U.S. Pledges Support for Lebanon

Staff / Truthdig Jan 25, 2007 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice announced a $770-million aid package to help with Lebanon's reconstruction. The war-ravaged nation is hoping to raise $9 billion in aid. Meanwhile, a Hezbollah-backed general strike and mass protests continue to threaten the tenure of Prime Minister Fouad Siniora. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Chirac Blasts U.S.-Led Invasion of Iraq

Staff / Truthdig Jan 6, 2007 The French president told a group of ambassadors that the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq had destabilized the Middle East and allowed terrorism to spread -- just as he had predicted on the eve of the war in 2003. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

More French Couples Going Unwed

Staff / Truthdig Nov 22, 2006 Marriage rates in France are about 45 percent below U Whence the trend? Theories: This (French) generation's nearly universal rejection of religion, and a massive migration to more independent-friendly urban areas Despite warnings from religious conservatives, society hasn't crumbled in tandem with marriage rates Also, out-of-wedlock births are up in the U -- and not only to teens, but to mothers choosing to put off marriage. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

French Students Turning to Sex Work?

Staff / Truthdig Nov 1, 2006 France's leading students union estimates that some 40,000 students have taken up prostitution to fund their studies French police are disputing the report, saying prostitutes are posing as students (Via BloggerNews) Also: Check out the battle in the Italian gov't over transvestite bathroom rights. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Renewed Violence in France

Staff / Truthdig Oct 26, 2006 Authorities are scrambling to address a possible resurgence of violence after two buses were torched near Paris on Wednesday. Last year's civil unrest led to the destruction of some 9,000 vehicles in and around the city. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Families Demand Compensation for WWII Deportations

Staff / Truthdig Aug 29, 2006 More than 200 families have threatened the French state railway with legal action if it refuses to compensate them for its role in transporting relatives to death camps during WWII. The railway companies argue they were forced to carry out the deportations, though a court in June sided with victims' families. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Italy Bails Out France

Staff / Truthdig Aug 22, 2006 Italy's prime minister has tentatively offered to take the leadership role in Lebanon's peacekeeping mission with a deployment of 3,000 troops. France, which was to lead the mission, has offered only 200 troops after expressing concern over the force's mandate. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.N. and Israel OK Peace Deal; Lebanon in Favor

Staff / Truthdig Aug 12, 2006 The UN Security Council adopted a resolution that calls for an end to the war between Israel and Hezbollah and authorizes 15,000 U peacekeepers to help Lebanese troops take control of south Lebanon as Israel withdraws Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert endorsed the deal, and the Lebanese cabinet looks set to do so as well. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Killing As Many As Possible Before the Cease-Fire

Staff / Truthdig Aug 6, 2006 The brutal logic that Israel and Hezbollah are following goes like this: Inflict as many deaths on the enemy as possible in the next few days -- in order to strengthen your hand before sitting down at the bargaining table. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

U.S. and France Agree on Mideast Cease-Fire Plan

Staff / Truthdig Aug 6, 2006 The draft Security Council resolution seeks an immediate halt to fighting in Lebanon, and calls for the mobilization of international peacekeepers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

An Asinine GOP Era Comes to a Close

Staff / Truthdig Aug 3, 2006 French fries and French toast are back on the menu on Capitol Hill -- nearly three years of being tagged with the substitute moniker "Freedom." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Tour de France Winner Flunks Drug Test

Staff / Truthdig Jul 27, 2006 Floyd Landis tested positive for high levels of testosterone, which Landis claims is either a mistake or the result of natural bodily processes. He was tested after his near-superhuman comeback win on an Alpine stage of the race, which the New York Times called perhaps the greatest single-day push in Tour history. If this accusation proves true, Wheaties may have to find a new cover boy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )