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18/11/2011 - REPORTERS

After Afghanistan: U.S. Marines back from the frontline

A few weeks ago, FRANCE 24 filmed the first American unit to pull out of Afghanistan: the Marines of the "Darkside" battalion. In this follow-up report, we meet the same Marines again as they set foot back on American soil and witness their joys, fears and frustrations.

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30/09/2011 - REPORTERS

EXCLUSIVE: With the U.S. Marines in Afghanistan, last days in enemy territory

After ten years at war, the United States has begun to pull its troops out of Afghanistan. In Helmand province, one of the most dangerous parts of the country, our reporters embedded with the very first unit to pull out: the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines. Codename: Darkside.

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30/06/2011 - reporters

The 'French dream' of Tunisia’s illegal immigrants

After the revolution that toppled former President Ben Ali, some 23,000 Tunisians crossed over illegally to the Italian island of Lampedusa. Many have stayed in Italy, others made their way to France. France 24 caught up in Paris with the same group of migrants we filmed in Tunisia in March.

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18/06/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Elaine Sciolino, ex-Paris bureau chief for the New York Times and author of 'La Séduction'

Cyril Vanier meets Elaine Sciolino, former Paris bureau chief for the New York Times and author of "La Séduction : How the French Play the Game of Life". She argues that seduction is the key to understanding France - not just how the French relate to each other, but also how they conduct business and elect politicians.

21/04/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

EXCLUSIVE - Mustapha Abdel Jalil, leader of the Libyan Transitional National Council

During his visit to Paris, the leader of the Libyan Transitional National Council, Mustapha Abdel Jalil, gave France 24 an exclusive interview. Mustapha Abdel Jalil met French President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Elysée palace and invited him to Benghazi to support the rebels.

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25/03/2011 - EXCLUSIVE REPORT

Libya, the battle of the East (part 2)

For over a week, rebel forces have been gaining ground on the eastern coast. But it is just a matter of time before government troops launch a counter-offensive.

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25/03/2011 - EXCLUSIVE REPORT

Libya, the battle of the East (part 1)

In the desert, anti-Gaddafi rebels launch their attack. For several days they seem unstoppable, Libya’s fate hangs in the balance. Having gained control of the east, the rebels move west, convinced that victory is close. Our reporters followed the advance of these young men who decided to grab a weapon and join the rebellion.

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02/03/2011 - LIBYA

Inside the revolutionary stronghold in Benghazi

In Benghazi, Libya's second-largest city and one of the first to fall under rebel control, dissidents are scrambling to get organised. After Gaddafi's former Justice Minister announced the creation of a national transition council based in Benghazi, our reporters wanted to find out what that council is doing. They take us inside dissident headquarters in the city.

28/01/2011 - REPORTERS

Tunisia after Ben Ali

After 23 years under Ben Ali’s rule, Tunisians begin to grapple with freedoms never dreamed of. Our reporters bring you the first few days of the new Tunisia.

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18/01/2011 - TUNISIA

Protesters call for an end to Ben Ali's RCD party

The smell of tear gas was again present in the streets of the Tunisian capital on Tuesday. Protesters had gathered close to the Interior Ministry, demanding that the RCD party of former President Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali be disbanded. Report by France 24's correspondents Cyril Vanier, Norredine Bezziou and Tatiana Massaad.