Eleanor Beardsley
Stories
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Latin America
A Paris exhibit highlights the work of Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide
Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide has won international renown for her portraits of indigenous and marginalized peoples across the globe. A Paris exhibition is currently highlighting that work.
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Politics
French voters will decide whether to give Macron a 2nd term this weekend
French voters go to the polls this weekend to decide whether to give president Emmanuel Macron a second term. He's in the lead, but far right leader Marine Le Pen is right behind and closing the gap.
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World
Ukrainian mayor describes being held hostage by Russian soldiers
The Mayor of a Ukrainian town who was briefly taken hostage by Russian forces has emerged in France. He talks about what it was like being held by Russian soldiers and why he thinks he was released.
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Europe
How the war in Ukraine is benefiting the French president's reelection campaign
The reelection of French President Emmanuel Macron next month seems virtually assured due to the war in Ukraine, but many say the lack of debate means democracy is being cheated.
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Europe
A Ukrainian family flees Kyiv to safer ground
A Ukrainian family makes its way from Kyiv to the Polish border and safety.
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World
Valerie Pecresse is the first female nominee of a French mainstream political party
Valerie Pecresse, the first female nominee of a mainstream political party in France, is struggling in her bid to unseat President Emmanuel Macron.
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World
Former French President Francois Hollande on Ukraine
Former French president Francois Hollande speaks about the situation in Ukraine. He helped negotiate a cease-fire in eastern Ukraine in 2015.
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Politics
What Germany, France and Britain are doing to deter a Russian invasion of Ukraine
NPR correspondents in Berlin, Paris and London talk about escalating tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine.
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Europe
European leaders caution against escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions
Officials in Europe are working toward a common approach to address Russia's threat against Ukraine. France's president says the EU must use every tool in its diplomatic tool box.
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World
Despite fears of a Russian invasion, one Ukrainian family tries to keep life normal
"You have to find ways to live a normal life," says a mother of four in Kyiv. She and her family keep their car full of fuel and plan to take refuge in a village outside the capital if Russia attacks.