French actor Gerard Depardieu got a new permanent address in Russia _ 1 Democracy Street _ on Saturday, adding a final touch to his quest to get Russian citizenship.

French actor Gerard Depardieu got a new permanent address in Russia — 1 Democracy Street — on Saturday, adding a final touch to his quest to get Russian citizenship.
France's Socialist government is introducing a 75-percent income tax on those earning over (EURO)1 million ($1.3 million), forcing some of the country's rich and famous to set up residency in less fiscally-demanding countries.
France's Socialist government is introducing a 75-percent income tax on those earning over (EURO)1 million ($1.3 million), leading some of the country's rich and famous to set up residency in less fiscally demanding countries.

The 35-hour work week? Untouchable. The social safety net? Untrimmable.

France's Socialist government is proposing a slew of taxes -- on art, on businesses, on the rich -- that are drawing criticism for stifling entrepreneurship and scaring off the wealthy.
France's Socialist government hit big business and the rich with tax hikes Wednesday to ensure the country meets its 2017 balanced budget target as eurozone growth lags and Italy struggles.