France ended Spain’s reign as European basketball champion Friday with a 75-72 overtime victory behind 32 points from Tony Parker to set up a final against Lithuania. Two-time defending champion Spain led by 14 points at halftime, but Parker led France’s comeback after the ...

President Barack Obama seizes one last diplomatic chance to avoid military strikes on Syria but explains why the U.S. must retaliate for the alleged use of chemical weapons.

President Barack Obama said the United States was weighing “limited, narrow” action against Syria as U.N. inspectors left the country Saturday and opened a window into a possible strike. Obama emphasized he had made no “final decision” on unleashing airstrikes against the regime of ...

The humble tuk-tuk, a fixture of Asian cities from Bangkok to Bangalore, is rapidly becoming a common sight in the touristy parts of Paris — and the bane of traffic police. The three-wheeled auto rickshaws, as well as human-powered pedicabs, first appeared in the ...

The city of Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, is aiming to build a cosmetics industry hub, taking a cue from Cosmetic Valley, an extensive cluster of plant growers, manufacturers and research facilities for makeup products spread around Paris. The idea for a Japanese version of the ...

Authorities in the Belgian municipality of Estaimpuis made their most famous resident, Gerard Depardieu, an honorary citizen on Saturday ahead of a housewarming barbecue the French actor hosted. “We are pleased that you have made Nechin your home,” municipal official Daniel Senesael said, referring ...

The royal family of the United Arab Emirates has dethroned Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich in the race to own the world’s biggest mega-yacht, an annual survey of the world’s 100 biggest yachts has shown in the magazine Yachts France. The 180-meter Azzam built for ...

Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn will face trial on pimping charges along with 12 other people over an alleged prostitution ring in the French city of Lille, prosecutors announced Friday. Strauss-Kahn was charged last year with “aggravated pimping as part of an organized gang” ...

A new stamp emblazoned with the face of Marianne, France’s revolutionary symbol, has caused a stir after its creator said it was inspired by a Ukrainian feminist known for topless protests. The stamp, unveiled by President Francois Hollande on Sunday’s national day, shows the ...