PARIS REMOVES OPEN-AIR URINALS

A new open-air urinal has been removed from the historic centre of Paris after it was vandalized by feminists who branded it sexist and discriminatory.

Several of the urinals had been placed in public spots as an experiment to counter the city’s “wild peeing” problem. The stench of urine is all-pervasive in some areas of the capital. But without stalls or cover, they were criticized as they encouraged men to unzip and expose themselves.

Gwendoline Coipeault, of the feminist organization Femmes Solidaires, said: “It is discrimination, and reinforces the stereotypical, sexist idea that men can’t control themselves in any way, including their bladders.”