Features By John Laurenson
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Many German Christians quit church to avoid tax
In Germany, taxes are levied on believers to fund the churches. Many Germany are now leaving their church in order to avoid the tax.
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French counseling firms teach the art of seduction
From books and plays like "Dangerous Liaisons" and Molière's "Don Juan" to the recent movie "Heartbreaker," seduction has always loomed large in French culture. But is it still true today?
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Life on the edge in Spanish slum
In a shantytown outside of Madrid, a crowded, uneasy life for 30,000 people on the margins of Spain’s struggling economy
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France weighs the cost of preserving its churches
France has more churches than any country in Europe, but some believe the cost of preserving these ancient structures is getting too high.
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Monks feed the rich, so they can give to the poor
Monks on the island of St. Honorat, near Cannes, France, run an upscale restaurant and grow wine so they can make money to give to the poor.
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Tour guide connects Paris and black America
Tour groups like the Black Paris Tour highlight the shared history of Paris and black America, which stretches back to the 18th century when freed slaves and persecuted blacks sought refuge, art and culture in France.
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French candidates face 'Young & Poor' voters
A ratings agency in France evaluates how presidential candidates plan to tackle the country's dire youth employment problem.
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Dutch winemaker saves old French vineyard
In France, land for development is at a premium, and vineyards are threatened, but Dutch winemaker Cornelius Kamerbeek saved one in the city of Nice.
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France accused of fostering market in hostages
Despite official denials, France is accused of being too ready to pay ransoms for hostages -- and so encouraging kidnappers to abduct its citizens.
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Plans for Napoleon Bonaparte theme park move forward
New government funding means the next big theme park in Europe may be "Napoleonland." A commercial tribute to the 19th century French emperor could open in a small town outside Paris.
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