Strauss-Khan in court (part two)

Dominique Strauss-Khan goes to court but protesting New York City hotel maids steal the show, as the former IMF boss pleads not guilty. François Picard's panel explains how attorneys on both sides are playing their cards close to their chests.

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Attorney Jennifer DOWNING, Lawyer, Member of New York and Paris bars

Journalist Natacha HENRY, Author of Frapper n'est pas aimer, (To Hit Is Not To Love), an investigation into domestic violence in France (2010, Denoël)

Nathan KING, France 24 New York correspondent

Marc PERELMAN, France 24 Politics Editor

Watch Part One

Produced by Pauline Heilmann, Charlotte Oberti, Salima Belhadj, Anelise Borges, Tom Burges-Watson

Presenter

François Picard

07/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

War in Syria: Will spillover spark regional conflict?

More than two years after the Syrian revolt began, the conflict has taken a frightening turn in recent days with Israel striking Damascus twice, Syria threatening to retaliate and growing evidence that chemical weapons may have been used. With Lebanon ever so fragile, Turkey on edge, Jordan flooded with refugees and an international community still deeply divided, could we be witnessing the perfect storm that will plunge the whole region into conflict?

06/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Hollande's first year (part 2)

"Unhappy birthday, Mr. President!" Today, François Hollande's mandate is one year old. But it has been a long and painful 12 months for the French President. Marc Perelman and his guests discuss the French presidency's ups and downs over the past year.

06/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Hollande's first year

02/05/2013 - THE DEBATE

Germany envy (part 2)

The just rewards of a virtuous model and a talented generation, or is an unprecedented all-German UEFA Champions League final the future of a Europe where new "financial fair play" rules suit the Bundesliga better than its rivals? François Picard’s panel looks at Germany’s winning football model.