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Cash in hand: The money trail between France and Africa

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Will fresh allegations of huge cash handouts to Nicolas Sarkozy’s predecessor and his entourage help or hurt France’s president as he mounts his re-election bid? François Picard’s panel examines a long tradition of dirty deals via France’s former African colonies.

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  • Michel RAIMBAUD. Former French Ambassador to Mauritania, Zimbabwe and Sudan;
  • Xavier GHELBER. Member of the Paris Bar;
  • Thierry LEVEQUE. Journalist, Reuters. Author of "Intouchable, Chirac face aux juges";
  • David CLARK. Deputy Bureau Chief Paris, AFP;
  • Dame BABOU. Senegalese Journalist - from NEW YORK.

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North Korea: Keep calm? (part 2)
09/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

North Korea: Keep calm? (part 2)

If Kim Jong-un wants warmer relations with Washington, he's a got a funny way of showing it. François Picard's panel argues over the new North Korean leader's motives for ratcheting up the rhetoric and China's long-term interests in the Korean peninsula.
North Korea: Keep calm?
09/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

North Korea: Keep calm?

If Kim Jong-un wants warmer relations with Washington, he's a got a funny way of showing it. François Picard's panel argues over the new North Korean leader's motives for ratcheting up the rhetoric and China's long-term interests in the Korean peninsula.
The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher's legacy (part 2)
08/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher's legacy (part 2)

Twenty-two years after leaving office, Margaret Thatcher’s shadow still looms large over Britain... and Europe. François Picard’s panel argues over the legacy of Britain’s longest-serving prime minister of the 20th century.
The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher's legacy
08/04/2013 - THE DEBATE

The Iron Lady: Margaret Thatcher's legacy

Twenty-two years after leaving office, Margaret Thatcher’s shadow still looms large over Britain... and Europe. François Picard’s panel argues over the legacy of Britain’s longest-serving prime minister of the 20th century.
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The World This Week - April 5th, 2013 (part 2)
05/04/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - April 5th, 2013 (part 2)

For all the talk of growing trade between the two Koreas, the current escalation shows up how little we know about Pyongyang's politics. So could it get out of control? Also, Hollande hits a new low with his budget minister’s tax evasion confession, and the discreet call of the tropical tax havens sent to Cyprus’ distressed bank customers.

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Palestine

by Anonyme - 19/09/2011 - 19:42

Israel cannot bring into the debate on Palestine statehood the views of Hamas.This a is a side issue and has no place in your
programme.

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