Source: John Molinaro, Sportsnet.ca, July 15, 2018 It took 20 years – and a loss in a final featuring an infamous head butt – but France is back on top of the hill as World Cup champions. Sunday’s 4-2 win over Croatia in Moscow gave Les Bleus its second title, matching Uruguay and Argentina as two-time winners. In… Continue reading France rules the soccer world again
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Goal-fest possible in France-Belgium semi-final
Source: The Canadian Press, July 9, 2018 ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Considering the attacking strength of France and Belgium, there’s potential for a goal-fest when the European neighbours meet in the World Cup semifinals. There was less at stake the last time the teams last went head-to-head at the World Cup, a 4-2 victory for France… Continue reading Goal-fest possible in France-Belgium semi-final
France will ban kids from using their phones during school until they’re 15
Source: Ashley Carman, TheVerge.com, December 12, 2017 French children won’t be allowed to bring their phones into classrooms starting in September. The Guardian reports that while kids can still bring their phones into their schools, the devices have to stay locked away until the end of the day. This will apply to kids starting at the age… Continue reading France will ban kids from using their phones during school until they’re 15
France remembers victims of terror attacks in Paris ceremony
By The Associated Press Staff, September 19, 2016 PARIS – A ceremony in memory of all victims of terror attacks is being held on Monday in Paris as France is still under a state of emergency. The names of the victims of attacks carried out by Islamic extremists last year in Paris and in July… Continue reading France remembers victims of terror attacks in Paris ceremony