Features By Christian Fraser
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French Socialist Party wins majority in parliament
Voters in France this weekend gave President Francois Hollande's Socialists a solid majority in the lower house of parliament, complementing their majority in the upper house and thus, complete legislative power in the government.
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White House trying to avoid economic headwinds from Europe
Leaders in the U.S. are increasingly worried about the debt crisis in Europe. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is on a grand tour this week to check in on progress there.
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French government to investigate false downgrade notice
Weeks ago, Moody's put France under observation regarding its credit rating. Now, a false announcement of a downgrade is giving the French government reason to investigate such agencies.
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French wind farm faces opposition from D-Day veterans
A massive wind farm off the coast of France is facing opposition by groups trying to preserve the historical D-Day invasion site
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Sarkozy hosts Internet summit
The world's most powerful Internet titans, including heads from Google, Facebook, and Microsoft, are meeting in Paris for a two-day summit hosted by French President Nicolas Sarkozy.
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Continental Airlines and one mechanic found guilty in Concorde case
A court in France has found Continental Airlines and one of its mechanics guilty of criminal wrongdoing and manslaughter. That stems from the crash of a Concorde supersonic jet in France ten years ago that killed 113 people.
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French parliament votes retirement to 62
The French parliament voted to raise the minimum retirement age from 60 to 62, despite civilian protests across the countries.
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French fountain spurts sparkling water
A new public drinking fountain dispensing still and fizzy water has opened in Paris. It's part of an effort to persuade the French to drink less store-bought bottled water and reduce waste. The water on tap is drawn from the public supply, then chilled and injected with bubbles.
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French crack down on gypsy travelers
In France, the government is expelling gypsy, or Roma travelers -- rounded up as part of a summer clampdown on illegal camps. Over 700 people are expected to be flown out of France in the next few weeks.
