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The World This Year (part 1)

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As the end of the year approaches, France 24 summarises the most important events of 2010. From the earthquake in Haiti to the economic crisis in Europe, from Obama's defeat in the mid-term elections to the WikiLeaks phenomenon, we revisit 2010.

THE WORLD THIS WEEK
By FRANCE 24

Guests:

  • Philippe GELIR, Editor-in-chief, Foreign service, Le Figaro
  • Christopher DICKEY, Paris Bureau Chief and Middle East Regional Editor, Newsweek
  • Steven ERLANGER, Paris Bureau Chief, The New York Times
  • Fouad AL-OBAID, Columnist, Kuwait Times

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The World This Week - 24 May 2013 (Part2)
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The World This Week - 24 May 2013 (Part2)

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The World This Week - 24 May 2013
24/05/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - 24 May 2013

« Improvised terrorism.» François Picard’s panel definition of Wednesday’s Woolwich fatal hacking of an off-duty British soldier sparks discussion on the changing battle with radical Islam. Also, Hezbollah ventures further into Syria and the French say “oui” to more English at university.
The World This Week - 17 May (part 2)
17/05/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - 17 May (part 2)

It’s about more than the box office. It’s about art and national identity. As the Cannes Film Festival opens, François Picard’s panel defends Europe’s cultural exception from any stateside assault that could come from free trade negotiations between Washington and Brussels. Also, Nigeria’s offensive against Boko Haram and Barack Obama’s issues with snooping and spying.
The World This Week - 17 May
17/05/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - 17 May

It’s about more than the box office. It’s about art and national identity. As the Cannes Film Festival opens, François Picard’s panel defends Europe’s cultural exception from any stateside assault that could come from free trade negotiations between Washington and Brussels. Also, Nigeria’s offensive against Boko Haram and Barack Obama’s issues with snooping and spying.
The World This Week - May 10th, 2013 (part 2)
10/05/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - May 10th, 2013 (part 2)

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