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Noam Shalit, Franco-Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit's father

Armen Georgian speaks to Noam Shalit, the father of the Franco-Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit who was captured by Hamas five years ago. In an attempt to secure his release, he has filed a lawsuit in a Paris court against his son's kidnapping and detention. He tells us why.

THE INTERVIEW

Marc Perelman

French Politics Editor
Melissa Bell

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Douglas Herbert

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Annette Young

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25/05/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago

Philip Crowther meets Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago and Former White House Chief of Staff to President Obama. He explains why in his opinion Barack Obama must be re-elected as president in November. He also tells us about the city of Chicago and explains why he thinks it is a great place to live.

24/05/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Luis Moreno-Ocampo, International Criminal Court chief prosecutor

Soon to finish his mandate as the first chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Luis-Moreno Ocampo sat down with France 24 in The Hague to talk about the prosecution of Mohammad Gaddafi’s son Saif al-Islam, the forthcoming trial of former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo and, more broadly, about how the court has in just a few years made a huge impact on world affairs.

23/05/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Nasser Al-Khelaifi, President of Paris Saint-Germain FC

Dan Levy meets Nasser Al-Khelaifin, President of Paris Saint-Germain football club. They discuss a mixed season for the big-spending club, after Montpellier overcame Paris Saint-Germain to win the French league title. There were also good points though, as PSG qualified for the Champions League.

22/05/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Michelle Bachelet, executive director of UN Women

Melissa Bell meets Michelle Bachelet, executive director of UN Women and former Chilean president. She is leading the UN's work to advocate for gender equality and the empowerment of women, and also advocates that the UN's resources be used to meet these critical goals.

19/05/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Victor Yue Yuan, founder and chairman of the Horizon Research Consultancy Group

Marc Perelman meets Victor Yue Yuan, founder and chairman of the Horizon Research Consultancy Group. They discuss two political events in China that have dominated the news over the past few weeks: the downfall of top politician Bo Xilai, and the departure to the US of blind activist Chen Guangcheng, who fled his house arrest. Can the Chinese political model last?

Comments (1)

Where are all the freedom fighters?

by Anonyme - 18/09/2011 - 20:44

This young man did not see sun light for 5 years.... This is hypocrisy of the palestinians... They play by the international rules only if it is their pure interest.
I call israel government to stop all the good conditions the Palestinians terrorist gets in Israeli prison.
No more visits , no more phone calls ,let's play by the mideast low !!!

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