Massive Fire Engulfs Notre Dame Cathedral, but Worst Is Avoided

The Associated Press Apr 15, 2019 People watch aghast as the 12th century Paris landmark under renovation suffers extensive damage, but the church's structure has been saved. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Only the Struggle Matters

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Apr 1, 2019 The uprising in the streets of Paris illustrates the importance of resisting corporate oppression, no matter what the outcome. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Military Joins Police as Yellow Vest Protesters March On in France

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Mar 25, 2019 The weekly demonstration is mostly peaceful amid visibly heightened security measures after last weekend's looting and fires. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Elite Restaurant Torched, Luxury Shops Smashed in Paris Riots

THOMAS ADAMSON and ANGELA CHARLTON / The Associated Press Mar 16, 2019 The resurgent violence comes as yellow vest protesters try to breathe new life into a movement that seemed to be fizzling, Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

French Yellow Vest Anti-Government Protests Turn Violent in Paris

THOMAS ADAMSON / The Associated Press Feb 9, 2019 An injured protester loses four fingers as police swoop in to stop protesters from breaching the French National Assembly's exterior. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Yellow Vest Protesters Go Global With Their Fight

Donald Kaufman / Truthdig Dec 21, 2018 More rounds of protests are in the works, and many believe a “social explosion” is on the horizon that ranges far beyond France's borders. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Taking French Lessons: The Power of the ‘Yellow Vests’

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Dec 14, 2018 The French have extracted concessions from their government by taking to the streets en masse. Their protest carries a valuable lesson. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Has Emmanuel Macron Lost the People for Good?

ANGELA CHARLTON and SYLVIE CORBET / The Associated Press Dec 10, 2018 The French president plans to address the public about the yellow vest protests on Monday. It may be too little too late. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

French Working-Class Protesters Demand Higher Standard of Living

Naomi LaChance / Truthdig Dec 9, 2018 The “Gilets Jaunes” are angry about President Emmanuel Macron’s policies, which they say favor the wealthy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

French Prime Minister Holds Talks After Violent Protests in Paris

SAMUEL PETREQUIN / The Associated Press Dec 3, 2018 Edouard Philippe meets with political rivals in a bid to ease protesters' anger after facing criticism following violent anti-government protests. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Worst Riot in a Decade Engulfs Paris; Macron Vows Action

SYLVIE CORBET / The Associated Press Dec 1, 2018 "Yellow jacket" protesters angry over taxes and France's high cost of living burn cars and tag the Arc de Triomphe amid clashes with police. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

French Police Fire Tear Gas, Water Cannons at Violent Protesters

THOMAS ADAMSON / The Associated Press Nov 24, 2018 The clashes come on the eighth day of demonstrations that began as opposition to fuel taxes but have become a rebuke of President Macron. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )