René Frydman, Head of Gynecology-obstetrics at Antoine Beclère Hospital, France

Douglas Herbert talks to René Frydman, Head of Gynecology-obstetrics reproduction at Antoine Beclère Hospital near Paris. Professor Frydman made headlines when he announced the birth of the first French "double hope" baby, whose umbilical chord could be used to cure his siblings. The birth created yet another debate over genetics in France.

THE INTERVIEW

By Douglas HERBERT

Douglas Herbert

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Melissa Bell

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Armen Georgian

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Annette Young

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Marc Perelman

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16/05/2009 - THE INTERVIEW

Pranab Mukherjee, Indian foreign minister

India's Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee speaks about bilateral talks with Pakistan and asks for a ceasefire in Sri Lanka.

13/05/2009 - THE INTERVIEW

Franco Frattini, Italian foreign minister

Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini discusses issues facing Italy, including the economy and paying for the damage from April’s earthquake.

12/05/2009 - THE INTERVIEW

Inside the EU Commission with a former official

For more than seven years, Derk-Jan Eppink worked as a senior official behind the scenes in the European Commission. His book, "Life of a European Mandarin," gives a rare and ironic glimpse of life in Europe's corridors of power.

11/05/2009 - THE INTERVIEW

Helen Zille, leader of the largest opposition party in South Africa

Helen Zille, leader of South Africa’s opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) and Prime Minister of the Western Cape Province, talks to FRANCE 24 as the country’s new president, Jacob Zuma, unveils his new cabinet.

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