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Citizen Murdoch: media mogul and political allies under pressure

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News of The World was only the first casualty of the UK phone hacking scandal, warns the International Herald Tribune’s Alison Smale. François Picard’s panel examines the true power over politics of an unelected media mogul.

THE WORLD THIS WEEK
  • Alison Smale, deputy editor, IHT
  • Samir Aita, managing editor, arabic edition, Le Monde Diplomatique
  • Elizabeth Bryant, Voice of America Correspondant
  • Vivienne Walt, Time magazine, contributor
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The World This Week - May 18th, 2012 (part 2)
18/05/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - May 18th, 2012 (part 2)

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The World This Week - May 18th, 2012
18/05/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - May 18th, 2012

From Paris to Berlin to Washington...it's been a busy week for the new French president. Laura Baines' panel assess Francois Hollande's performance in the world this week.
The World This Week - May 11th, 2012 (part 2)
11/05/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - May 11th, 2012 (part 2)

François Hollande had better be prepared to hit the ground running. François Picard’s panel expects the next French president to be tested as soon as he’s sworn in, possibly over the looming threat of political and economic chaos in Greece. Also, we look at an historic debate in Egypt and ask whether Barack Obama is really that bold on gay marriage.
The World This Week - May 11th, 2012
11/05/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - May 11th, 2012

François Hollande had better be prepared to hit the ground running. François Picard’s panel expects the next French president to be tested as soon as he’s sworn in, possibly over the looming threat of political and economic chaos in Greece. Also, we look at an historic debate in Egypt and ask whether Barack Obama is really that bold on gay marriage.
The World This Week - May 4th, 2012 (part 2)
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The World This Week - May 4th, 2012 (part 2)

France’s bruising presidential election campaign concludes with Socialist François Hollande pulling ahead in the polls, but François Picard’s panel points to a fickle far-right electorate that could spring surprises come Sunday. Also, the anti-Europe vote in Greece, and the UK and Washington’s blushes over China’s Chen affair.

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