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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 - April 12th, 2013 (part 2)
12/04/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - April 12th, 2013 (part 2)

You wouldn’t think Margaret Thatcher had been out of politics for more than two decades in view of the incredibly polarized reactions to the Iron Lady’s death. Also, how the resignation of a tax-dodging French minister could impact all of Europe and the very long shadow of Hugo Chavez over his anointed successor.
The World This Week - April 12th, 2013
12/04/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - April 12th, 2013

You wouldn’t think Margaret Thatcher had been out of politics for more than two decades in view of the incredibly polarized reactions to the Iron Lady’s death. Also, how the resignation of a tax-dodging French minister could impact all of Europe and the very long shadow of Hugo Chavez over his anointed successor.
The World This Week - April 5th, 2013
05/04/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - April 5th, 2013

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.
The World This Week - March 29th, 2013 (part 2)
29/03/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - March 29th, 2013 (part 2)

How do you say gridlock in Italian? The inability to form a new government tests the patience of the voters... and the markets. Also, why some people are calling the new chair of the Eurogroup Dijssel-blooper, the scramble for the Central African Republic and why Yahoo! thinks a 17-year-old and his app are worth $30 million.
The World This Week - March 29th, 2013
29/03/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - March 29th, 2013

How do you say gridlock in Italian? The inability to form a new government tests the patience of the voters... and the markets. Also, why some people are calling the new chair of the Eurogroup Dijssel-blooper, the scramble for the Central African Republic and why Yahoo! thinks a 17-year-old and his app are worth $30 million.

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