Adeline Sire

dogs at sunset in the surf

The time of day when I used to think a dog could turn into a wolf

As the days get shorter, dusk is coming earlier and earlier. And it reminds me of a French expression that describes that ephemeral time of day.

The time of day when I used to think a dog could turn into a wolf
French President Emmanuel Macron with U.S. President Donald Trump in Paris in July. After Trump's decision to pull the US out of the global Paris Climate Agreement, Macron invited scientists and others from the US and elsewhere to come to France to help s

US scientists answer France’s call to come ‘make our planet great again’

US scientists answer France’s call to come ‘make our planet great again’
Saint Martin Canal

France marks one year since the Paris terror attacks

France marks one year since the Paris terror attacks
St Etienne's Cathedral, Auxerre, France

Her cathedral: Rediscovering the pulse of her childhood

Her cathedral: Rediscovering the pulse of her childhood

Arts of the Arab Spring

Arts of the Arab Spring

Madonna to Sell Painting 'Three Women at the Red Table' to Support Girls Education

Madonna has announced plans to auction off a masterpiece painting "Three Women at the Red Table" that she's owned for over 20 years. She says she's doing it to raise money to support girls' education in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Madonna to Sell Painting 'Three Women at the Red Table' to Support Girls Education

Among World Leaders in Attendance at Hugo Chavez's Funeral, Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Many world leaders attended the funeral of President Hugo Chavez. Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was one of them. Mohammed Manzapour of the BBC's Persian Service said Venezuelans view his presence according to their political affiliation.

Among World Leaders in Attendance at Hugo Chavez's Funeral, Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Burgundy Wine Village Upset at the Sale of Iconic Castle to Chinese Businessman

Residents of a medieval winemaking village in Burgundy are upset by the sale of the village's castle to a businessman from China.

Burgundy Wine Village Upset at the Sale of Iconic Castle to Chinese Businessman

France's Minitel Electronic Terminal Becomes History

This Saturday will mark the end of an era in France when the Minitel wil be switched off. The Minitel was a groundbreaking home electronic terminal, created in 1982, almost a decade before the commercialization of the Internet.

France's Minitel Electronic Terminal Becomes History
The World

Robert Lepage's 'Ring des Nibelungen' at the Met

New York's Metropolitan Opera just ended its first run of a brand new "Ring" cycle. Several years ago, the Met asked visionary playwright and theater director Robert Lepage to produce Wagner's epic four-part "Ring of the Nibelungen."

Robert Lepage's 'Ring des Nibelungen' at the Met

Portuguese Jazz Singer Sara Serpa Releases 'Mobile'

The World's Adeline Sire profiles Sara Serpa, a Portuguese jazz singer, who became interested in travel literature soon after her arrival in New York City. Serpa's new CD is called "Mobile."

Portuguese Jazz Singer Sara Serpa Releases 'Mobile'

American Jazz Singer Kurt Elling and Denmark's Kluvers Big Band

The World's Adeline Sire has a story on a collaboration between American jazz singer Kurt Elling and the Kluvers Big Band from Denmark. They're touring the US together for the first time.

American Jazz Singer Kurt Elling and Denmark's Kluvers Big Band

Evolution of a Natural Miracle

The Geo Quiz is looking for the German state where the first fossil of a feathered creature was discovered 150 years ago.

Evolution of a Natural Miracle
The World

French-Malian chamber music

For today's geo quiz, we're looking for a West African country and its capital. The capital sits on the banks of the Niger River and it's one of the fastest growing cities in Africa. For decades, this city has played a major role in world music.

French-Malian chamber music
The World

Caribbean island

Shake off that winter chill and start daydreaming about a tropical vacation. The Geo Quiz is taking us to a Caribbean island. It's the smaller of two main islands that make up a nation.

Caribbean island