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Child Sex Tourism in Morocco
23/06/2011 - THE DEBATE

Child Sex Tourism in Morocco

An off-the-cuff remark by a former French education minister has thrown the spotlight onto sexual tourism in Morocco. In the France 24 Debate, we bring you an exclusive report from Marrakesh on the youths who fall prey out of economic necessity.
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Former French government minister investigated over child abuse claims
09/06/2011 - FRANCE

Former French government minister investigated over child abuse claims

Paris prosecutors launched a preliminary enquiry Wednesday into claims made by celebrity philosopher Luc Ferry (pictured) that a French former minister sexually abused boys in Morocco several years ago before fleeing potential charges.
Lisa F. Jackson, director of the documentary 'Sex Crimes Unit'
07/06/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Lisa F. Jackson, director of the documentary 'Sex Crimes Unit'

Armen Georgian speaks to Lisa F. Jackson, director of a new documentary on the HBO channel, "Sex Crimes Unit". Following the pre-trial hearing of former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, she analyses the pictures coming from the courtroom and the David-versus-Goliath imagery in the case.
French politician quizzed over Moroccan orgy claims
04/06/2011 - FRANCE

French politician quizzed over Moroccan orgy claims

Police in France's child protection brigade on Friday questioned French politician Luc Ferry over his allegations that a former minister molested boys during an orgy in Morocco.
Sex, scandal, top politician … nothing new there
18/06/2011 - POLITICS

Sex, scandal, top politician … nothing new there

After being accused of attempting to rape a New York City hotel maid, the reputation of IMF chief and French presidential hopeful Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been shattered. He joins a long list of politicians who have met a similar fate.
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Prosecutors want Berlusconi to stand trial
15/02/2011 - ITALY

Prosecutors want Berlusconi to stand trial

Milan prosecutors have requested that Italy’s beleaguered prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, stand trial in connection with allegations that he paid for sex with a 17-year-old girl and then used his influence to have her released from prison.
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Elections fraud in Egypt, war against drugs in Brazil, and how to shame a subway flasher
04/12/2010 - THE OBSERVERS

Elections fraud in Egypt, war against drugs in Brazil, and how to shame a subway flasher

Derek Thomson presents a news show produced exclusively from content provided by amateurs. Photos, videos and personal accounts from our network of Observers around the world - all checked by our staff in Paris. First run Saturdays at 8:10 am Paris time.
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Vatican to issue guidelines on sex abuse to bishops
19/11/2010 - RELIGION

Vatican to issue guidelines on sex abuse to bishops

The Vatican has announced prospective guidelines for the Catholic Church in order to combat sexual abuse of children by priests. Plans drawn up by the world’s top cardinals include screening priests and increasing cooperation with civil authorities.
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Pope summons cardinals for rare meeting at Vatican
20/11/2010 - CATHOLIC CHURCH

Pope summons cardinals for rare meeting at Vatican

Pope Benedict XVI met with over 100 cardinals at the Vatican on Friday to discuss issues of religious freedom and child sex abuse among other key issues. There will also be a ceremony Saturday to create 24 new cardinals.
Victims of priest abuse gather in protest outside Vatican
01/11/2010 - RELIGION

Victims of priest abuse gather in protest outside Vatican

Hundreds of victims of abuse by priests travelled from around the world to gather outside the Vatican on Sunday in protest of the Catholic Church's handling of sex abuse scandals involving children.
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