today's headlines
A French touch of "class" for "vulgar" Eurovision? 09/05/2008
Black-bearded long-haired stylishly-dressed electro sensation, this month triggered a wave of outrage in his fiercely proud land for planning to sing in English. read more
'Pretty Women Guide': a riposte to political correctness 05/05/2008
A literary, lustful and possibly lecherous "Guide" claims that the freedom to contemplate the beauty of women is a key part of French culture. Vive la difference? read more
Gay Paris? Photos of Paris under Nazi occupation draw fire 24/04/2008
Photos of carefree Parisians lazing in cafes, flocking to cinemas or enjoying a day at the races during the Nazi occupation have sparked outrage in Paris. read more
Getting into iPod 18/04/2008
First-time iPod customers have lots of questions - here are the answers to some frequently asked questions on Apple's portable media player. read more
Triceratops set for roaring success at Paris auction 16/04/2008
Curators, collectors and dinosaur enthusiasts have their eye on a rare skeleton of a triceratops up for auction in Paris on Wednesday. read more
Television on the Internet taking off for real 14/04/2008
Frederique Pris and Audrey Stuart report on how the long-awaited 'television on-line' dream is finally becoming a reality. read more
To the barricades! May 1968, France's fast-forward revolution 14/04/2008
It was a fast-forward cultural, political and sexual revolution that still fuels passionate debate, with a flood of books, films and nostalgic magazine specials to mark the 40th anniversary next month. read more
Coming up on TV: kids and family-centred game shows 11/04/2008
In a double weekend focus on the latest trends in television, Audrey Stuart reports that the craze for not-too-smart game shows is still on a roll worldwide with no sign of slacking off. read more
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