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Discusses how France prides itself to its intellectuals and the role they play in the society. Definition of the term `intellectual'; Information on a student revolt staged in France in 1968; Influence of several French cultural institutions.

The article discusses the movement of African migrants through France, particularly the use of an underground railroad and the assistance given to migrants by French farmer Cédric Herrou. It examines changes in the open borders policies of several European countries such as France and Italy and how those policies seem to be failing in areas such as the frontier between France and Italy.

The article examines an increase in the number of children born of at least one French parent and raised in France eventually leaving France to join the militant organization Islamic State, also known as ISIS, to begin raising families in Syria as of late 2015.

The article discusses the efforts to increase national security in France and Belgium following the November 13, 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris, France, including the increase of border security, the French government's emergency powers and the relationship between security and civil liberties. An overview of Belgium and France's policies on the government mass surveillance is provided.

The article reports that Catholic Church in France is helping the society to reflect on the issues that lead to several attacks in the country such as the Charlie Hebdo shooting. Topics discussed include views of Antoine Renard, president of France's National Federation of Catholic Family Associations, the satirical cartoons of prophet Muhammad that were published in Charlie Hebdo magazine as the cause for the shooting incident, and the importance of freedom of expression in a diverse society.

The article discusses the implications of terrorist attacks in Paris, France on November 13, 2015, which includes lack of interest among people in visiting supermarkets, loss to entertainment industries, and efforts of people for controlling their fears.

The author discusses the fight of the French government with terrorist group Islamic State (ISIS), the involvement of the country in bombing missions against the terrorist group in Syria and Iraq, and the lack of spending budget for its military and defense.

The article evaluates the National Center for the History of Immigration, a museum which opened in Paris, France on October 10, 2007. The museum, a government sponsored institution, is seen as a bland, dull treatment of the most divisive political and social issue in France. However, the very fact of its existence is a challenge to French ideas of nationality and culture.

This article reports on the violence and anger in the suburbs of Paris, France. Nearly one year after the riots which were believed to involve mostly 2nd-generation African and Arab immigrants, violence is still occurring in the French suburbs of Seine-St.-Denis and Cliche-sousBois according to French authorities. The authors argue that these areas have been the focus of several government proposals to improve youth unemployment and job discrimination which have been largely ineffectual.

The article focuses on the religious diversity in France with reference to the mass demonstration that took place as of January 11, 2015 as a reaction to the Charlie Hebdo shooting in which three criminals shot the office of the French magazine "Charlie Hebdo." Topics discussed include death of economist Bernard Maris in the shooting, the shooting as a punishment for nasty drawings of Allah or Muhammad in the magazine, and unacceptability of diversity leading to extremism.

World news briefs are presented for March 7, 2014 which include the topics of Niger's extradition of Saadi Gadhafi, son of the deposed Libyan leader, to Libya for a trial, a decline in France's unemployment rate, and China's efforts to implement its two-child population policy.

The article presents the author's views on the social and economic conditions of France.

Comments on the social condition of France in light of the violent protests staged in the country and increased unemployment rate as of April 2006.

Comments on the economic and social conditions in France in 2006.

The article comments on the social effects of the two-week riots in France in November 2005.

Discusses the attempts by Muslim youth to burn down French towns and their significance to the response of France's elite to globalized modernity.

Reports that France has taken one of the hardest lines of any Western country in fighting Islamic extremism. Description of France as systematic and zealous in attempting to stamp out Islamic militancy; Expulsion of eight Muslim men this year on the ground that they are preachers who foment anti-Western sentiment and violence in their sermons; Reference to their influence over Muslim youths; Comments from French officials; Other examples of steps taken by France in its campaign against extremism; Challenges faced by Europe about how to integrate its surging Muslim population.

