- FRANCE 24

08/02/2012 - FRANCE 2012

Controversy over Islam and Nazism: campaign turns nasty

Political tempers flare in France as a clash over civilizations turns into a dogfight in parliament. Also on the show: Nicolas Sarkozy has at least one vote for him, at least in theory. German Chancellor Angela Merkel has made no secret that she wants him re-elected - an unlikely bold move by the normally über-cautious leader.

02/02/2012 - TUNISIA

‘Temporary marriage’ on the rise in post-revolutionary Tunisia

In Tunisia, temporary unions, or "urfi" marriages, are officially illegal. But since the revolution, they have been on the rise as couples are seeking to relieve sexual frustrations in a conservative society while circumventing expensive weddings.

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30/01/2012 - CANADA

Canadian family sentenced for 'honour killings'

A Canadian jury on Sunday sentenced an Afghan father, mother and son to life in prison for killing the family's three teenage daughters, allegedly because they defied family rules on dress and socialising, as well as the father's first wife.

17/01/2012 - EGYPT

Islamists set to dominate Egyptian parliament

Egypt's first parliamentary elections since the fall of Hosni Mubarak are coming to a close. On January 23rd, two days after the anniversary of the revolution, the newly elected People's Assembly will hold its first session. With Islamists of various stripes holding a majority of seats, negotiations have already begun between parties to determine the shape of the new Parliament.

31/12/2011 - USA

New York Muslim leaders boycott mayor's interfaith event

A group of Muslim community leaders on Friday boycotted an interfaith breakfast organised by Mayor Bloomberg to protest against what they call racial profiling and violation of civil rights by the city’s police department.

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14/12/2011 - JERUSALEM

Al-Aqsa mosque ramp reopens amid controversy

Israel reopened a controversial access ramp to the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem on Wednesday, just 48 hours after it was closed amid safety concerns, prompting angry reactions among Muslims. No work has yet been done to reinforce the ramp.

11/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Afghanistan's holy day becomes a bloodbath

First, Afghanistan's holy day, Ashura, becomes a bloodbath as dozens are killed in the bombing of a Shia shrine. Also, we delve into a massive corruption scandal rocking Indian politics. Next, we investigate the tens of thousands of children being trafficked in China. Finally, we take a look at a very cute method of managing international relations - Chinese panda diplomacy to be exact!

10/12/2011 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Salafists fight secularism in Tunisia's universities

In Tunisia, conservative Islamists are becoming increasingly insistent - we look at protests held at one university in Manouba. Also, Libya’s Prime Minister and Tripoli's residents urge former fighters to put down their weapons and go home. Finally, Africa's biggest shopping complex opens in Morocco, but some fear it will drive a deeper wedge between the have's and have-nots.

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08/12/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Margot Badran, author of 'Feminism in Islam: Secular and Religious Convergences'

One of the iconic images of the Arab Spring has been the sight of women taking to the streets to protest. Annette Young talks to Margot Bradan, a specialist in women and Islam, about whether the rise of Islamist parties in the Arab world will see women once again sidelined in public life.

06/12/2011 - AFGHANISTAN

Triple bombings target Shiite Muslims

Three coordinated bombings struck Shiite pilgrims in Afghanistan on Tuesday. The attacks came as Shiites marked the Ashura holy day, a commemoration of the death of the Prophet Mohammed's grandson Hussein. The violence represents a watershed for Afghanistan, which had until now been relatively free from sectarian violence between its Sunni majority and Shiite minority.