Depardieu is on trial, and so is France. It’s a cultural reckoning in an era of #MeToo
Gérard Depardieu reigned over French cinema for half a century, a national icon as familiar as the baguette. But this week, ...
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The Greek War of Independence of 1821 reshaped the world and still echoes today
From the battlefields of Morea to the halls of power in London and Washington, the Greek War of Independence set the stage ...
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The ‘other’ Lafayette: An enslaved man who spied for the French general, adopted his surname but then was denied his promised freedom
The Marquis de Lafayette eventually helped secure his freedom. A statue to James Armistead Lafayette will be dedicated this ...
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The story behind Evacuation Day, the holiday Boston officially recognizes on March 17
March 17 is officially observed as Evacuation Day in Boston, even though St. Patrick’s Day falls on the same date. Here's the ...
‘It’s really terrible’ — What is Trump plan to redraw Canada/U.S. border?
Trump’s menacing overtures are so concerning that U.S. Congressman Seth Magaziner of Rhode Island last week introduced the No ...
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Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to peace treaty after nearly four decades of war
Armenian and Azerbaijani officials said Thursday that both countries have agreed to a peace agreement set to end nearly four decades of conflict between the two post-Soviet countries. The ...
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Paris Defence and Strategy Forum Raises Fears of War Returning to Europe
With growing fear of war returning to Europe, French and international experts, both civilian and military are gathered in France for a major Paris Defence and Strategy Forum (PDSF) (March 11-13). The ...