By 2050, numbers of Francophone speakers expected to almost triple to 700 million, according to Paris-based International Francophonie Organization
Wetlands, urban gardens and sustainable farming practices can help meet water — and food needs — of planet’s fast-growing population
While France has taken legal action against the two companies before, the new moves come amid a potential trade war over threatened US tariffs
Despite far right surge in Austria and Italy, France’s National Front struggling for relevance
New cases may change perceptions it is unfairly focused on Africa
West African country on mission to repatriate Dahomey treasures
French President Emmanuel Macron’s groundbreaking vow to return colonial-era artifacts Africa may face its first test next week, when he holds talks in Paris (March 6) with his Beninese counterpart Patrice Talon. At issue are treasures from the former kingdom of Dahomey, which ended up in French museums and private collections. As Lisa Bryant reports from Paris, the practicalities of repatriation are both complicated and controversial.
Brussels conference underscores broader concerns about instability and immigration in the vast, porous region
Legislation would make it easier for asylum seekers and tougher for economic migrants
New reports trie to offer holistic look at illegal financial flows and how poorer and richer nations can tackle it
For French soccer fans, it's the return of Monsieur George'
French president wants to reform Islam in France but opponents on left and right fear the erosion of the key French principle of separation of religion and state
Chinese-born, US-trained Xinye Jiang is part of a new generation of Asian and Asian-American designers who are changing the face of the fashion world
Asians and Asian Americans are increasingly putting their stamp on the global fashion industry — and the big Asian student body at top fashion schools suggests their influence will be lasting. Filipino Jason Wu, American Vera Wang and Malaysian Jimmy Choo are now household names among fashionistas. As London Fashion Week opens today, meet another aspiring designer: 23-year-old, US-trained Xinye Jiang, whose Chinese and international backgrounds inspire her jewelry pieces. Lisa Bryant reports.
Spokesman for Syria's White Helmets' describes dire conditions for civilians trapped in Damascus suburb of Eastern Ghouta
Beyond denouncing trial, Salah Abdeslam says little in court
Tariq Ramadan, grandson of Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood founder Hassan al-Banna, has long been a polarizing figure
First silence, then "propaganda" — terror suspect Abdeslam dashes hopes he will finally talk
Salah Abdeslam is believed to be the only surviving assailant in 2015 Paris attacks
Nearly five years after France intervened to rout Islamist extremists in northern Mali, then controlled by an al-Qaida affiliate, the threat has spread to neighboring countries in the volatile region
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