Topic: Dominique Strauss-Kahn

Forget feathers and beads: At Basel's carnival Fasnacht, it's all about politics

The Swiss city of Basel is hosting its annual carnival, Fasnacht, this week. But while as colorful as those in Rio and New Orleans, Fasnacht's floats and lanterns have a decidedly political bent.

Do French women need feminism?

France's 'boys will be boys' mentality challenges gender equality

French first lady tweet makes headlines for slighting Hollande's ex (+video)

Will French voters deliver parliament to Hollande's party?

Is France ready for its trailblazing new first lady? (+video)

Hollande, the man 'no one saw coming,' prepares to lead France (+video)

French debate captivates 18 million, boosts Hollande (+video)

France presidential elections: the candidates challenging Sarkozy

Lawyers for Strauss-Kahn say will challenge case in prostitution scandal

2011 Reflections: Europe's ideals thrown into tumult

Seven women who shaped the world in 2011

Is Strauss-Kahn staging a political comeback – on his wife's coattails?

French feminists say 'au revoir' to mademoiselle

Dominique Strauss-Kahn's French accuser releases book

Good Reads: Is the Palestinians' quest for statehood doomed? (video)

Strauss-Kahn rape case dropped: A 'bad message' to vulnerable women?

Virginia quake: What was the damage on the East Coast? [VIDEO]

Virginia quake shakes up Washington, New York City

Is US a nation of liars? Casey Anthony isn't the only one.

How the BSkyB setback to Rupert Murdoch will affect his legacy in the US

Opinion Separate DSK accuser's asylum story from her New York rape story

Dominique Strauss-Kahn accusation to be probed by Paris prosecutors

In France, each ripple in faltering Strauss-Kahn case dissected, debated

The Monitor's View In Casey Anthony and Dominique Strauss-Kahn cases, lying isn't trivial