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The Essential Balzac
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On the French writer’s birthday, Ronald Fried picks three of his best novels that speak to the...
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French President Signs Gay Marriage Into Law
Anti-gay group protest in Paris on Thursday. (Martin Bureau/AFP/Getty)
Bill had been contested by right-wingers.
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France Slips Back Into Recession
While Germany slowly picks up steam. MORE
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Baudelaire’s Femme Fatale
Why couldn’t the greatest of French poets write a word without his barely literate Creole mistress? James MacManus on the obsessive love affair. MORE
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Bad Math In Reporting Is Bad For French Jews
Euny Hong takes CNN to task for an imprecise report on French Jewish immigration to Israel. MORE
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Christiane Taubira, Heroine of Gay Marriage
The French justice minister made her mark this week. MORE
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France Fêtes Gay-Marriage Vote
Justice Minister Christiane Taubira becomes a heroine to the left for her impassioned defense of the bill—but hardline opponents vow to fight on.... MORE
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France Legalizes Gay Marriage
And gay adoption. MORE
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Christine Lagarde to Appear in Court: Report
Reportedly will be questioned over her role in “L’Affaire Tapie.” MORE
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Homophobia Rising
A horrific attack in Paris last week is evidence of a nasty right-wing backlash to gay-marriage legislation. MORE
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France’s Chief Rabbi Resigns in Disgrace
Admits to misrepresenting himself. MORE
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The Land of Free Abortions
France now offers government-paid abortions to every woman who needs one. MORE
