Eleanor Beardsley
Stories
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World
Paris Suburbs Are Facing Social Disparities Under The Coronavirus Lockdown
The French are facing social disparities in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. With long bread lines and tensions with police, the Paris suburbs are faring poorly under the lockdown.
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Health
Several European Leaders See A Popularity Boost During Coronavirus Pandemic
Even after Europe became an epicenter in the global spread of COVID-19, a number of leaders have had growing approval from their citizens.
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World
'Boulangeries Are Helping Us Make It Through': In France, Bakeries Remain Essential
In a country that consumes 10 billion baguettes every year, "If the bakeries started closing, people would be unnerved," says Paris baker Tony Doré. His boulangerie now stays open seven days a week.
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Food
Give Us This Day Our Daily Baguette: Bakeries Remain Open In France
French bakeries are staying open during the crisis because freshly baked bread — including, of course, the baguette — is essential to life in France.
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Movies
Over Fears Of 'Lynching,' Polanski Pulls Out Of French Oscars
Film director Roman Polanski says he won't attend the French equivalent of the Academy Awards after outrage over his history of sexual abuse. He said the ceremony was turning into a "public lynching."
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Environment
Lack Of Snow In French Alps Is Affecting Lower Altitude Ski Resorts
A lack of snow in the Alps is causing headaches for French ski resorts. Some lower altitude resorts have shut runs or even closed permanently. Others are resorting to unusual methods to bring in snow.
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World
On Board With A Train Driver During France's Transit Strike
Rail workers have led the transit strike that has hobbled France for more than a month. They're protesting against plans to reform the government pension system.
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World
French Support Unions' Opposition To Streamlining Retirement Plans
France's president wants to overhaul the country's retirement systems. Despite strike hassles, a slight majority of the French still support the labor movement against a reform they don't trust.
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World
Global Reactions To Soleimani Killing
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with NPR correspondents Deb Amos, Eleanor Beardsley and Daniel Estrin about the global reactions to the targeted killing of Qassem Soleimani by the United States.
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World
Transit Strikes Continue In France As Unions Look To Put More Pressure On Government
The rail strikes in France protesting planned changes to the national retirement system are now the longest in recent memory — and unions are calling for wider disruption.