Nicolas Sarkozy

Harkis still waiting for French apology 50 years after Algerian War

July 20, 2012

A small group of Algerians who fought on the French side of Algeria's war of independence suffered widespread discrimination after the French military abandoned the country. Those who escaped to France didn't fair much better. Fifty years later, they're still waiting for an apology.

Global Politics

50 Years After the Algerian War, Harkis Still Wait for French Apology

The World

July 19, 2012

Harkis fought for the French side in Algeria's war of independence, but were interned in camps after the war.

Global Politics

President-Elect Francois Hollande to Set France on New Course

The World

May 07, 2012

French President-elect Francois Hollande is to start work on forming a new government, after telling supporters his victory gave hope of an end to austerity.

Global Politics

French Election: Hollande and Sarkozy in Final Push

The World

May 04, 2012

Nicolas Sarkozy and Francois Hollande are making their final pitch for votes in one of the most dramatic elections in recent French history. Opinion polls suggest the incumbent president is still trailing his Socialist challenger.

Arts, Culture & Media

French Elections: Casting a Presidential Vote on US Soil

The World

May 04, 2012

The World's Adeline Sire was born in France, and she plans to vote in this weekend's French presidential election. She has a snapshot of going to the polls in Massachusetts for the first round election two weeks ago.

Conflict & Justice

Are Europe's 'Days of Austerity' Numbered?

The World

April 26, 2012

Gerry Hadden - It began months ago, but now calls across Europe for less austerity and more growth are, well, growing. Growing really loud [...]

Conflict & Justice

French Sour on Nuclear Power

The World

April 24, 2012

France gets a larger share of its electricity from nuclear power than any other country. But as Liam Moriarty reports, a year after Fukushima, public support is eroding, and for the first time nuclear power has become an issue in a presidential election.

Conflict & Justice

Socialist Francois Hollande Ahead After First Round of France Election

The World

April 23, 2012

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is wooing far-right voters after losing narrowly to his Socialist rival in the presidential election's first round - the first time a sitting president has lost in the first round.

Hollande Wins First Round of French Presidential Election, Runoff May 6

The Takeaway

April 23, 2012

Global Politics

Economy dominating as French voters prepare to head to polls

The World

April 11, 2012

President Nicolas Sarkozy is hitting the streets this week as the start of formal campaigning has kicked off. His challengers, including Francois Hollande, Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Melonchon are hoping to make the economy issue number one, while Sarkozy is hoping it's anything but.

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