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Perspectives for 2011: The World This Year (part 1)

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As the year 2010 approaches its end, France 24 is looking ahead into perspectives for 2011. What is awaiting us? Who will be the next to fall in Europe? Will the G20 finally become the G2 (China and the US)? How will the situation evolve in the Middle East, especially between Israel and Iran?

THE WORLD THIS WEEK
By FRANCE 24

Guests:

  • Alison SMALE, Editorial Director, International Herald Tribune
  • Samir AITA, Chief Editor, Edition Arabe - Le Monde Diplomatique, President of Le Cercle des économistes arabes
  • Hall Gardner, Professor and Chair, Department of international and Comparative Politics, AUP
  • A. Craig Copetas, Senior Writer, Bloomberg News

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The World This Week - 17 May (part 2)

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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)

What makes a great folk hero? The plain-talking neighbour of the Cleveland kidnapping victims more than deserves his instant fame, say François Picard’s panellists. Also, Israel’s stake in Syria’s civil war and the lasting legacy of Alex Ferguson.
The World This Week - May 10th, 2013
10/05/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - May 10th, 2013

What makes a great folk hero? The plain-talking neighbour of the Cleveland kidnapping victims more than deserves his instant fame, say François Picard’s panellists. Also, Israel’s stake in Syria’s civil war and the lasting legacy of Alex Ferguson.
The World This Week - May 3rd, 2013 (part 2)
03/05/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - May 3rd, 2013 (part 2)

Call it the price of cheap clothes. The Bangladesh factory fire highlights consumers’ insatiable demand for cheaper and cheaper garments. Is it up to regulators to demand higher standards or consumers to boycott unscrupulous retailers? Also, how the rest of Europe should handle Germany, why France said "non" to Yahoo!’s buyout of Dailymotion and Europe’s bid to save its bees.

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