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How a flirty TV presenter is boosting the image of boring French politicians

Her interviews have been likened to watching a couple who had met on Tinder

Satirist Anne Roumanoff joked that seeing her interview a politician was like “watching a couple who had met on Tinder”, referring to the speed-dating mobile phone app.
Others think the danger is more profound: that serving soft questions to experienced politicians allows them to manipulate voters.
There have been tears, lots of them. Right-wing candidate Bruno Le Maire sobbed while discussing his wife, while leftist maverick Arnaud Montebourg choked up about the Continue reading “How a flirty TV presenter is boosting the image of boring French politicians” →

The president’s diet and what it says about America

President-elect Donald Trump has been known to favor Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonald’s and the taco bowls that are whipped up in Trump Tower’s kitchen.“But he’s not the first one to like McDonald’s and Burger King and occasionally that wonderful Popeyes chicken,” said William Seale, a historian and journal editor with the White House Historical Association.

More: The president’s diet and what it says about America | WWLP.com

‘We must stay vigilant’: Defiant anti-Trump rally in Paris

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of the French capital in a show of defiance on Saturday amid anxiety over what Donald Trump’s election to the White House will entail for immigrants, minority groups and women.

Saturday’s march aimed to unite Americans, French and other nationals who oppose Trump’s agenda and fear it will turn back the clock on progress for minorities.

“In the face of an impending Trump presidency, we cannot be complacent. We must roll up our sleeves and mobilise,” the group said in its manifesto ahead of the protest.

“We must show our willingness to fight for the protection of our rights and democratic ideals. We must say NO to racism, misogyny, Islamophobia, homophobia and transphobia, anti-Semitism, ableism, xenophobia and white nationalism. We must counter his hate with messages of tolerance, solidarity and love,” the group added. […]

Read Full Story: ‘We must stay vigilant’: Defiant anti-Trump rally in Paris – France 24

Marion Cotillard on global reaction to the US election: ‘Fear is winning’ 

Star of second world war thriller calls for artists to defend free speech, while her director Robert Zemeckis says the Trump years will be boon for TV and film industry.

“All the philosophers, thinkers and writers, who question themselves and the world, and who have the freedom of speech and freedom to express themselves, have to do it – for the ones who cannot.” […]

Read More: Marion Cotillard on global reaction to the US election: ‘Fear is winning’ | Film | The Guardian

Who can stand up to France’s National Front? – Al Jazeera

Republicans in France choose their candidate for the presidential election next May.

French voters are due to head to the polls to elect their next president in less than six months.

The chances of Francois Hollande being re-elected are not looking good.

Opinion polls say the socialist leader is the most unpopular president in recent history.

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is currently doing very well in the polls.

Add to that Donald Trump’s victory in the United States, as well as Britons voting for Brexit, and more shockwaves wouldn’t be a surprise. […]

Source: Who can stand up to France’s National Front? – Al Jazeera English

Marine Le Pen takes huge lead over Nicolas Sarkozy in French first round presidential election poll 


Front National leader Marine Le Pen has taken a sizeable lead over Nicolas Sarkozy in a new French presidential election poll. The far-right leader had 29 per cent of the vote when pitted against Les Républicains’ former president, who was eight points behind, and held a 15-point lead over the Parti de Gauche’s Jean-Luc Mélenchon in the poll released by Ipsos.

Source: Marine Le Pen takes huge lead over Nicolas Sarkozy in French first round presidential election poll | The Independent