Whether heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, “jouets intimes”-sexual, or sexagenarian, women affirm that sexuality is not just for men.

You’ve heard of Elvis impersonators? Well France has Claude François impersonators! Meet Tom Evers, who performs in the style of Podium at the very same club where the real Claude used to come to relax, comme d’habitude.

Neighbors, friends, and the people of France remember Lazare Ponticelli, the last Poilu, who saw one hundred and ten springtimes and two world wars before passing away in March of 2008.

Lazare Ponticelli was the last of the “Poilus” — French infantry soldiers who served in World War I. Ponticelli, who was actually an Italian immigrant to France, first served in the French Foreign Legion and then eventually, the Italian army. He died in 2008 at the age of 110.

What was life like for the poilus, the French soldiers of World War I? In sum, much, much harder than our lives. Subjected to bullets, bombs, death, and all the atrocities of war, these soldiers fought bitterly to protect their homeland, and one another.

At the Paris Salon du Livre this year, in response to the visit of the Israeli president, six Arab nations decided to exclude themselves from the event. Some attendees were puzzled by the boycott, especially considering that many Israeli writers are known to advocate the creation of a Palestinian state. With all that pressure, no wonder the roof collapsed!

Buddhist monks and other Tibetans protest against Chinese rule while their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, continues his exile in India. The topic of Tibet was a sore point for China as it prepared to host the Summer Olympics.

Choosing a name for a new baby is just one of the tricky tasks parents face. Should you go with a classic, like Jeanne; a trendy name, like Mathéo; or an old-school throwback, like Alphonse? It can be tough to decide, but if all else fails, just use your alphabet blocks!

Adèle always thought that her father was dead, until a mysterious letter from her so-called half-brother arrived in the mail. After being told repeatedly by her family that her father died in a car crash years ago, Adèle is confused and shaken by the letter.

Adèle's mother tries in vain to keep the truth from Adèle, who found out her father might not be dead after all. A surprise visit complicates things even further.

Adèle's half brother Guillaume approaches her outside her workplace and introduces himself. After a brief talk, she agrees to meet him again.

Adèle discovers the whole truth about her dad and the tragic circumstances that led to his forced disappearance. Her mother's attempts to sugarcoat the truth do little to appease her anger.

Adèle's relationship with her mother is at an all-time low. Still, she's determined to meet her father. However, her meeting with her half-brother Guillaume doesn't quite go according to plan....

Guillaume finally calls Adèle back, and they set out to look for their father in his usual haunts. Will they find him?

After a first emotional reunion with her father, Adèle comes to visit him regularly on the streets, where he lives. But a shocking phone call will disrupt her happiness.