Every day since the start of the Tour de France, the popular 'Le Parisien' newspaper has published a story about a book written with the bicycle in mind. Elaine Sciolino bicyclebookday Change image and share on social
The position of vice president does not exist in France; neither does a role comparable that of the first lady of the United States. Elaine Sciolino comparableexistfrance Change image and share on social
The city of Paris is determined to promote the happiness-on-a-bike fantasy. Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo wants to turn the city into the most bike-friendly capital in the world. Elaine Sciolino annebikecapital Change image and share on social
Francois Hollande, the president of France, and Segolene Royal, a senior cabinet minister who once ran for that post herself, have an exceptionally complicated relationship. The two lived together for 25 years, raising four children over that time. Elaine Sciolino cabinetchildcomplicate share on social
I guess the biggest surprise I got going to Iran was that the Iranians really liked me as an American. Elaine Sciolino americanbigguess Change image and share on social
In 1991, only two years into the Bush administration, Condoleezza Rice suddenly left her powerful job as the top Russia expert on the National Security Council and went back to California - to get a life. Elaine Sciolino administrationbackbush share on social
Massoumeh Ebtekar is the highest-ranking woman in Iran's government, a symbol of President Mohammed Khatami's promise to promote women into high-profile positions. Elaine Sciolino ebtekargovernmenthigh Change image and share on social
In 1981, Ms. Ebtekar was made editor-in-chief of the English-language newspaper 'Kayhan International.' The man who gave her the job was Mr. Khatami, who was then head of the Kayhan publishing house. Elaine Sciolino chiefebtekareditor Change image and share on social
Historically, the French have had a romantic attachment to their bikes. Though the first functioning two-wheeler is thought to have been invented by a German in 1817, it was the French who popularized and marketed the device in the 1860s, giving it the name 'bicycle.' Elaine Sciolino 1860sattachmentbicycle share on social
Paris will give bicyclists more rights when it installs 4,300 signs throughout the city, allowing them to barrel though red lights and turn right on red. Elaine Sciolino allowbarrelbicyclist Change image and share on social
