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Sister André, World’s Oldest Known Person, Dies at 118 in France
The French nun had lived through two world wars and the 1918 flu pandemic. She survived Covid and was said…
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A Cop Called Coco, an Actor Named Mani, a Quebecer Exploring Quebec
MONTREAL — Just five years ago, Mani Soleymanlou, a Quebec actor of Iranian origin, was playing characters named Ahmed, Hakim…
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As Morocco and France Prepare to Play, Historical Tensions Swirl
Wednesday’s face-off between the Atlas Lions and Les Bleus will be about more than just soccer, reviving old colonial wounds…
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Another France Is Possible. Look at Its World Cup Team.
I will never forget the joy and solidarity that followed France’s 2018 World Cup victory. I watched in Paris, and…
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Alain Sailhac, a Celebrity Chef Who Never Sought the Title, Dies at 86
The mild-mannered, French-born chef cooked for presidents and stars at Le Cirque in New York and earned an early four-star…
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Dominique Lapierre, 91, Dies; Popular Author Wrote ‘Is Paris Burning?’
His books, many co-written with the American journalist Larry Collins, were international best-sellers, among them “City of Joy,” based on…
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The Full Guest List for the State Dinner
More than 300 guests were invited, including government officials, French fashion designers, actors and big donors.
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A Slice of France, the Baguette Is Granted World Heritage Status
More than six billion baguettes are sold every year in France. But the bread is under threat, with bakeries vanishing…
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The Proustian Ideal of a Ham Sandwich
Jambon beurre, meaning ham-butter, or just ham on buttered baguette, might be the quintessential French sandwich. It’s a staple for…