Eurobonds or Bust? May 25th, 2012

François Hollande may have the momentum, but who will agree to pick up the tab for eventual eurobonds? Also, why Facebook’s IPO floundered, Egypt’s presidential election, and how the Eurovision song contest put Azerbaijan’s human rights record centre stage.

THE WORLD THIS WEEK

A.Craig Copetas, Author of "Bear Hunting with the Politburo", Madison Books;
Hassan Zitouni, Senior Correspondent, MBC television;
Anne Bagamery, Senior Editor, International Herald Tribune;
Ulrike Koltermann, Freelance journalist.

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Produced by Paul Maakad, Mary Colombel, David Boratav

François PICARD

Presenter

02/11/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World this Week - November 2nd, 2012

Could Hurricane Sandy be Barack Obama's perfect storm? The incumbent halts Mitt Romney’s momentum with just days to go in a very tight race. Also, China’s tricky changing of the guard as well as tales of Greece, Google, and the taxman.

26/10/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - 26 October (part 2)

Don’t mess with Texas and don’t send international observers to monitor the upcoming US presidential election. Also, the Emir of Qatar’s Gaza visit, Berlusconi’s swansong and when there’s an earthquake in Italy, blame the seismologists.

26/10/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - 26 October

19/10/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - October 19th, 2012 (part 2)

In the US presidential race, it’s neck-and-neck now that both sides have failed at demonizing the other candidate. Also, EU reform seen as liar’s poker (with the hope that no one calls bluff) and the Bollywood wedding that has captivated a nation.