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The World this year: from the Arab Spring to the financial crisis
23/12/2011 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World this year: from the Arab Spring to the financial crisis

From the Arab Spring to the financial crisis, François Picard and his panel take a look back at the important events of 2011.
Japan declares 'cold shutdown' at Fukushima
16/12/2011 - JAPAN

Japan declares 'cold shutdown' at Fukushima

The tsunami-devastated Fukushima nuclear power plant has reached a stable state of "cold shutdown" and is no longer leaking substantial amounts of radiation, Japan's prime minister announced on Friday.
The best of our special reports in 2011
06/12/2011 - REPORTERS

The best of our special reports in 2011

The year 2011 was easily the most eventful in France 24’s short history. From the Arab revolutions to the death of Bin Laden, as well as the start of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, France 24’s reporters were present on all fronts.
Pakistan/US: heading for a break-up?
04/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Pakistan/US: heading for a break-up?

Anger reaches fever pitch on the streets of Pakistan after a NATO attack killed two dozen of its soldiers. How will Washington salvage ties? Meanwhile, the operator of Japan's damaged Fukushima plant says the meltdown may be worse than it first thought - an eyewitness report takes us to the heart of the damage. Finally, we head to South Korea where the state offers substantial rewards to people who grass up law-breakers.
Journalist makes fun of Green Party candidate Eva Joly's accent
02/12/2011 - MEDIAWATCH FRANCE

Journalist makes fun of Green Party candidate Eva Joly's accent

MEDIAWATCH FRANCE, December 2nd. In today's show, French dailies comment on Fukushima's latest publicity stunt, a journalist makes fun of Green Party candidate Eva Joly's accent, we take a look at this year's best tweets, French talk show host Jean-Luc Delarue announces he has stomach cancer, and UMP leader Jean-François Copé stuns struggling French citizens with a lavish wedding list.
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Journalists take the Fukushima tour
22/11/2011 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Journalists take the Fukushima tour

Radioactivity may not be visible to the human eye, but TV cameras have been let into the Fukushima no man's land for the first time. We also take a look at the little-known plight of Cambodia's Cham Muslims, who were nearly exterminated under the Khmer Rouge regime. Finally, we head to the Chinese park that is said to have inspired the majestic setting of the blockbuster film "Avatar".
Atomic energy: should Europe abandon nuclear power? (part 2)
17/11/2011 - THE DEBATE

Atomic energy: should Europe abandon nuclear power? (part 2)

The future of nuclear power is in question once again. Power plants around the world are being subjected to strict safety checks. Europe is somewhat divided on the issue. France is traditionally nuclear power's biggest cheerleader, but a new deal between the Socialists and the Green party means this could be about to change.
Atomic energy: should Europe abandon nuclear power?
17/11/2011 - THE DEBATE

Atomic energy: should Europe abandon nuclear power?

The future of nuclear power is in question once again. Power plants around the world are being subjected to strict safety checks. Europe is somewhat divided on the issue. France is traditionally nuclear power's biggest cheerleader, but a new deal between the Socialists and the Green party means this could be about to change.
Fresh concerns at Fukushima power plant
02/11/2011 - JAPAN

Fresh concerns at Fukushima power plant

Officials at Japan’s Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant said Wednesday that radioactive particles had been detected at the tsunami-damaged facility, prompting fears that unexpected nuclear fission could be underway. No outside leaks have been reported.
Japan to spend at least $13 billion on nuclear clean-up
20/10/2011 - JAPAN

Japan to spend at least $13 billion on nuclear clean-up

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda said the government had earmarked at least 1 trillion yen ($13 billion) to decontaminate the area surrounding the Daiichi nuclear plant in Fukushima, which was hit by an earthquake and tsunami in March.
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