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Racism in Israel: 'the price of incitement'
25/05/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Racism in Israel: 'the price of incitement'

Violence against African migrants this week in Tel Aviv has sparked angry debate in Israel. Haaretz is accusing members of Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party of "incitement". That - and the latest on the Facebook IPO fiasco - is the focus for this look at the world's papers this Friday 25th May, 2012.
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Mexico: Immigration to US slows significantly
01/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Mexico: Immigration to US slows significantly

There is no place like home. A new study reveals more Mexicans are now returning to their home country than migrating to the US. We also discover the new rules for the US secret service after the recent prostitution scandal in Colombia. Finally, we focus on the lighter side of President Obama.
Hollande calls limiting economic immigration 'essential'
27/04/2012 - FRENCH ELECTIONS 2012

Hollande calls limiting economic immigration 'essential'

France's Socialist presidential candidate François Hollande said Friday that limiting illegal immigration during an economic crisis was "essential". Immigration has been a key issue since the far right’s strong showing in the election’s first round.
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Black and Republican
25/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Black and Republican

In the US, can Republicans convince black conservatives to vote against President Obama? We take a look. Next, we discover a company offering tours of the US-Mexican border. Finally, there is hope for the grey whale - thousands of them are thriving in the Pacific Ocean. We bring you some fantastic images as breeding season gets underway.
Europe's far right: from fringe to mainstream (part 2)
24/04/2012 - THE DEBATE

Europe's far right: from fringe to mainstream (part 2)

They say multiculturalism has failed. They say mass immigration is a threat to national identity. They don't trust the European Union or their own elected leaders. This is the modern face of the far-right. Marine Le Pen is the perfect example of how the far-right has moved from the fringe to the mainstream across Western Europe. Laura Baines and her panel discuss how this trend has emerged, and whether it is set to continue.
Europe's far right: from fringe to mainstream
24/04/2012 - THE DEBATE

Europe's far right: from fringe to mainstream

They say multiculturalism has failed. They say mass immigration is a threat to national identity. They don't trust the European Union or their own elected leaders. This is the modern face of the far-right. Marine Le Pen is the perfect example of how the far-right has moved from the fringe to the mainstream across Western Europe. Laura Baines and her panel discuss how this trend has emerged, and whether it is set to continue.
France, welcome no more?
06/04/2012 - REPORTERS

France, welcome no more?

Is France still a welcoming country for foreigners? Over the past ten years, it has certainly become more difficult to be a legal immigrant in France. What is the impact of this policy on the daily lives of immigrants? To find out, our reporters went to meet three of them.
'Illegal' Roma teenager wins French 'best apprentice' award
03/04/2012 - FRANCE - IMMIGRATION

'Illegal' Roma teenager wins French 'best apprentice' award

Cristina Dumitru was told she would get her coveted "carte de séjour", a short-term residency permit, the day after the French Senate awarded her a prize for being the best apprentice in her professional field. No coincidence, says the teenager.
France under threat?
03/04/2012 - THE DEBATE

France under threat?

With sting operations, arrests, and deportations, French authorities are firing on all cylinders against Islamist extremists. But has the reaction to the Toulouse shootings gone too far? The opposition accuses Nicolas Sarkozy of deliberately labouring the point to fuel his surge in the polls.
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NATO under fire for 'failing to aid' stricken migrant boat
30/03/2012 - LIBYA

NATO under fire for 'failing to aid' stricken migrant boat

An EU rights group has slammed NATO for ‘failing to aid' a migrant boat adrift in the Mediterranean Sea for two weeks during last year's military campaign against Libya. Only 9 of 72 on board survived.
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