Latest update: 28/03/2012 

- Afghanistan - counter-terrorism - Dominique Strauss-Kahn - French elections 2012 - immigration - Islamism - slavery - terrorism - Toulouse shootings


French police tackle homegrown terrorism

No Flash warning
To take advantage of all the features on FRANCE24.COM, please click here to download the latest version of Flash Player.

Following the death of an Islamic extremist in Toulouse last week after he shot and killed several people, we take a look at how French police are trying to tackle homegrown terrorism. Next, after escaping a war zone, some Afghan teenagers find themselves having to sleep rough on the streets of Paris. Finally, a museum in the west of France delves into a dark period in French colonial history - the slave trade.

THE WEEK IN FRANCE
Shorter holidays for French school kids?
26/02/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Shorter holidays for French school kids?

France's Education Minister targets the sacrosanct two month summer holidays - he wants to make them two weeks shorter. Meanwhile, farmers put their best foot forward at Paris' Agriculture Show, where the horsemeat scandal has worsened the downbeat mood. Finally, as David Beckham makes his debut with Paris Saint-Germain, we compare and contrast him to the club's other huge star, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
A closer look at scandal-rocked Spanghero
19/02/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

A closer look at scandal-rocked Spanghero

Can Spanghero win back the confidence of its consumers? We take a closer look at the company accused of knowingly selling horsemeat labelled as beef. Next, will Nicolas Sarkozy run for president again in 2017? The bets are on after his former foreign minister and close friend Alain Juppé said he is mulling it over. Finally, we look at fathers' rights in France, after a 42-year-old spent four days on a crane in protest at losing custody of his son.
Horsemeat scandal: Just what is that on my plate?
12/02/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Horsemeat scandal: Just what is that on my plate?

The scandal of horsemeat sold as beef in Europe has got the French examining their eating habits. Meanwhile more strike strife for France's president as factory workers and teachers protest over job losses and changes. Finally 'Les Misérables' are here: The global phenomenon born in the mind of a famed French author 150 years ago hits the silver screen.
Hollande given hero's welcome in Mali
05/02/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Hollande given hero's welcome in Mali

François Hollande’s approval rating may have jumped right after French troops were sent to Mali, but what will the legacy of his recent visit to Bamako be? Next, Google settles a news link row with French publishers. The internet giant has agreed to pay 60 million euros to support digital publishing initiatives. Finally, we meet Albert Uderzo, creator of Asterix, and guest of honour at Angouleme's International Comics Festival.
War in Mali: A rare look inside the French nerve centre
29/01/2013 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

War in Mali: A rare look inside the French nerve centre

As French-led troops make rapid advances in Mali, we take a look at how and where those crucial decisions are made in Paris. Next, we meet some of the public figures dominating France's gay marriage debate - this as the government’s bill goes before parliament. Finally, we bring you some of the highlights from the Vendée Globe race, which was won this year by 29-year-old Frenchman François Gabart.

React to the article
Comment this article typing your message in the above text zone. Please note that this is limited to 1500 characters or less.
(0) Reactions
Read more
Close