Category: Ile-Del-France, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 visitors learn of attack by loudspeaker, told to sit

Visitors to the Louvre learned by loudspeaker announcement of Friday’s attempted attack on the Paris museum and there was no panic, witnesses said, though some children cried as guards directed people to sit tight together and away from windows. A French soldier shot and wounded a man armed with a machete and carrying two bags on his back as he tried to enter the world-renowned museum in what the government said appeared to have been a terrorist attack.

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A bonfire set by demonstrators protesting a scheduled speaking appearance by Breitbart News editor Milo Yiannopoulos burns on Sproul Plaza on the University of California at Berkeley campus on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, in Berkeley, Calif. The event was canceled out of safety concerns after protesters hurled smoke bombs, broke windows and started a bonfire.

Bold Eagle soars again in Prix d’Amerique

Bold Eagle, who won the 2016 Prix d’Amerique opodo at Vincennes racetrack in Paris, France, went back-to-back on Sunday afternoon at he captured this year’s $1 million renewal by about three lengths in a mile rate time of 1:54.3 for the 2,700-meter race . The time lowered the world record for the distance of 1:55 he set while winning last year’s Prix d’Amerique.

French left-wing presidential primary: Hamon vs. Valls

Manuel Valls, a center-leaning former prime minister who rallied France tog… . Former French prime minister and candidate in the left-wing primary for the 2017 French presidential election, Manuel Valls, arrives for a meeting in Alfortville, outside Paris, France, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017.

Emmanuelle Riva dies aged 89

Riva, who was nominated for an Academy Award in 2013 for her role in the film Amour, died in a Paris clinic on Friday after a long illness, according to her agent. The actress was a well-known face in French cinema over her 60 year career starring in films including Alain Resnais’ acclaimed Hiroshima Mon Amour in 1959 and more recently the Palme d’Or winning Amour about an aging Parisian couple dealing with the aftermath of a stroke.

France’s hard left faces off against center left in primary

Candidate for the left-wing presidential primaries Benoit Hamon visits a cultural center in Lille, Northern France, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. Manuel Valls, a center-leaning former prime minister who rallied France together after extremist attacks, will confront stalwart Socialist Benoit Hamon in the country’s left-wing presidential primary runoff Sunday.

France’s hard left faces off against center left in primary

” Hard-left Socialist rebel Benoit Hamon heads into France’s left-wing presidential primary runoff as a surprising favorite to beat pro-business pragmatist Manuel Valls, in a vote that will realign France’s unpredictable presidential campaign. Hamon is the favorite in Sunday’s vote after arriving in pole position in the first round with 36 percent of the votes.

Prosecutors open probe into report of Fillon’s wife’s fake jobs

French politician Francois Fillon, member of the conservative Les Republicains political party and his wife Penelope, left, attend a final rally ahead of the first round of vote to choose the conservative candidate for France’s presidential election in Paris, France, on November 18, 2016. Photo – Reuters File French politician Francois Fillon, member of the conservative Les Republicains political party and his wife Penelope, left, attend a final rally ahead of the first round of vote to choose the conservative candidate for France’s presidential election in Paris, France, on November 18, 2016.

European cities ramp up security for New Year after Berlin attack

European capitals tightened security on Friday ahead of New Year’s celebrations, erecting concrete barriers in city centres and boosting police numbers after the Islamic State attack in Berlin last week that killed 12 people. In the German capital, police closed the Pariser Platz square in front of the Brandenburg Gate and prepared to deploy 1,700 extra officers, many along a party strip where armoured cars will flank concrete barriers blocking off the area.