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Paris theatre shares secrets of staging same play for record-breaking 67 years

France, April 30 -- When La Cantatrice Chauve (The Bald Soprano) premiered at Paris's Theatre de la Huchette in May 1957, a well-known critic at Le Figaro newspaper announced it would "drive audiences... Read More


A history of violence: Haiti's revolution, collapse and descent into anarchy

France, April 29 -- At the core of Haiti's struggle lie predatory interventions by powerful nations, principally France and the United States. Speaking recently to RFI, Haitian author, playwright and... Read More


Monaco's defeat at Lyon gifts Paris Saint-Germain Ligue 1 crown for 12th time

France, April 28 -- Adi Hutter's men needed to win at the Groupama Stadium to keep the Ligue 1 title race alive for at least another 10 days and also improve their chances of qualifying for next seaso... Read More


Larger-than-life photos make heroes of France's amateur athletes

France, April 28 -- More accustomed to documenting social issues than sports, Zannettacci told RFI it was challenging to come up with a project that matched the festival's theme. First and foremost, ... Read More


Togo heads to polls amid claims of power grab by President Gnassingbe

France, April 28 -- Campaigning was rushed on the back of parliament's approval of constitutional reforms that would allow lawmakers to elect the president instead of a direct vote by the people. The... Read More


French city Montpellier embraces free public transport, but will it cut traffic?

France, April 28 -- "I've been taking the tram more since it's been free," Cecile, who lives on the outskirts of Montpellier, tells RFI. "It's really nice to be able to take the tram and not have all... Read More


How Portugal's Carnation Revolution changed the fate of its colonies in Africa

France, April 27 -- On 25 April 1974 - after almost half a century of dictatorship - the military coup opened a new era. Led by low-ranking officers within the Portuguese army and backed by widesprea... Read More


PSG fluff chance to claim Ligue 1 title with draw against lowly Le Havre

France, April 27 -- The faithful at least heartily applauded the players at the end of the game for battling from 3-1 down to reach parity at a rain-swept Parc des Princes. With Wednesday's trip to D... Read More


Aid flotilla from Turkey aims to break Gaza blockade but risks fresh crisis

France, April 27 -- The loading of medical supplies and food is underway on the Akdeniz, an old ferry boat that will lead the flotilla of three ships carrying over 5,000 tonnes of aid to Gaza. At a p... Read More


Paris expo recounts global struggles throughout Olympics history

France, April 26 -- Showing at the national History of Immigration Museum in eastern Paris, the exhibition highlights the fractious hinterland of the Games since they were prised out of the ancient hi... Read More