The Roma's return

France has faced a large amount of criticism from its European neighbours over its treatment of Roma people. Since the start of the year more than 8,000 have been deported. Once they land in Romania, many Roma immediately set about trying to get back to France.

FOCUS

By Mirel BRAN

07/10/2009 - CAMBODIA

The long road to Khmer Rouge justice

Some 30 years after the hardline communist regime fell, Duch, a notorious camp commandant, is the first high-ranking Khmer Rouge official to be tried in the UN-backed war crimes court.

PAKISTAN

Swat: a real battle against the Taliban?

The Pakistani army says the insurgency in the Swat valley has been quashed. Hundreds of thousands of displaced people are now returning to their valley. But did the army really win this battle against the Taliban?

06/10/2009 - EGYPT

Christian-Muslim tension in Egypt

The relationship between Coptic Christians and the rest of Egyptian society is taking a turn for the worse. After violence perpetrated by Muslims, some Christians accuse authorities of treating them as second-class citizens.

GUINEA

Amid the bloodbath, harrowing tales of rape

Around 30 women have alleged they were brutally raped by soldiers during the September 28 massacre in Guinea that the UN says left at least 150 dead. FRANCE 24's Tatiana Mossot heard some of their harrowing testimonies.

2016 OLYMPICS

Rio de Janeiro wins bid to be host city

Rio de Janeiro has been selected by the International Olympic Committee Friday to host the 2016 Olympic Games. Focus takes a look at the reaction in Brazil and in the other cities that were competing.