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A big hurrah for the Robin Hood tax
29/09/2011 - IN THE PAPERS INTERNATIONAL

A big hurrah for the Robin Hood tax

In today's international papers, we look at the prospect of a Tobin tax on financial transactions, women's (lack of) rights in Saudi Arabia, and a plane hijacker who was finally caught - after 40 years on the run.
Violent crackdown on Amazon protests in Bolivia
28/09/2011 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Violent crackdown on Amazon protests in Bolivia

There’s outrage in Bolivia after a heavy-handed crackdown on peaceful protesters campaigning to protect indigenous lands. In the US, the trial of Michael Jackson’s former doctor sheds light on the last, lonely days of a megastar. Finally, our correspondent follows Republican presidential hopeful Buddy Roemer on his campaign trail.
Morales suspends highway construction after protests by Amazon Indians
27/09/2011 - BOLIVIA

Morales suspends highway construction after protests by Amazon Indians

Bolivian President Evo Morales suspended plans to build a highway through a nature preserve where thousands of Amazon Indians make their home after clashes erupted between Indians and police during a protest march on Sunday.
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Bolivian police free Amazon highway protesters
26/09/2011 - BOLIVIA

Bolivian police free Amazon highway protesters

Bolivian police on Monday freed hundreds of Amazon Indians arrested in a protest march against the proposed construction of a highway through a nature reserve, after local residents blocked runways to prevent them from being flown away.
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Police teargas Indians in Amazon highway protest
26/09/2011 - BOLIVIA

Police teargas Indians in Amazon highway protest

Police used teargas and truncheons Sunday to disperse hundreds of Amazon Indians on a months-long march to the Bolivian capital La Paz to protest against the building of a highway through a forest reserve where Indians have lived for centuries.
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Too hot to handle
30/04/2011 - ENVIRONMENT

Too hot to handle

This week, Environment comes to you to Essonne, one of the French regions scorching from summer temperatures in spring. As groundwater reserves dip to worrying lows, we meet local farmers to find out more. We also focus on China, where water from flood plains in the south is being rerouted north, and Bolivia, where drought is threatening the quinoa crop.
Haiti: radio journalist fights gang violence
05/01/2011 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Haiti: radio journalist fights gang violence

January 12 marks the first anniversary of the devastating Haitian earthquake that left more than 200,000 dead and the country in ruins. But one of the biggest problems is not just lack of food or shelter but the fact there is no rule of law means in many areas. As a result, women are raped with impunity and the gangs are running the show. France 24's Nathan King heads out with a local journalist and activist who's trying to bring about calm to the streets.
Morales scraps fuel price hike after violent protests
01/01/2011 - BOLIVIA

Morales scraps fuel price hike after violent protests

Faced with growing public unrest, Bolivian President Evo Morales scrapped a government decree Friday that would have seen fuel prices increase by 73 per cent. The decision came after days of violent protests across the country.
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Bolivia protests escalate over fuel price hike
31/12/2010 - BOLIVIA

Bolivia protests escalate over fuel price hike

Protesters furious at government plans to raise fuel prices in Bolivia have taken to the streets across the country, clashing with police and bringing transport to a halt.
2010: a year in the Americas
29/12/2010 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

2010: a year in the Americas

With the year about to end, it's time for us to cast an eye back to the last 12 months and take a look at the stories that have shaped 2010. With airports in Europe and the States shutting down thanks to heavy snow, our France 24 correspondents head to Montreal airport which prides itself for not allowing the white stuff to get in the way.
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