Topic: Lyon

France's Hollande vows more security after raids on Islamic network

French police special forces carried out a series of early-morning raids across France to dismantle what authorities called a radical Islamist network, resulting in 11 arrests and one death.

French Alps murders: 'Absolutely heartbreaking' (+video)

Two British girls, thought to be sisters, survived a shooting in the French Alps that killed four adults including those thought to be the children's parents. Police do not know the motive in the case.  

France dismantles camps, deports Gypsies

Unlike former President Sarkozy's virulent anti-immigrant media campaigns, the new Socialist government says it is motivated by health, sanitation, and security.

Why have F-22 pilots passed out at the controls? Pentagon solves mystery.

On Tuesday, Pentagon officials announced the results of an investigation into dangerous malfunctions surrounding the F-22 – the most expensive fighter jet in military history.

After 20-year battle, protests over Italian high-speed train derail

Farmers lost the battle against a high-speed train they see as serving the economic interests of the Italian elite and causing harm to the environment.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: 10 quotes on his birthday

Read 10 quotes by Saint-Exupéry, author "The Little Prince," of one of the bestselling books of all time. 

Charge brought against JetBlue pilot Clayton Osbon after mid-flight outburst (+video)

Clayton Osbon, the JetBlue pilot whose erratic behavior mid-flight led the co-pilot to lock him out of the cockpit, was charged Wednesday with 'interfering' with crew instructions. What led a 'consummate professional' to come unglued remains a mystery to the public. 

French gunman: I was planning more attacks, with outside funds

Police say Mohammed Merah, the gunman responsible for killing three soldiers, a rabbi, and three schoolchildren, made an early morning phone call to France 24 to talk about his motives.

Verbal Energy Those fast-talking Japanese! And Spanish!

Researchers at the University of Lyon confirm that the speakers of some languages really do utter more syllables per second than others.
10/13/2011 11:26 am

Tony Parker earns minimum wage in Europe for a good reason

Tony Parker has taken a minimum wage job in France but he says it's a strategic move.
10/08/2011 12:06 am

In Pictures Spring has sprung

Global News Blog South African woman challenges belief that the violin is only for the wealthy

A South African music teacher is teaching children in three Cape Town townships the violin as an escape from their daily lives and a possible ticket to a better future.
04/22/2011 02:45 pm

In France, US advocacy for Muslim rights raises more than a few hackles

The US embassy in France has become a key promoter of Muslim and minority rights as part of a long-term strategy to ease the threat of terrorism. Some in France say the US is overstepping its bounds.
02/17/2011 02:42 pm

GOP critic calls Joe Biden's $53 billion high-speed rail plan 'insanity'

Vice President Joe Biden proposes spending $53 billion on a national high-speed rail network, but important Republicans in the House are less than enthused.
02/08/2011 08:39 pm

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Europe greets Pope Benedict's condom remarks as 'evolution, not revolution'

Pope Benedict's view that there might be rare cases where condom use is acceptable comes at a time when the Catholic church's image in Europe has been battered by child abuse scandals.
11/22/2010 01:33 pm

Eye on public support, striking French unions question just how long to protest

As French strikes over pension reform take a deeper toll, union leaders are reportedly divided over how long they can and should continue protests. The Senate today debated the proposed rise in retirement age.
10/21/2010 05:30 pm

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France riots continue, protesters block airports

France riots: Riot officers in the Paris suburb of Nanterre and the southeastern city of Lyon sprayed tear gas but appeared unable to stop the violence. Outside the capital, hooded youths smashed store windows amid clouds of tear gas.
10/20/2010 03:57 pm

Violent turn to French strikes could backfire on union protesters

French strikes over pension reforms turned violent today as hard-line elements from an oil-workers union vowed to press on.
10/19/2010 06:06 pm

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In Pictures France's gypsy crackdown

Gypsies leave France amid crackdown on illegals

Gypsies deemed to be illegally in France boarded planes for Romania today. Since late July, authorities have been shutting down gypsy camps and rounding up illegals in a high-profile initiative.
08/19/2010 01:41 pm

Gypsies in France to be deported to Romania

Gypsies, or Roma, will be deported by France to their native Romania as part of an effort by President Sarkozy to dismantle Roma camps and sweep them out of the country.
08/19/2010 11:20 am