Topic: Toulouse

Umami penne pasta

Umami paste is a quick way to boost the savory flavors of any dish.

Children who lend a helping hand show they can make a difference and change the world

We highlight five kids and teens who are making a difference through volunteer opportunities, proving that helping hands can be child-sized too.

France and Britain forge new path with defense treaty

France and Britain inked a defense treaty Tuesday that will allow sharing of nuclear secrets and the creation of a rapid-reaction force. President Sarkozy called the accord 'unprecedented.'

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.

France strikes disrupting access to airports

France strikes: Protesters opposed to raising France's retirement age are blocking or disrupting access to airports in Paris and around France.

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.

Air France 447's black boxes: search to resume

In the second phase of the search beginning next week, sonar and diving equipment will be used to scan the ocean floor.

British intelligence chief: Terror threat in Britain lessened

MI5 head Jonathan Evans said Wednesday prosecutions have reduced risk. But Europe's siding with Israel on Gaza may incite European Muslims to hostility.

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Castles around every curve

On the trail of the medieval Cathars in Languedoc-Roussillon, France.

A French plan for Mediterranean unity

President Sarkozy's launches his project Sunday of building a 44-state union in the region.

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