François Hollande, the most unpopular French president in living memory, demonstrated the perils of wanting to be known as the “normal” leader by subjecting himself to a surreal hour-long television and radio grilling to mark the second anniversary of his election. Continue reading …
Category Archives: Journalism
GE faces rival bid for Alstom from Siemens
Siemens entered the battle for French engineering group Alstom on Sunday, after the French government encouraged a European counterbid following a $13bn (£7.7bn) offer last week by the US companyGeneral Electric. Continue reading…
French school to test DNA of male pupils and teachers to find rapist
A private Catholic school in France is to test the DNA of all male pupils and staff in an attempt to identify the rapist of a 16-year old girl who was assaulted in the school toilets. Continue reading…
The World This Week, April 11 2014, talking about Rwanda
Songs of praise: singing French priests embark on year-long final tour
First came Italy’s singing nun. Now a band of priests in France are having their own moment in the spiritual spotlight as they embark on a year-long concert tour to promote their latest album. Continue reading…
Anne Penketh 