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The World this year: from the Arab Spring to the financial crisis

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From the Arab Spring to the financial crisis, François Picard and his panel take a look back at the important events of 2011.

THE WORLD THIS WEEK
  • Steven ERLANGER, Paris Bureau Chief, New York Times
  • Patrick SMITH, Editor in Chief, The Africa Report
  • Christopher DICKEY, Paris Bureau Chie, Newsweek Magazine
  • Aude BARON, Editor in Chief, 'Le Plus-Nouvel Obs' (Le Nouvel Observateur)

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The World this Week - January 4th, 2013 (part 2)
04/01/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World this Week - January 4th, 2013 (part 2)

Forget geopolitics. Vladimir Putin granted France’s biggest actor citizenship for no other reason than Gérard Dépardieu’s huge popularity in Russia, argues François Picard’s panel. Also, the outrage of women in India, the changing of the guard in Washington, and Venezuela waits on Hugo Chavez.
The World this Week - January 4th, 2013
04/01/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World this Week - January 4th, 2013

Forget geopolitics. Vladimir Putin granted France’s biggest actor citizenship for no other reason than Gérard Dépardieu’s huge popularity in Russia, argues François Picard’s panel. Also, the outrage of women in India, the changing of the guard in Washington, and Venezuela waits on Hugo Chavez.
The World This Week - 21 December 2012
21/12/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - 21 December 2012

Cyril Vanier and his panel of journalists discuss the new of the week. Barack Obama throws his weight behind tighter gun laws, French President François Hollande tries to reset relations with former colony Algeria and the world doesn't actually come to an end.
The World This Week - 21 December 2012
21/12/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - 21 December 2012

Cyril Vanier and his panel of journalists discuss the new of the week. Barack Obama throws his weight behind tighter gun laws, French President François Hollande tries to reset relations with former colony Algeria and the world doesn't actually come to an end.
The World Next Year (part 2)
19/12/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World Next Year (part 2)

In 2013, Iran returns to the polls a different country in a different region from four years ago. Also, Angela Merkel rules the roost in the run-up to Germany’s general election, and will it be continuity or change under new leadership in China?

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