Reports on the racism surrounding individuals born to Muslim immigrants in Saint-Florentin, France. Remarks from Brahim Bouanani, 26-year-old Saint-Florentin native, regarding racial discrimination against Arabs in the country; Overview of Arab immigration in France; Comments from French Prime Minister Jean Pierre-Raffarin with regard to the issue.

Considers France's evolving relations with its large immigrant population. Government deportation of local Turkish religious leader Husseyin Konus was a clear sign that France's new rightist government fears that Islamic fundamentalists are beginning to infiltrate the country's 3.5 million-member Muslim population. Social cohesion threatened by its failure to integrate Third World immigrants; Conflicting comments on multiculturalism; Creation of cultural ghettos; Details.

Opinion. Focuses on the changes in France's social conditions. Influence of Western Europe; Loss of raison d'etre in provincial cities; Description of precariousness in France.

Opinion. Focuses on political, economic, and social conditions in France, as of February 1997. Technological progress seemingly sweeping France out of the mainstream of economic progress; High unemployment feeding support for the right-wing, anti-immigration National Front; Figures on economic growth and unemployment; France's obsession with its identity; The cultural antagonism between France and the United States.

Tells of the campaign in France to replace the national anthem's most bloodthirsty lyrics with more brotherly phrases. More than 100 prominent citizens, including France's First Lady Danielle Mitterrand, have endorsed the campaign, but traditionalists say `Hands off our national anthem!' Proposed lyrics.

Examines the soul-searching occurring in France in May of 1998 as they celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of student and worker revolts which shut the country down in 1968. Debate over the impact of the revolts; Comments from author Jean-Pierre Le Goff; The sense that uncertainty in France causes citizens to seek stability in the past; Generational ideas from the revolts which have been passed on; The role that former revolters are playing in French government in 1998.

Reports on joblessness in France as of January 20, 1998. Strong public support for increased benefits for the jobless; How the government's plans to join the European Monetary Union are impacting its ability to provide benefits; Number of jobless in France; The benefits they are currently receiving; The importance of job creation for the jobless; Outlook.

Reports on the emergence of frozen food in France in the late 1990s. Types of products available frozen; Changes in French society which have benefited frozen food stores like Picard les Surgeles; Time constraints for French women which make prepared foods attractive; The success that prepared food markets have had since 1992; What types of products sell the most. INSET: Taste? Strudel, oui; Salad, non..

Examines the current mood in France today that seems consumed by gloom, unsure where it is heading or even where it wants to go. Describes difficulties within the country. Many Frenchmen view the leading pillars of traditional French society as appearing to be threatened.

States that French Prime Minister, Alain Juppe is ready to meet with union leaders to settle the strikes which have paralyzed France during the last 17 days. Pressure mounting on Mr. Juppe; French people's reactions to high unemployment; Juppe's partial retreat welcomed by union leaders; Comments of Alain Juppe.

Discusses the anti-Government sentiment in France. Actions by civil service workers in prevention of change; State of public transportation system; Explanation of workers' anxieties; Potential political strategy for President Jacques Chirac and Prime Minister Alain Juppe; Social conditions in France.

Presents information on social conditions in France with focus on how residents are opposing measures proposed by President Jacques Chirac. Information on the country's high unemployment rate; Airline strikes in the country; Hospital interns' plans to protest a Government plan to try to control increases in health spending; Strikes by bank employees; Information from French economist Yves-Marie Laulan.

Opinion. Presents information on the split in the French policy circles over the relative importance of Iraq and Iran, which have existed for years. French's believe that you must choose one as the dominant military power, oil source and market in the Persian Gulf; Author's view of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein; Details on French President Francois Mitterand and his intentions of keeping France's distance from Iraq; Information on France's future policy towards the gulf.

The article discusses the result of a survey concerning the attitude of college students in France. The survey indicates that college students are more likely to use marijuana and are more sexually experienced. Moreover, college students have a growing anti-militarism and shifting political opinions. Majority of students admit that they had already experienced sexual intercourse. Women college students are more aware of birth control.