Category: France

Stewart and Assayas find a groove in the shadow of celebrity

Kristen Stewart, left, and writer-director Olivier Assayas pose for a portrait to promote their film, “Personal Shopper,” on Thursday, March 9, 2017, in New York. Kristen Stewart, left, and writer-director Olivier Assayas pose for a portrait to promote their film, “Personal Shopper,” on Thursday, March 9, 2017, in New York.

France’s Juppe backs Fillon, says ‘not leaving the ship’

FILE PHOTO: Francois Fillon , former French prime minister, and Alain Juppe, current mayor of Bordeaux, stand together after the results in the second round for the French center-right presidential primary election in Paris, France, November 27, 2016. Former prime minister Alain Juppe on Friday backed Francois Fillon’s French presidential bid and became one of his sponsors, a bid to heal party divisions just days after he sharply criticized the conservative candidate in a speech.

Chanel collection takes off at Paris Fashion week

With a giant white rocket in the middle of Grand Palais Hall in Paris, Chanel’s Karl Lagerfeld took his A-list audience on an intergalactic journey with a space-inspired collection on the closing day of Paris Fashion Week. The German designer opted for a mix of a galactic and 1960s-inspired style for the French luxury powerhouse’s ready-to-wear show on Tuesday, full of star-studded glitz and glamor.

A French Surrealist’s Eclectic Remembrances of His Cohort, Finally in English

Lost Profiles : Memoirs of Cubism, Dada, and Surrealism is a diminutive, stylish book that kicks off by appreciatively documenting a curiously seedy period of transition within the anti-rationalist French avant-garde: from Dada to Surrealism. Published by legendary City Lights in late 2016, this alluring collection of amiable reminiscences was penned by co-founding Surrealist poet Philippe Soupault and first appeared in French in 1963 as Profils perdus .

The Latest: Banging pots, French decry political corruption

Conservative presidential candidate Francois Fillon delivers his speech during a campaign meeting in Aubervilliers, outside Paris, France, Saturday, March 4, 2017. Fillon, whose campaign has been unraveling over impending corruption charges, vowed to remake France in a speech on Saturday, a day before what amounts to his last stand, a rally near the Eiffel Tower widely seen as a test of his staying power via the number of supporters he can muster.

Blue is the color of the season at Paris Fashion Week

It’s no secret that politics infuses fashion – and some critics are interpreting the current mania for blue at Paris Fashion Week as a statement of “the blues” about the perceived rise of nationalism across Europe and America. France’s culture minister told The AP this week that the Parisian fashion industry – that relies on foreign talent – is under threat owing to the rise of nationalism.

‘I’ll fight to the end’: Fillon vows to stay in French race

Conservative presidential candidate Francois Fillon, centre left, makes his way while visiting the Agriculture Fair in Paris, France. Photo / AP Conservative candidate Francois Fillon has vowed to pursue his campaign for the French presidency despite receiving a summons from magistrates investigating allegations he paid his British wife more than 900,000 for a fictitious job.

CPP calls for action over speech

The Cambodian People’s Party has demanded authorities take action against two more CNRP figures, including a lawmaker, over a speech in France that referred to the ruling party regime as a “beast” and “puppets of Vietnam”. Sending yet another chill down the spines of government opponents and critics, the letter by the CPP singled out French-based activist Ly Poeung and lawmaker for Prey Veng province Tout Khoeut.

Amal Clooney ‘is craving pasta and risotto’

Pregnancy cravings! Amal Clooney ‘is eating pasta and risotto’ as husband George has been ‘indulging with her’ as they prepare for twins This week a source told Closer Weekly the beauty – who was seen hitting decadent La Pelouse restaurant with George on Saturday – is treating herself to pasta and risotto. It was added her Oscar winner husband, 55, was enjoying some heavy foods as well so she wouldn’t feel alone.

Wellington photographer wins silver medal in Japan.

Amber Griffin Photography Amber Griffin, of Amber Griffin Photography Wellington, has been awarded a silver medal in the commercial category of the World Cup of Photography in Yokohama. This award validates Amber as a world-class commercial photographer as she was awarded the gold medal for the same category in Montpellier, France two years ago.

.com | 3 held in French anti-terrorism raids

French officials say three men have been arrested in widely spread anti-terrorism raids and a bomb squad has been deployed at the home of one of the men. Two officials said the arrests came in central Clermont-Ferrand, southern Marseille and the Paris region.

