Syria: opposition remains divided

One year after the uprising began in Syria, the opposition is still divided and disorganized. We will take a closer look at these fault lines. Then, we will visit one hospital in Lebanon treating refugees from the battered city of Homs. Finally, in Egypt, women take to the streets demanding more say in the country's politics.

23/04/2010 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Iraq: a crippling blow to al-Qaeda?

Baghdad and Washington are crowing after the killing of two al-Qaeda leaders in Iraq. Still though, the daily attacks continue. By whom? Is al-Qaeda in Iraq the recognized branch of the movement that answers to Osama Bin Laden, or a brand name borrowed by disparate bands of Sunni radicals, or even supporters of the ousted regime?

17/04/2010 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

USA/Israel: also at loggerheads over Iran

In this edition: Iran's nukes are at the heart of Israel's strained relations with Washington; we profile Nobel peace laureate and possible Egyptian presidential candidate Mohamed ElBaradei; and we go to Saudi Arabia to follow a traditional fishing contest where it's no rods allowed.

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09/04/2010 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Israel: secret's out on secret informant

In Israel, gone is the gag order on reporting about a former soldier-turned. Alleged whistleblower for some, traitor for others. Also, why Iraq's insurgents are filling the current power vaccuum with bombings. And the moral dilemna over letting Egyptians choose the sex of their future babies.

02/04/2010 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Gaza Strip: Convicted of collaborating with Israel

France 24 takes you inside a Gaza prison to meet those convicted of collaborating with Israel. Also, Iraq and the world's biggest move - U-S troops packing up - and startling images of the first rainfall in years in Egypt's Sinai desert.

26/03/2010 - THE WEEK IN THE MIDDLE EAST

The many lives of Iyad Allawi

Meet Iyad Allawi, the man who hopes his next incarnation will be as Iraq's leader. How Iranians get their news, and the row over a minimum age for marrying in Yemen.