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Strike over austerity plans shuts down Athens transport
17/01/2012 - GREECE

Strike over austerity plans shuts down Athens transport

Striking workers disrupted transport in Athens Tuesday, halting the metro and ferry systems to protest against austerity plans, as EU, IMF and European Central Bank officials began reviewing Greek accounts ahead of a planned €130 billion rescue deal.
Can SeaFrance be saved?
03/01/2012 - THE WEEK IN FRANCE

Can SeaFrance be saved?

In France, the "Karachigate" plot thickens as some continue to believe French President Nicolas Sarkozy could potentially be implicated in a scandal over illegal arms deal kickbacks. Next, SeaFrance employees are in a last-ditch bid to save their ferry company from collapse. Finally, a mini legal revolution is underway in the courts with the introduction of more citizen juries.
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'Kings of the blues'
23/12/2011 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

'Kings of the blues'

In this look at the French press: Sarkozy's move to deploy police to replace striking airport security staff; the Paris-Ankara row over Armenia 'genocide' bill; and the French are down in the dumps because of the economic crisis, one survey makes them 'Kings of the Blues'. That's the focus for Friday 23rd December 2011.
Abdurrahim el-Keib elected as new Libyan leader
05/11/2011 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Abdurrahim el-Keib elected as new Libyan leader

Libya's interim government elects a US-educated academic to oversee the dawn of democracy, a move likely to reassure the West. Also, we hop on Algeria's brand-new metro system, 30 long years in the making. Finally, we look at the struggle against sexual harassment in Morocco, where women are turning to social networks to overturn an embedded taboo.
Anti-austerity strikes disrupt public services
11/10/2011 - FRANCE

Anti-austerity strikes disrupt public services

Large parts of the French public sector, including transport lines in and out of Paris, were severely affected by industrial action on Tuesday in protest of the government’s austerity measures.
China halts new rail projects in wake of deadly crash
11/08/2011 - CHINA

China halts new rail projects in wake of deadly crash

Chinese authorities announced late Wednesday that they have halted all new railway construction projects and reduced existing speed limits on newly built high-speed lines in the wake of a July 23 train crash that left 40 dead.
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High-speed rail - at what cost?
31/07/2011 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

High-speed rail - at what cost?

In China, a fatal high-speed rail crash has led some to question whether the price of the country's breakneck development is too high. Also, the smashing of a human trafficking ring in China leads to the release of dozens of children. Finally, we take a closer look at Pakistan’s glamorous new foreign minister.
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Government blames signaling flaws in bid to fend off criticism
28/07/2011 - CHINA

Government blames signaling flaws in bid to fend off criticism

Railway officials on Thursday blamed Saturday’s fatal train crash on faulty signal equipment and human error, in the wake of a public outcry over the government handling of the aftermath of the tragedy, in which at least 39 people died.
High-speed train crash leaves dozens dead
24/07/2011 - CHINA

High-speed train crash leaves dozens dead

A bullet train that crashed into a stalled train on a bridge in the eastern province of Zhejiang on Saturday left at least 35 people dead and injured hundreds more, according to the Xinhua official news agency.
Gender segregation on Israeli buses continues despite ruling
13/07/2011 - ISRAEL

Gender segregation on Israeli buses continues despite ruling

In January, the Israeli Supreme Court ruled that gender segregation on bus lines serving ultra-Orthodox neighbourhoods is illegal. Posters were put up on buses to remind men that women have the right to sit wherever they want. Six months on, change is somewhat noticeable; but in practice women riding the tHaredi ("God-fearing") bus lines usually sit at the back.
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