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Sitting on the dock of the bay, waiting for the story
29/04/2011 - REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK - LIBYA

Sitting on the dock of the bay, waiting for the story

On assignment in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, FRANCE 24's Leela Jacinto chases a story in the country of sleep-deprived men.
Benghazi's Tahrir Square: Times Square style meets revolutionary zeal
25/04/2011 - REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK - LIBYA

Benghazi's Tahrir Square: Times Square style meets revolutionary zeal

Benghazi's newly named Tahrir Square is a local draw. There are photos of martyrs to gape at, flags to be waved, souvenirs for sale and revolutionary rap to keep up the emotional momentum while the battle rages on the front lines.
A rap song for the revolution
26/04/2011 - Reporter's notebook in Libya

A rap song for the revolution

When Muammar Gaddafi lost control of Benghazi, three aspiring Libyan rappers found themselves in the heart of history. FRANCE 24's Leela Jacinto discovers how one rap tune captured the soul of the Libyan revolution.
Benghazi: The long, loud road to revolution
20/09/2011 - Reporter's notebook in Libya

Benghazi: The long, loud road to revolution

Getting to the Libyan rebel-held city of Benghazi is quite a challenge, FRANCE 24's Leela Jacinto (pictured) discovers on the long road from Cairo. But the blasting Arabic music on the car stereo helps.
Reporter's notebook: Juba's hour has come
11/01/2011 - SUDAN

Reporter's notebook: Juba's hour has come

As the January 9 referendum on the independence of South Sudan nears, joyful anticipation builds in the region. France 24's reporter Melissa Bell tells the story.
Flying the Eurofighter and France's Rafale
05/12/2010 - Reporter’s Notebook

Flying the Eurofighter and France's Rafale

FRANCE 24 journalist Apoorva Prasad takes (simulated) flight in two of Europe's modern fighter planes in a cockpit comparison between the Eurofighter (pictured) and the Rafale.
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