Everybody with a brain knew that France was broke. Nobody paid attention.

The euro was created as a weapon against the dollar. And that was a bad idea.

Stéphane Frédéric Hessel's best-selling brochure helped launch the movement.

Ex-state Somalia gets to vote for non-state Palestine at UNESCO. So does declining state France.

The Muslim island is rioting for more French welfare. Lots more.

Another defeat for Sarkozy. And maybe the last good reason to vote for him in 2012.

Did the French president lose his bid for reelection this week at the UN ?

A few tips about my book, for my English-speaking friends.

Snacks, sandwiches and fancy restaurants. Part Three : Paris South of the River.

Snacks, sandwiches and fancy restaurants. Part Two : Western Paris.