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The World This Week - April 6th, 2012 (part 2)

There's one month to go and the argument is on over whether Nicolas Sarkozy’s surge in the polls is enough to ensure the mother of all comebacks. Also, the mess in Mali’s north, and 20 years after the siege of Sarajevo, what lessons apply to Syria?

  • Anne BAGAMERY. Senior Editor, International Herald Tribune;
  • Craig COPETAS. Paris-based journalist. Author of "Bear Hunting with the Politburo";
  • Anthony BELLANGER. International Affairs Specialist, Arte;
  • Alberto ROMAGNOLI. Correspondent, RAI TV.

Produced by François Picard, Anelise Borges, Mary Colombel, Paul Maakad.

Watch the first part here.

The World This Week - February 15th, 2013
15/02/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - February 15th, 2013

France's former president is officially retired but is a "Friends of Nicolas Sarkozy" website a dead giveaway of his true intentions for 2017? Also, the Vatican’s unprecedented papal handover, the Arab Spring two years on and how a hard look at Europe’s food chain uncovers much more than horsemeat.
The World This Week - February 8th (part 2)
08/02/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - February 8th (part 2)

For most, Chinese New Year means the annual mad scramble home. But for the happy few in today’s China, replace overcrowded train ride with the gift of a snakeskin Bentley to celebrate what else but the Year of the Snake. Also, a turning point in Tunisia with ripple effects in Egypt and France’s acrimonious same sex marriage debate turns homophobic.
The World This Week - February 8th
08/02/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - February 8th

For most, Chinese New Year means the annual mad scramble home. But for the happy few in today’s China, replace overcrowded train ride with the gift of a snakeskin Bentley to celebrate what else but the Year of the Snake. Also, a turning point in Tunisia with ripple effects in Egypt and France’s acrimonious same sex marriage debate turns homophobic.
The World This Week - February 1st, 2013 (part 2)
01/02/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - February 1st, 2013 (part 2)

After moving to PSG and pledging to give his salary away to charity, David Beckham is welcomed with open arms in France as the anti-Depardieu. Also, the temptation of saying "Mission Accompished" in Mali, Cameron in Algeria and Morsi’s missed opportunity.
The World This Week - February 1st, 2013
01/02/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - February 1st, 2013

After moving to PSG and pledging to give his salary away to charity, David Beckham is welcomed with open arms in France as the anti-Depardieu. Also, the temptation of saying "Mission Accompished" in Mali, Cameron in Algeria and Morsi’s missed opportunity.

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