Politics The Empire State Building Snubs France for Bastille Day Yet again, France's application to light up the Empire State Building in blue-white-red for Bastille Day on July 14th was denied. Other countries have had more luck.
Politics Rose petals to fly over Statue of Liberty on D-Day anniversary The petals will be launched on June 6 at approximately noon, while the French and American flags are unfurled at the foot of Lady Liberty.
Politics Indebted France sells Park Avenue Duplex for $48 Million Calling all billionaires: France's UN Ambassador's Park Avenue residence is for sale. Price tag: $48 million.
Politics Royal is Back (Segolène, that is!) Royal is back... and in France the President’s ex-girlfriend can become his best political asset...
Politics California Foie Gras Ban Makes for Record Sales Only one thing tastes better than foie gras: banned foie gras.
Politics The French Minister: Bertrand Tavernier is the Man in Charge The French Minister (Quai d'Orsay) by Bertrand Tavernier takes a comical yet sympathetic look at French politics...
Politics Secret Sarkozy (and Carla Bruni) Tapes Are So Bad They’re Good The latest French scandal about former president Sarkozy being taped by a close aide is one of these moments where France feels very small.