When the French education minister declared that the abayas favored by some Muslim women “can no longer be worn in schools,” he stoked a fierce debate over the country’s secular ideals.
Tag: France
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LVMH’s Bernard Arnault Is the King of Luxury, but Who Is Next to the Throne?
With brands like Tiffany, Dom Pérignon and Louis Vuitton, LVMH turned him into one of the world’s richest men. But with five children, he has a hard decision to make.
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Woody Allen Draws Protests and Praise at the Venice Film Festival
The director premiered his 50th film, “Coup de Chance.” It won over critics but not protesters, who asked organizers to “turn the spotlight off of rapists.”
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Parisian Pools, Up Close and Personal
Swimming in Paris is a full-on cultural experience, offering intimate views into the French psyche, which is on near-naked display in the swimming lanes, locker rooms and (mostly coed) showers.