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Inside Afghanistan's largest police academy
25/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Inside Afghanistan's largest police academy

French police officers train their counterparts in Afghan police schools as François Hollande promises to withdraw troops from the country by the end of the year. Next, in India, working conditions on tea estates come under scrutiny in the state of Assam. Finally, the world’s second-tallest building attracts the tourists - despite lying in an earthquake zone.
Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago
25/05/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago

Philip Crowther meets Rahm Emanuel, Mayor of Chicago and Former White House Chief of Staff to President Obama. He explains why in his opinion Barack Obama must be re-elected as president in November. He also tells us about the city of Chicago and explains why he thinks it is a great place to live.
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François Hollande: New president on the world stage
23/05/2012 - France 2012

François Hollande: New president on the world stage

As we head towards key parliamentary elections on June 10th and 17th, the new French president and government are making their first steps. François Hollande went to Berlin, the US and Brussels in the space of a week. A man elected after a campaign focused on domestic topics is now mostly busy with international issues, from the Greek crisis to the war in Afghanistan.
NATO endorses mid-2013 Afghan security handover
21/05/2012 - AFGHANISTAN

NATO endorses mid-2013 Afghan security handover

NATO leaders on Monday concluded a landmark summit in Chicago where they formally signed an agreement saying the organisation would put Afghan forces "in the lead for security nationwide" by mid-2013.
NATO shows unity on Afghan war after French exit plan
21/05/2012 - AFGHANISTAN

NATO shows unity on Afghan war after French exit plan

NATO leaders said Sunday that they would hand over the lead role in combat operations to Afghan forces across the country by mid-2013, in a bid to show a united front after France’s new president announced he would withdraw French troops early.
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Hollande faces NATO wrath over Afghan troop pullout
21/05/2012 - AFGHANISTAN

Hollande faces NATO wrath over Afghan troop pullout

French President François Hollande's vow to withdraw French troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2012, two years before NATO's planned pullout, was set to cause friction amongst NATO leaders as they met for a summit in Chicago on Sunday.
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Afghanistan to take centre stage at NATO summit
20/05/2012 - AFGHANISTAN

Afghanistan to take centre stage at NATO summit

A clear exit strategy for Afghanistan was set to dominate NATO summit talks in Chicago on Sunday, as leaders seek to to ensure the country is stable in time for a planned troop withdrawal in 2014.
Algeria's youth frustrated by high unemployment
19/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Algeria's youth frustrated by high unemployment

In Algeria, the government holds strong despite the tumult elsewhere in the region. However, some people are still suffering many of the grievances that sparked the Arab Spring. Our team went to meet young people struggling to find a job. Meanwhile, an NGO hits out at NATO over civilian deaths from air strikes during the conflict in Libya. Finally, could high speed rail be going off track in Morocco? Critics say a plan to bring TGV-style trains to the country is a waste of money.
Pakistan to attend NATO summit
16/05/2012 - PAKISTAN

Pakistan to attend NATO summit

Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will attend a NATO summit in the US this weekend as the two countries looked set to reach a deal on reopening supply lines to Afghanistan, closed after a NATO air strike killed 24 Pakistani soldiers in November.
General Stéphane Abrial, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, NATO
14/05/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

General Stéphane Abrial, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, NATO

What will be the impact of François Hollande's election on France's role in NATO? What is NATO's withdrawal strategy from Afghanistan? And what impact will European defence cuts have on NATO’s operations? General Stéphane Abrial, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, tells France 24's Philip Crowther what challenges lie ahead for the Atlantic Alliance, just days before the NATO summit in Chicago.
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