Paris

Letter From Paris: Apple Mania!

Beth Arnold | Posted 11.10.2009 | World


Beth Arnold

I had heard rumors before that an Apple store was coming to my town, but on Saturday, yes, kids, an Apple store opened in Paris. And I had to see it.

Parsis in Paris: Little Zizou in the Land of Zidane

Mira Kamdar | Posted 11.09.2009 | Entertainment


Mira Kamdar

The film gets its name from the movie's protagonist, a motherless little boy who escapes both his self-absorbed and overbearing father by playing a computer soccer game featuring Zidane.

Trade Fair Targets France's Booming Divorce Market

AP | JENNY BARCHFIELD | Posted 11.09.2009 | World


PARIS — The city of romance got a lesson in love's hard knocks Sunday, as thousands flocked to the French capital's first divorce fair. In Fran...

U.N. Birthday Rocks for Its Peacemakers

Jim Luce | Posted 11.06.2009 | New York

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Jim Luce

Flashbulbs popping non-stop, H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations in New York, entered the U.N. General Assembly Hall in New ...

The Evolution of Paris as a Major Art Market

Stephanie Adamowicz | Posted 11.04.2009 | New York


Stephanie Adamowicz

Paris is attracting an increasing number of international galleries exhibiting high-quality works by blue chip artists.

Letter From Paris: Let the Saints Come Marching In

Beth Arnold | Posted 10.31.2009 | Style


Beth Arnold

We headed over to the beautiful cemetery to say hey to Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Stein, Alice B. Toklas, and others. If the 20th Arrondissement is good enough for them, then it certainly should work for us.

For Chocolates, I'll Still Take France

Flora Lazar | Posted 10.28.2009 | New York


Flora Lazar

With New York's own Chocolate Show coming up soon, I am compelled to report that for confections, France is still "vaut le voyage," or worth the trip.

Stars Take Flight at Amelia Premiere

Jon Chattman | Posted 10.26.2009 | Entertainment


Jon Chattman

the latest role for Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank is portraying aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart in the aptly titled Amelia.

Letter From Paris: The Little Black Dress in the Palais Royal

Beth Arnold | Posted 10.21.2009 | Style


Beth Arnold

Imagine the parties with aristocratic ladies dressed in their own versions of the little black dress over the centuries.

J'Die: Cristalle Eu Verte by Chanel

Zandile Blay | Posted 10.13.2009 | Style


Zandile Blay

For you to fully understand why Cristalle Eu Verte is simply beyond only requires one word: Chanel. When it comes to fragrance, the track record of this luxury house is unparalleled.

Full Throttle to Hyperlocal News in Czech Republic

Magda Abu-Fadil | Posted 10.13.2009 | Media


Magda Abu-Fadil

In the Czech Republic, "news cafés" are springing up, where people can relax, meet, down some brew, see their local paper being produced, mingle with editors and contribute copy.

Jean Sarkozy Given Top A Job In French Gov't By Dad

guardian.co.uk | Angelique Chrisafis in Paris | Posted 10.09.2009 | World


The Sarkozy dynasty was embroiled in another nepotism row today , after the French president's 23-year-old son Jean was tipped to head the public agen...

Letter From Paris: Art Market Buzz

Beth Arnold | Posted 10.09.2009 | Style


Beth Arnold

At the scene of an unusual auction of a Louis XV commode decorated with Japanese lacquer.

Afghanistan: Collateral Damage From Paris to Punjab

Mira Kamdar | Posted 10.08.2009 | World


Mira Kamdar

I have seen what is antiseptically known as collateral damage from this war in two unlikely places: the city of Paris and the countryside of rural Punjab.

Nous Sommes Tous Americains: France Times

David Parker | Posted 10.07.2009 | Comedy


David Parker

While in Eastern Europe I met only one other American. As I made way out west, I met more Americans -- I think most of them had been hired by Al-Qaeda to damage America's reputation.

Letter From Paris: An Appalachian Artist

Beth Arnold | Posted 10.06.2009 | World


Beth Arnold

My prediction: Theo Edmonds is going to stir up the Paris art world. Better get a painting while you can.

McDonald's At Louvre: Coming Soon!

AP | ELAINE GANLEY | Posted 10.05.2009 | World


PARIS — French culture and American convenience will come together in December – thanks to plans by the McDonald's restaurant chain to han...

McDonald's To Open A Restaurant Inside The Louvre

AP | ELAINE GANLEY | Posted 10.05.2009 | World


PARIS — French culture and American convenience will come together in December – thanks to plans by the McDonald's restaurant chain to han...

Go Beyond the Runways: Paris During Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010

Sabine Heller | Posted 10.13.2009 | Style


Sabine Heller

There's more to Paris fashion week than stilletos and sunglasses. From Japanese anime-inspired exhibits to scavenging for vintage accessories, our picks for happenings, haunts and events.

Letter From Paris: What The French Don't Understand About Us (And I Don't Either)

Beth Arnold | Posted 09.25.2009 | World


Beth Arnold

There is no question that Obama is repairing the perception of the U.S. throughout the world, but the stark reality is this: He is up against those who still want to make us smaller than we ever were throughout history.

Rooftops Abuzz With Beekeeping In Paris

AP | RACHEL KUROWSKI | Posted 09.20.2009 | Green


PARIS — In the romantic city of lights, the bees are downright busy. Common sense says it is better to keep hives of stinging insects in the co...

Women in Hip-Hop: The B-girl Be Festival

Lauri Lyons | Posted 09.18.2009 | Entertainment

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Lauri Lyons

When it comes to women in hip-hop, don't call it a comeback. Women have been here for years.

Village Green: The World's Best City Park

F. Kaid Benfield | Posted 09.16.2009 | Green


F. Kaid Benfield

The Jardin du Luxembourg embodies a variety of vistas and experiences, from the majestic old Luxembourg Palace (now the seat of the French Senate), to the pond in the center where kids play with toy boats.

Are We Happier in France? An Expat Explains

Vivian Norris de Montaigu | Posted 09.15.2009 | Business


Vivian Norris de Montaigu

I think I am. We earn a lot less salary-wise, but my child is in a great public school, we have great health care, live near free parks, museums, and the pollution level is down.

The Other Man

Charlotte Safavi | Posted 09.11.2009 | Living


Charlotte Safavi

I'm in love with another man. Let me call him Daniel. I met him through my husband Ron. He introduced us at Marseille airport and then offered him a ride to the village where we were staying.