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- Bashar al-Assad - Iran - nuclear Iran - Syria


Assad's message to the outside world

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François Picard's panellists wonder if the killing of a French journalist in Homs is part of a broader message by the Syrian regime to stay out. Also, a look at Iran's response to yet another assassination of a nuclear scientist.

THE WORLD THIS WEEK
  • Judah Grunstein, Editor-in-Chief, World Politics Review;
  • Ammar Abd Rabbo, Photojournalist, Balkis Press;
  • Hamdam Mostafavi, Journalist at Iran Desk, Courrier International;
  • Nicholas Norbrook, Senior Editor, The Africa Report.

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Produced by Paul Maakad, Christopher Davies, Mary Colombel, Anelise Borges. 

The World This Week - 25 January
25/01/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - 25 January

Beyond the principle of sending women into combat, there’s the practical reality. Craig Copetas says the ones he’s met at the front are fierce! Also, France calls for backup in Mali, the surprise story of Israel’s general election, and David Cameron lights the EU referendum fuse.
The World this Week - 18 January 2013 (Part 2)
18/01/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World this Week - 18 January 2013 (Part 2)

If Sahara-based Jihadists hadn’t caught the world’s attention with their takeover of northern Mali, they certainly have with the capture of foreign hostages at an Algerian gas export facility. Also, François Picard’s panel proves unmoved and unforgiving after Lance Armstrong’s doping confession.
The World this Week - 18 January 2013
18/01/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World this Week - 18 January 2013

If Sahara-based Jihadists hadn’t caught the world’s attention with their takeover of northern Mali, they certainly have with the capture of foreign hostages at an Algerian gas export facility. Also, François Picard’s panel proves unmoved and unforgiving after Lance Armstrong’s doping confession.
The World This Week - January 11th, 2013 (part 2)
11/01/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - January 11th, 2013 (part 2)

Out of Afghanistan and into Mali: France announces it is sending troops to stop the advance of Islamists from the north. François Picard's panel reacts to the causes and consequences of France's intervention.
The World This Week - January 11th, 2013
11/01/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - January 11th, 2013

Out of Afghanistan and into Mali: France announces it is sending troops to stop the advance of Islamists from the north. François Picard's panel reacts to the causes and consequences of France's intervention.

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