Chelsea are Premier League champions – Mourinho

Chelsea can focus on the FA Cup as they are “already Premier League champions”, says Jose Mourinho, manager of quarter-final opponents Manchester United. Antonio Conte’s side, who will host cup holders United in the last eight in March, hold an eight-point lead in the title race with 13 games to play.

For sale: a slice of the Mediterranean lifestyle

La Baraquette, a luxury holiday home development in the south of France, offers sea views, sunshine – and your very own vineyard Until recently, property-hunters in southern France had to choose between two competing visions of the good life: a wine-steeped bolthole nestling in its own vineyards, or a cottage on the coast, with sea views and Mediterranean sunsets. Now buyers in that enviable predicament can have it both ways.

French jihadist Rachid Kassim targeted in Mosul strike: Pentagon

PanARMENIAN.Net – French jihadist Rachid Kassim , suspected of inspiring several attacks in France , was targeted in a coalition air strike near the Iraqi city of Mosul, but his death is not yet confirmed, the Pentagon said Friday, February 10, according to AFP. “We can confirm that coalition forces targeted Rashid Kassim, a senior ISIS operative, near Mosul in a strike in the past 72 hours,” said Pentagon spokesman Major Adrian J.T. Rankine-Galloway.

French far-right candidate Le Pen opposes dual citizenship

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen leaves after a meeting at the Juvisy-sur-Orge police station, south of Paris, France, as she campaigns for the upcoming presidential election, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017. less French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen leaves after a meeting at the Juvisy-sur-Orge police station, south of Paris, France, as she campaigns for the upcoming presidential election, Tuesday, Feb. … more PARIS – French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has vowed to request all people with dual citizenship in France and other countries to choose only one nationality, except for Europeans and Russians.

Grilled Chicken With Carrot Salad

Fragrant spices and some heat transform rather plain ingredients into something altogether different. You’ll enjoy the interplay of textures, too – the chicken against the crisp carrots, cool lettuce and rich sunflower seeds.

Cars torched as tensions flare in Paris suburb

Gangs of French youths torched cars and bins in a showdown with police in a north Paris suburb overnight in a grim reminder of the simmering tension that sparked weeks of more serious rioting in the area a decade ago. It was the third night of tension since four police officers were suspended pending an inquiry into accusations they had used excessive force while arresting a 22-year-old man there, including shoving a baton into his anus.

White House Publishes List of 78 Terror Attacks It Says Media Ignored

The White House on Monday released a list of terror attacks around the world that it says the U.S. media “ignored.” While the list of 78 incidents does include major attacks that were covered, such as in Nice and Paris, France; San Bernardino, California; and Orlando, Florida; it also highlights killings in Dhaka, Bangladesh; Parramatta, Australia; and Zvornik, Bosnia that got little attention.

The Latest: Le Pen: Twin – totalitarianisms’ threaten France

In this file photo dated Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, Far-right leader and candidate for next spring presidential elections Marine le Pen from France celebrates after her speech at a meeting of European Nationalists in Koblenz, Germany. Le Pen is scheduled to give a speech to supporters at the congress center in Lyon, France, on Sunday Feb. 5, 2017, the second day of a conference by her anti-immigration National Front party.

Louvre museums reopens; Egypt identifies machete attacker

The Louvre Museum reopened to the public Saturday, less than 24 hours after a machete-wielding assailant shouting “Allahu akbar!” attacked French soldiers guarding the sprawling building and was shot by them. The worldwide draw of the iconic museum in central Paris, host to thousands of artworks including the “Mona Lisa,” was on full display on a drizzly winter day as international tourists filed by armed police and soldiers patrolling outside the site, which had been closed immediately after Friday’s attack.

Platform of French far-right candidate “made in France”

Far-right leader and candidate for next spring presidential elections Marine le Pen, center left, shakes hands as she visits the Entrepreneur Fair, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 in Paris, France. Far-right leader and candidate for next spring presidential elections Marine le Pen, center left, shakes hands as she visits the Entrepreneur Fair, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017 in Paris, France.

Louvre museums reopens as Egypt identifies machete attacker

The Louvre in Paris reopened to the public Saturday morning, less than 24-hours after a machete-wielding assailant shouting “Allahu Akbar!” was shot by soldiers. In drizzly weather, tourists filed by armed police and soldiers outside the central Paris museum, which had been closed immediately after Friday’s attack.

Louvre attack: Attacker believed to be Egyptian

French investigators believe the man who launched a machete attack outside the Louvre in Paris, before being shot and wounded by a soldier, is a 29-year-old Egyptian who entered the country on a tourist visa. The attacker had lunged at four patrolling French soldiers while shouting “Allahu Akbar”.