The success of “Tirailleurs,” set in the mire and mayhem of World War I, has helped resurface the often neglected story of colonial soldiers forced to take up somebody else’s fight.
Category: France
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‘Tirailleurs’: Movie Honors the African Soldiers France Tried to Forget
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The 25 Essential Dishes to Eat in Paris
The New York Times – T Magazine:We asked five chefs and culinary experts to determine the most delicious and memorable plates in the food-obsessed French capital. Here are the results.
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Jackie Rogers, Jet-Setting Fashion Designer, Dies at 90
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:An outspoken American who became a model for Coco Chanel, she partied with Europe’s elite before starting her own clothing line for stars and socialites.
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As Parisians March to Fight Pension Changes, Shopkeepers Nod and Agree
The New York Times – Business:Angry protests over a plan to raise France’s retirement age pile uncertainty on small businesses, but most are siding with the demonstrators.
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Nissan and Renault Set to Rebalance Their Carmaking Alliance
The New York Times – Business:Seeking deeper cooperation on electric cars, the automakers said they would resolve a yearslong dispute that became the backdrop to Carlos Ghosn’s downfall.
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Gucci Picks Sabato De Sarno as Its Next Creative Director
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:After months of speculation, an Italian design director from Valentino is taking one of the most coveted roles in fashion.
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The Father of the Abortion Pill
The New York Times – Business:The 96-year-old scientist who came up with an idea for an “unpregnancy pill” decades ago has led an eventful life, from his teenage days in the French Resistance to his friendships with famous artists.
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As France Moves to Delay Retirement, Older Workers Are in a Quandary
The New York Times – Business:A measure to raise the retirement age to 64 from 62 is expected to expose more people to age discrimination: “Companies in France won’t hire them.”
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French Government Unveils Plan to Raise Retirement Age to 64
The New York Times – Business:President Emmanuel Macron is focusing on cutting costs in France’s pension system, but labor unions, which fiercely oppose the measure, have promised a showdown.
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‘The Wounded Man’: Dark Night, Lost Soul
The New York Times – Movies:In its unflinching depiction of a French teenager’s violent gay awakening, this 1983 film is among Patrice Chéreau’s most confrontational works.
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France Desperately Needs Workers, but the Fixes Could Anger Left and Right
The New York Times – Business:Legalization of undocumented workers and pared-down unemployment benefits are part of the government’s plan to fill hundreds of thousands of jobs.