What does the future hold for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad?

The ultra-conservative allies of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has fallen out of favour with, came out victorious in the first round of legislative elections. It's a major setback for Ahmadinejad, who is ending his second term weaker than before. Some in Iran fear that exposing its political divisions will play into the hands of the West at a time when Iran's under increasing pressure over its nuclear programme.

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23/10/2009 - UNITED KINGDOM

Far-right leader's prime-time appearance sparks furore

The appearance of a far-right leader on a flagship BBC programme has sparked a heated debate in the United Kingdom, amid fears the televised appearance before 8 million viewers could boost the British National Party in forthcoming elections.

23/10/2009 - ITALY

L'Aquila six months after the earthquake

Life is still being rebuilt in L'Aquila after the earthquake six months ago. Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi pledged to provide the homeless with a roof before the end of September but thousands are still living in tents.

22/10/2009 - ALGERIA

Housing crisis triggers clashes in Algiers shanty town

Tensions caused by poor housing and rising unemployment boiled over in the Algerian capital this week, triggering violent clashes between youths and riot police. Our correspondent in Algiers, Ahmed Tazir, sent us this report.

22/10/2009 - FOCUS

Where will the Taliban stop in Pakistan?

Hostage-taking at army headquarters, coordinated attacks against the security forces, female suicide bombers: the Pakistani Taliban is getting creative in its ways to target the authorities.

21/10/2009 - FOCUS

The Clearstream trial, France's "Watergate"

The Clearstream trial has been turning the Paris courtroom to a battleground where Former Prime minister Dominique de Villepin and President Nicolas Sarkozy expose a long-living rivalry.

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by Anonyme - 08/03/2012 - 02:13

I am living here in Grahamstowm - East Cape South Africa-

WE were enjoying your TV programe, FRance 24 - Then for the 2 weeks the picture was fragmented during the day Then it improves after 9 pm.-Now even the voice has gone- Can you please do something.