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The World This Week - June 15th, 2012

While Europe holds its breath ahead of a Greek election that’s very much up in the air, the French and the Germans trade barbs over how to save the euro. Also, the Muslim Brotherhood’s ambiguous reaction to the dissolution of parliament, and why France’s new First Partner should apologise to François Hollande.

  • Anne Bagamery. Senior Editor, International Herald Tribune;
  • Vivienne Walt. Contributor, Time Magazine;
  • Craig Copetas. Paris-based journalist;
  • Ana Navarro Pedro. Paris Correspondent, Visao.

Produced by François Picard, Anelise Borges, Mary Colombel, Elom Marcel Toble.

Watch the second part here.

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.
The World This Week - 25 January (part 2)
25/01/2013 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - 25 January (part 2)

Beyond the principle of sending women into combat, there’s the practical reality. Craig Copetas says the ones he’s met at the front are fierce! Also, France calls for backup in Mali, the surprise story of Israel’s general election, and David Cameron lights the EU referendum fuse.

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