Electric bikes range in price from a couple hundred dollars to several thousand. The types that are available vary depending on the country. Some models available in the U.S. and France:
Two French holding centers for illegal immigrants have been set ablaze in recent weeks, ratcheting up tensions over tough new immigration policies that France wants to spread Europe-wide.
One of France's most famous shellfish-producing regions has been banned from harvesting and selling oysters because of a series of public health scares.
First, French President Nicolas Sarkozy threatened to boycott the opening of the Beijing Olympics. Then he backed down. Now, he is heaping praise on China's leadership and avoiding a meeting with the Dalai Lama.
Air France-KLM said Tuesday it would deepen a cost cutting plan this year after rising oil prices led to a higher fuel bill and a steep drop in first quarter earnings.
Europe's largest electricity supplier Electricite de France SA has agreed to change contracts with power-hungry users to soothe EU antitrust fears that the deals may shut out rivals and drive prices higher, EU regulators said Thursday.
