France
Wells Fargo sponsors anarchist’s art show: “Pissarro’s People”
January 3, 2012A powerful exhibit of the politically inspired paintings by 19th century anarchist artist Camille Pissarro delivers a clear message of inspiration and solidarity to today's Occupy movement.
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French nuclear site rocked by explosion
September 13, 2011On September 12, an explosion at Marcoule, a nuclear facility in southern France, killed one person and injured four.
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“Names of Love” juggles froth, sex, history, politics
July 11, 2011Watching the first few minutes unfold, one might be lulled into the belief that the next hour and a half will be spent consuming light filmic fare.
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France bans fracking
July 1, 2011The French parliament voted to ban fracking - a worrisome technique used to extract gas from rock deposits.
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Dominique Strauss-Kahn scandal has international repercussions
May 23, 2011The case of Dominique Strauss-Kahn is widely seen as another case of powerful and wealthy men thinking they have the right to sexually exploit women in subordinate positions.
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