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The World This Week - October 7th, 2011 (part 2)

In honouring three important women, the Nobel laureate committee puts Liberia and Yemen on the map. Also, ten years on, the chances of a Taliban comeback grow in Afghanistan. We also discuss the relative significance of protests on Wall Street.

  • Ana NAVARRO PEDRO. Paris Correspondent, Visao;
  • Judah GRUNSTEIN. Editor-in-Chief, World Politics Review;
  • Anthony BELLANGER. International affairs specialist, Host of the show "Le Blogueur", Arte;
  • Leela JACINTO. France 24 Internet desk.

Watch the first part here.

The World This Week - May 3rd, 2013 (part 2)
03/05/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - May 3rd, 2013 (part 2)

Call it the price of cheap clothes. The Bangladesh factory fire highlights consumers’ insatiable demand for cheaper and cheaper garments. Is it up to regulators to demand higher standards or consumers to boycott unscrupulous retailers? Also, how the rest of Europe should handle Germany, why France said "non" to Yahoo!’s buyout of Dailymotion and Europe’s bid to save its bees.
The World This Week - May 3rd, 2013
03/05/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - May 3rd, 2013

Call it the price of cheap clothes. The Bangladesh factory fire highlights consumers’ insatiable demand for cheaper and cheaper garments. Is it up to regulators to demand higher standards or consumers to boycott unscrupulous retailers? Also, how the rest of Europe should handle Germany, why France said "non" to Yahoo!’s buyout of Dailymotion and Europe’s bid to save its bees.
Special: Mali, from north to south
26/04/2013 - SPECIAL REPORT

Special: Mali, from north to south

As the drawdown begins for French forces in Mali, the jihadists have melted away but has their ideology been defeated in the often-forgotten north of the country? As Malian authorities struggle to take charge - and to step out of the shadow of the military, France 24's François Picard takes you to Bamako and Gao for a special two-part report.
Boston bombings: manhunt for surviving suspect (part 2)
19/04/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

Boston bombings: manhunt for surviving suspect (part 2)

The World This Week follows the extraordinary manhunt in Boston as law enforcement officials try to catch the remaining suspect they believe is responsible for Monday's marathon bombings. Also: the release of a French family of seven who were taken hostage in Cameroon two months ago.
Boston bombings: manhunt for surviving suspect
19/04/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

Boston bombings: manhunt for surviving suspect

The World This Week follows the extraordinary manhunt in Boston as law enforcement officials try to catch the remaining suspect they believe is responsible for Monday's marathon bombings. Also: the release of a French family of seven who were taken hostage in Cameroon two months ago.

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