Asia's sex industry

The holiday resort of Pattaya, in Thailand, was once the hub of sexual tourism. But today, it no longer attracts as many sex-seekers as it once did. Cheaper and more lax, neighbouring Cambodia is Asia’s new temple of pleasure. France 24 takes you behind the scenes of the sex trade.

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By Cyril PAYEN / NELSON RAND / Régis DESCONCLOIS

21/09/2012 - REPORTERS

Georgian election sparks bitter divisions

Georgia’s forthcoming parliamentary elections are dividing the country. A bitter campaign is pitching the coalition of Mikhaïl Saakachvili, the current pro-western president, against that of multi-millionaire Bidzina Ivanichvili, a businessman often described as being close to Moscow. In the middle is a divided electorate. Our reporters went to meet them.

14/09/2012 - REPORTERS

Sudan, the impossible revolution

For months, sporadic protests against the regime in Khartoum have been systematically put down. Like thousands of other Sudanese citizens, Rudwan Dawod is demanding freedom and democracy for his country. Rudwan was arrested, tortured and charged with terrorism. Though later acquitted, he's since been forced to live in exile. France 24 witnessed his struggle - an uphill battle with no happy end in sight yet.

07/09/2012 - REPORTERS

Oyapock: the bridge to discord?

The Oyapock River divides the Brazilian state of Amapá from French Guiana. Until recently, it was possible to cross freely from one bank to the other. But now everything has changed. The construction of a bridge has brought permanent border controls. Far from bringing France and Brazil closer together, the bridge has become a symbol of mutual misunderstanding.

31/08/2012 - REPORTERS

The Obama Express

Four years ago, a young senator named Barack Obama left Chicago for the White House. Today, with the presidential campaign in full swing, France 24 decided to follow in his tracks. Our reporters travelled 1,230 kilometres by train from Chicago to Washington to find out what it will take for the Democrats to win the American vote again.

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24/08/2012 - REPORTERS

Mogadishu: Life after the Shabaab

It's now a year since the al Qaeda-linked Shabaab insurgents pulled out of Mogadishu in a "tactical retreat". The Somali capital is coming back to life and attracting investors once again. Our reporters Stéphanie Braquehais and Duncan Woodside went to Mogadishu to find out about life after the Shabaab.