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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14/05/2013 - TURKEY-SYRIA

Turkey under pressure after border town bombings

Two car bombs in the southern Turkish town of Reyhanli left 51 people dead at the weekend. The Turkish government was quick to blame Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, this as Syrian refugees in Reyhanli have become the target of abuse from some local residents. France 24 went to Reyhanli to find out more about the situation on the ground.

14/05/2013 - CHINA

China's latest food scandal

A month after 10,000 dead pigs were found floating in a river near Shanghai, 900 people were arrested for selling rat, fox and mink meat as lamb. These, just the latest of a string of food scandals in China, are adding to concerns about the country's food supply chain. Some Chinese are starting to take matters into their own hands, and there are solutions out there for every budget.

13/05/2013 - BULGARIA

More instability following elections in Bulgaria

This weekend's parliamentary election in Bulgaria has revealed a nation worn down by poverty and corruption. The party of Boiko Borisov, the former prime minister who resigned in February amid protests over poverty and corruption, won the most votes but did not secure a majority. Political uncertainty in the EU’s poorest country could spell yet more angst.

13/05/2013 - SPAIN

Spain's royal family falling out of favour

Spain's King Juan Carlos is under increasing pressure to abdicate in favour of his son, Felipe. Last year's elephant-hunting trip to Botswana did not help improve the King’s ailing popularity, especially at a time when the country’s public purse strings are being tightened. His popularity has slipped further in the wake of allegations linking Princess Cristina and her husband to an embezzlement plot. France 24 reports from Majorca on what the locals think of Spain’s monarchy.

10/05/2013 - BULGARIA

The modern-day slave trade

Commemorations were held across France on Friday May 10th for "Slavery Remembrance Day". The slave trade in France was officially abolished in 1848, but modern-day slavery still appears alive and well in Europe. We take a look at a report from Bulgaria on the plight of women caught up in the sex trade.

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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.