Tag: France
Spithill steers US into SailGP lead on Plymouth Sound
PLYMOUTH, England — U.S. skipper Jimmy Spithill avoided a collision at the start of the third fleet race Saturday and sailed to victory to...
UN rights chief urges release of Cuban protesters
PARIS —
The U.N. rights chief is urging the release...
France, US urge Lebanese politicians to quickly form Cabinet
BEIRUT — Seeking to stabilize Lebanon after a series of crises, France and the U.S. on Friday called on Lebanese politicians to urgently form...
Eiffel Tower reopens; COVID passes required as of next week
PARIS — The Eiffel Tower is reopening Friday for the first time in nine months even though the French government introduced new virus rules...
France’s justice chief accused of conflict of interest
PARIS — France’s justice minister was handed preliminary charges Friday on accusations of conflict of interest, the first time in modern French history that...
Police raid Bahrain Victorious team at Tour de France
The Bahrain Victorious team competing at the Tour de France said it was raided by French police on the eve of Thursday's stage.
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We’re not virus police, French cafes say of new COVID pass
PARIS — French restaurant owners and workers are as worried as anyone about the coronavirus — but they’re also concerned that new mandatory COVID...
Pogacar wins final Tour mountain stage, cements overall lead
LUZ ARDIDEN, France — Tadej Pogacar won the final mountain stage of the Tour de France on Thursday to cement his grip on the...
AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
July 20
1858 — Fans are charged for the first time...
France cautiously celebrates Bastille Day, clouded by virus
PARIS — Bastille Day is back, sort of.
France is celebrating...