Niger: famine on the horizon?

Poor harvests and empty grain stores have returned to Niger. The threat of famine looms once again. In a break with the policy of the former regime, the new military junta is appealing for international aid. Our reporters take a closer look at this impending catastrophe.

REPORTERS

By Eric JOSSET / Melissa BELL

Reporter's notebook: Melissa Bell in Niger

REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK

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Hunting pirates with the French Navy off the Somali coast

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Economy, race at the heart of crippling social strife

While the economic situation provided the spark for the recent unrest in Guadeloupe and Martinique, racial tensions provided the fodder for the most serious strikes to have gripped the French Caribbean islands in 40 years.

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Customs agents on the prowl in airport hub

Every year, 61 million passengers and more than 2 tons of freight pass through Charles de Gaulle airport, in the north of Paris. To control the travellers and the goods, 1,300 custom agents are mobilised 24/7.

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Dell to relocate flagship factory from Ireland to Poland

In April, Dell will close its flagship factory in Limerick, Ireland, and relocate it to Lodz, in Poland. It's a huge blow to the plant's employees but also for the town of Limerick. Meanwhile in Poland, Lodz is enjoying a boom - at least for now.

REPORTERS

The vote that spells new hope for Iraqis

On Jan. 31, Iraq's provincial elections took place in a relatively peaceful atmosphere, with religious parties losing ground for the first time. Our reporters in Iraq assessed the hopes and fears of the population on a landmark day for the country.

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Incredible,it is

by Anonyme - 05/10/2010 - 08:03

Incredible,it is incredible.
Something like this report make me sad , and people, politican should open their own eyes to see what`s going on in the world.
Social injustice is going to be bigger than ever before.And of crouse the people like this are at the first place.These people are taking concenquenz for sinner of the others.