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Arrai TV, Gaddafi's last mouthpiece
01/10/2011 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Arrai TV, Gaddafi's last mouthpiece

First, in Libya, we take a look at the TV channel that continues to be ousted leader Muammar Gaddafi’s mouthpiece. Next, France and Morocco join forces and get to work on a high-speed rail network built with French know-how. Finally, the Tangiers international jazz festival in Morocco has become the darling of jazz enthusiasts around the world.
Beijing calls for fiscal discipline
14/08/2011 - THE WEEK IN ASIA

Beijing calls for fiscal discipline

First, Beijing tells America and Europe to gets its fiscal houses in order and end their addiction to credit. Next, China's high-speed rail ambition grinds to a halt following a deadly accident. Finally, we visit one Chinese island that takes those with a taste for the high-life a step beyond paradise.
French high-speed rail crosses Pyrenees for first time
20/12/2010 - TRANSPORT

French high-speed rail crosses Pyrenees for first time

The prospect of travelling from Paris to Barcelona by train in less than five hours is finally within reach, after a stretch of high-speed rail between France and Spain was opened on Sunday.
Passenger sues French rail company after missing train
11/12/2010 - FRANCE

Passenger sues French rail company after missing train

France’s national rail company has been ordered to compensate one of its travellers and his law firm employers approximately 5,000 euros after he missed his train. A track switch error is at the heart of this unusual payout.
Eyeing US contracts, France railway 'regrets' WWII deportations
13/11/2010 - FRANCE

Eyeing US contracts, France railway 'regrets' WWII deportations

With an eye on lucrative contracts in the United States, France's national railway company SNCF has publicly expressed regret for its role in deporting tens of thousands of Jews to extermination camps during World War II.
Conspiracy theory in Italy claims Berlusconi attack was faked
23/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Conspiracy theory in Italy claims Berlusconi attack was faked

FRENCH PRESS REVIEW: A YouTube video circulating online claims that the recent attack on Silvio Berlusconi was faked in order to give the Italian Prime Minister a boost in the polls.
Who is to blame for travel chaos?
22/12/2009 - IN THE PAPERS

Who is to blame for travel chaos?

French Press Review: Almost all of the national papers in France lead with the break-down of rail services locally, nationally and internationally in the past few days.
“Chirac prepares his counter-attack”
02/11/2009 - French Press Review

“Chirac prepares his counter-attack”

In today’s French press review, we look at various reactions about the trial of the former French President.
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