Algerian opposition groups have called for widespread protests on Saturday, ignoring a government ban on demonstrations. But can a fractious opposition replicate the successful uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt?
In the Parisian suburb of Montreuil, 14 Roma men were ordered to leave French territory after a police roundup in August. Lawyers say their case proves the government is behind a discriminatory and illegal policy of expulsions.
Hosting the G8 and G20 summits will cost Canada around 770 million euros, and while journalists may enjoy reclining around an artificial lake and getting a taste of Canada in a costly media centre, the Canadian public is far from impressed.
Nelson Rand, FRANCE 24 correspondent in Bangkok, is recovering well after he was shot three times while covering clashes between troops and anti-government protesters in the Thai capital.
