France's new law banning Islamic head scarves in schools — a bold effort to rein in Muslim fundamentalism — apparently passed its first test Thursday, the start of the school year. There were no major ...

Scarves are manna for the Frenchwoman’s wardrobe, but it’s a different story across the pond. “When I moved to Sarasota 10 years ago, I was plied with questions about how I tied my scarves,” says Anne ...

SAINT-OUEN, France – For some French Muslims (search), two worlds collided as the ban on wearing Islamic head scarves (search) in public schools took effect. Many described Thursday as crunch day, ...

PARIS – Two French journalists held hostage by Islamic militants in Iraq appealed late Monday for their countrymen and president to save their lives by giving in to their captors' demand to rescind a ...

The French government’s intention to ban Muslim headscarves in schools to defend the nation’s secular tradition is being met with defiance by Muslims in France and elsewhere. Protesters around the ...

When people find out I'm a French teacher, they often ask if I am of French or French Canadian descent. According to my family tree, the answer is no. But on the other hand, I do have a propensity for ...