William Friedkin, Director of ‘French Connection’ and ‘Exorcist,’ Dies at 87
He made his name with two of the biggest box-office hits of the 1970s. But despite some later successes, he never regained his early acclaim. NYT > Obituaries
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Flappr’s ‘French Revolution’ Doc a Conservative Game Changer
For decades, conservatism has been hindered by a major personality flaw: its sense of humor. Or rather its lack thereof. Humor is a powerful weapon for telling stories and mocking one’s enemies, something the American…
French court approves Macron’s plan to raise pension age as nationwide protests rage on
France’s Constitutional Council on Friday approved President Emmanuel Macron’s controversial raising of the retirement age. International: Top News And Analysis
French markets skittish as far-right candidate Le Pen closes gap in election polls
French markets have been jolted as new polling shows far-right candidate Marine Le Pen closing the gap to incumbent President Emmanuel Macron. International: Top News And Analysis
French billionaire Bernard Arnault overtakes Bill Gates as world’s second-richest person
Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of luxury goods brand LVMH, has overtaken Bill Gates to be named the world's second-wealthiest person by Forbes. World News & Analysis