times magazine, Spin, Vibe, Le Courrier International, Salon, Los Angeles and others. He is based in Paris.
After making topless beaches legendary, France is saying au revoir to public nudity because, says Eric Pape, breast-baring is now passe. Plus, VIEW OUR GALLERY of the world's best nude beaches.
A Toast to Mandela
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Aretha Franklin and French first lady Carla Bruni celebrated Nelson Mandela's 91st birthday last night at Radio City Music Hall. View photos of the party for the former South African President.
Why Obama Dodged Sarkozy
Eric Pape has reported on Europe and the Mediterranean region for Newsweek Magazine since 2003. He is co-author of the graphic novel Shake Girl, which was inspired by one of his articles. He has written for the Los Angeles Times magazine, Spin, Vibe, Le Courrier International, Salon, Los Angeles and others. He is based in Paris.
By ducking the French president, Obama wasn't looking for more private family time-he was thwarting Sarkozy's designs on self-promoting photo ops ahead of this weekend's EU elections.
Obamas Abroad: 9 Great Video Moments
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The Obamas spent most of the past week in Europe, at the G-20 and NATO summits in England and France, respectively. We present eight of our favorite video moments.
Week in Pictures
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From visits with the Queen to the Michelle and Carla fashion faceoff, the week of dramatic images as the first couple dazzled their way through Western Europe. VIEW OUR GALLERY.
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