/tags/france France en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:23:31 GMT /americas/2025-04-18/france-haiti-reparations In 1825, France extracted a huge indemnity from Haiti, in exchange for recognition of its independence. This week marked the 200th anniversary of that indemnity agreement. Haiti’s former president Jean-Bertrand Aristide has argued that France should pay his country $US21 billion. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:23:31 GMT /americas/2025-04-18/france-haiti-reparations Marlene L. Daut | The Conversation /americas/2023-05-23/records-of-french-slaves-inscribed-on-u-n-world-heritage-register Several hundred documents and items giving the details of victims of slavery in France’s colonial empire is being added to UNESCO’s “Memory of the World” register. Tue, 23 May 2023 20:00:00 GMT /americas/2023-05-23/records-of-french-slaves-inscribed-on-u-n-world-heritage-register Associated Press /sports/2022-12-16/france-takes-on-argentina-in-the-world-cup-final-heres-what-you-need-to-know The final game of the 2022 World Cup on Sunday is set to be its most thrilling. Defending champion France takes on Argentina as Lionel Messi seeks the one trophy missing from his glorious career. Fri, 16 Dec 2022 18:00:00 GMT /sports/2022-12-16/france-takes-on-argentina-in-the-world-cup-final-heres-what-you-need-to-know Russell Lewis /news/2022-12-01/biden-says-u-s-france-will-stand-against-russias-brutality-in-ukraine The president's remarks during a joint press conference with French President Macron also covered the use of clean energy and the Inflation Reduction Act's electric car provisions. Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:30:00 GMT /news/2022-12-01/biden-says-u-s-france-will-stand-against-russias-brutality-in-ukraine Ximena Bustillo /world/national-politics/2022-11-30/with-french-president-macrons-state-visit-expect-a-mix-of-diplomacy-and-glamour The three-day visit to Washington, D.C., symbolizes the recovery of a key relationship that deteriorated over a submarine deal with Australia last year that infuriated Paris. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:00:00 GMT /world/national-politics/2022-11-30/with-french-president-macrons-state-visit-expect-a-mix-of-diplomacy-and-glamour Franco Ordoñez /environment/2022-11-09/investments-of-125-billionaires-have-the-same-carbon-footprint-as-france-study-finds Researchers at Oxfam, a nonprofit devoted to combating poverty, examined billionaires who collectively own $2.4 trillion in company equity, with investments across 183 companies. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:00:00 GMT /environment/2022-11-09/investments-of-125-billionaires-have-the-same-carbon-footprint-as-france-study-finds Ayana Archie /news/2022-06-16/ukraines-zelenskyy-hosts-european-leaders-welcomes-more-u-s-weapons Ukraine says it urgently needs the heavy artillery to counter Russia on the battlefield. Also, President Zelenskyy is looking for additional support as the leaders of Germany, France and Italy visit. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 14:19:08 GMT /news/2022-06-16/ukraines-zelenskyy-hosts-european-leaders-welcomes-more-u-s-weapons Greg Myre, Julian Hayda, Fatma Tanis /news/2022-05-30/ahead-of-this-weeks-eu-summit-france-and-germany-urge-putin-to-meet-zelenskyy The EU will meet Monday to discuss how to handle the ongoing conflict as Russia intensifies its efforts to capture Severodonetsk, the largest eastern city that remains in Ukrainian hands. Mon, 30 May 2022 14:00:00 GMT /news/2022-05-30/ahead-of-this-weeks-eu-summit-france-and-germany-urge-putin-to-meet-zelenskyy Becky Sullivan /news/2022-04-25/u-s-promises-new-aid-to-ukraine-in-fight-against-russia U.S. officials say Washington had approved a $165 million sale of ammunition for Ukraine's war effort, along with more than $300 million in foreign military financing. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:09:20 GMT /news/2022-04-25/u-s-promises-new-aid-to-ukraine-in-fight-against-russia The Associated Press /news/2022-04-25/french-president-emmanuel-macron-beats-his-far-right-rival-to-win-reelection The French election was a tight race that was overshadowed by the war in Ukraine and saw a surge in support for extremist ideas. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:36:21 GMT /news/2022-04-25/french-president-emmanuel-macron-beats-his-far-right-rival-to-win-reelection The Associated Press