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French lawmakers have voted to legalize same-sex marriage despite protests from conservative opponents. The nation's lower house approved a marriage bill, which will also give same-sex couples the right to adopt. However, opponents, including the UMP
In the late eighteenth century, battles raged in almost every corner of Europe, as well as in the Middle East, south Africa ,the West Indies, and Latin America. In reality, however, there was only one
France and West African Countries Intervene in Mali From VOA Learning English, this is IN THE NEWS in Special English. France joined African forces this week in an effort to oust Islamic militants in northern Mali. The militants have progressively mo
Economics Report - Germany, France Seek 'True European Economic Government' 经济报道 - 德法提议建立欧元区经济政府以加强经济治理和预算税收合作 This is the VOA Special English Economics Report. 这里是美国之音慢速英
By David Gollust Washington 21 September 2007 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner Friday agreed on the need for more pressure, through sanctions and business restrictions, to get Iran to curb its nucl
France, Germany Show Solidarity on Greek Economy The leaders of France and Germany signaled Friday they want to find a quick solution to the economic crisis in Greece. In Greece, the prime minister reshuffled his Cabinet and replaced his finance mini
France says humanitarian aid and not military intervention should be the priority in dealing with the violence in Libya, amid stepped-up efforts by the Libyan opposition to oust the nation's long-time leader, Moammar Gadhafi. In a television intervie
French Defense Minister Alain Juppe traveled Monday to the West African nation of Niger for talks with authorities following the killing of two French hostages. The incident underscores growing concern that France is a key target of Islamist extremis
By Lisa Bryant Paris 10 October 2007 France's first museum showcasing the country's history of immigration has opened in Paris - to a storm of controversy. Lisa Bryant has more on the immigration debate from the French capital. Located in eastern Par
France runs out of cash 巴黎现金短缺 Cash-less society: Parisians queue to get at their francs. 现金短缺:巴黎市民排队取款 More than half of France's cash dispensers are standing empty because of a week-long strike by security guards
By Anita Elash Paris 03 August 2007 France and Libya have agreed to their first arms deal since the European Union lifted an arms embargo on Libya in 2004. The deal comes after the release last week of six medical workers who Libya accused of intenti
By Lisa Bryant Paris 10 December 2007 Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi arrives in Paris Monday for a five-day visit that has already generated a storm of protest from those who have not forgotten Libya's reputation as a supporter of terrorism. Lisa Brya
Todd: So, Mike, you were born in Europe, but grew up in Canada. Have you been back to Europe? Mike: Yeah, uh, I've been back to Europe on a couple of occasions. The first time, I guess I went back to Europe was in 1989, 1990, when I went to visit my
By Lisa Bryant Paris 02 February 2008 French President Nicolas Sarkozy got married Saturday to former super model Carla Bruni, becoming the first sitting French president in more than 70 years to tie the knot. Lisa Bryant reports on the marriage from
By Nina-Maria Potts Paris, France 14 April 2006 watch French Riots report Following the rioting by disadvantaged young people in France last fall, the French government tried to institute a law making
In a first for France, the Paris prosecutor's office has opened a probe into the management practices of French telecommunications giant France Telecom. The probe follows a wave of worker suicides at the company that has riveted the country. For some
Initial results of an investigation into last month's Air France crash over the Atlantic find the aircraft plunged into the ocean at high speed. French investigators also say they are far from establishing the cause of the crash and the investigatio
Most members of Congress signed the Declaration on August 2, 1776. Its author signed the paper Th Jefferson. After signing, he was ready to go home. He missed his family. Besides, he felt he was needed in Virginia. He quit his seat in Congress on Sep
France will host the climate summit in Paris in December, which is largely expected to result in a global and binding agreement on addressing climate change. During their meeting, the two leaders have called for an enhanced transparency system to bui
Todd: So Layla, we're talking about food in France and in the U.S. So in France what do you like best about French food? Because French food is quite famous around the world. What makes French food so famous? Layla: For me I think the best thing is t