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The World This Week - April 27th, 2012

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While invectives fly on the French campaign trail over the far-right and its agenda, François Picard warns of the reality check to come when the presidential election’s over and it’s time to face up to Europe’s economic mess.

THE WORLD THIS WEEK
  • Paul TAYLOR. European Affairs Editor, Reuters;
  • Craig COPETAS. Paris-based journalist. Author, "Bear Hunting with the Politburo";
  • Sylvie KAUFFMANN. Editorial Director, Le Monde;
  • Stefan DE VRIES. Paris correspondent, RTL4.

Produced by François Picard, Anelise Borges, Thomas Waterhouse, Paul Makaad.

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THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, November the 12th - part 1

After voters back home, Barack Obama’s now lost his lustre abroad, failing to woo his counterparts at the G-20 summit in Seoul. Also, a folksy George W. Bush times his return to coincide with the Democrats’ thumping in the midterm elections, Ireland’s troubles and why Iraq’s violent, fractious, and drawn-out manner of choosing a new government may have a bright side. Joining François Picard in The World This Week are Eric Pfanner, Christopher Dickey, Judah Grunstein and Dave Clarke.
THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, November, 5th (part 2)
06/11/2010 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, November, 5th (part 2)

The World this Week takes stock of America’s changed political landscape after the Democrats’ drubbing in midterm elections and asks whether it all spells gridlock for Barack Obama. We also look at a week of frenzied diplomacy for Nicolas Sarkozy, from a big defence cooperation pact with Britain, to a controversial visit to France by Chinese President Hu Jintao.
THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, November, 5th (part 1)
06/11/2010 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, November, 5th (part 1)

The World this Week takes stock of America’s changed political landscape after the Democrats’ drubbing in midterm elections and asks whether it all spells gridlock for Barack Obama. We also look at a week of frenzied diplomacy for Nicolas Sarkozy, from a big defence cooperation pact with Britain, to a controversial visit to France by Chinese President Hu Jintao.
THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, October the 29th - part 2
30/10/2010 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, October the 29th - part 2

The World This Week looks back at the top stories over the past seven days. Laura Baines and guests discuss Obama’s chances in the midterms, Brazil’s post Lula future, African elections in the light of polls in Ivory Coast and Guinea and the threat to France from Al Qaeda following the first direct threat from Osama bin Laden.
THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, October the 29th - part 1
30/10/2010 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, October the 29th - part 1

Laura Baines and guests discuss Obama’s chances in the midterms, Brazil’s post Lula future, African elections in the light of polls in Ivory Coast and Guinea and the threat to France from Al Qaeda following the first direct threat from Osama bin Laden.

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