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Chirac verdict: 'Guilty?! Me?!'
16/12/2011 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Chirac verdict: 'Guilty?! Me?!'

France's papers report on the historic guilty verdict for former French President Jacques Chirac. His political career now gets a damaging footnote: a two-year suspended sentence. And the US withdrawal from Iraq also gets full coverage. That's the focus for this French press review, Friday 16th December 2011.
Reed Brody, spokesperson for Human Rights Watch
17/09/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Reed Brody, spokesperson for Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch has uncovered hundreds of letters in the Libyan foreign ministry proving that the Gaddafi regime directly aided the rendition program carried out by the CIA after the 9/11 attacks. The documents expose how the CIA rendered suspects to the Libyan authorities, knowing they would be tortured. To discuss this, Douglas Herbert speaks to Reed Brody, spokesperson for Human Rights Watch.
Reed Brody, legal advisor and spokesperson for Human Rights Watch
12/07/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Reed Brody, legal advisor and spokesperson for Human Rights Watch

Douglas Herbert meets Reed Brody, legal advisor and spokesperson for Human Rights Watch. The human rights group cites 'overwhelming evidence' that former President George W. Bush ordered the use of torture in a new report. They are pressuring President Barack Obama to prosecute him and members of his former administration.
Elliott Abrams, former deputy national security adviser to George W. Bush
13/06/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Elliott Abrams, former deputy national security adviser to George W. Bush

Douglas Herbert speaks to Elliott Abrams, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and former deputy national security adviser to George W. Bush. He gives us his point of view on Barack Obama's Middle East policy and on the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Bush cancels Geneva speech 'fearing' possible torture charges
05/02/2011 - WAR CRIMES

Bush cancels Geneva speech 'fearing' possible torture charges

Former US President George W. Bush cancelled a trip to Geneva over the risk of legal action against him for the alleged torture of suspected militants at Guantanamo Bay, rights groups said Saturday. He was scheduled to address a Jewish charity gala.
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Hans Blix, Chair of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission
24/11/2010 - THE INTERVIEW

Hans Blix, Chair of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission

Armen Georgian meets Hans Blix, Chair of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission and former head of the UN's weapons inspection team in Iraq. Dr Blix shares his thoughts on the legality of the 2003 Iraq invasion, and talks about the current global threat posed by weapons of mass destruction.
THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, November the 12th - part 2
12/11/2010 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, November the 12th - part 2

After voters back home, Barack Obama’s now lost his lustre abroad, failing to woo his counterparts at the G-20 summit in Seoul. Also, a folksy George W. Bush times his return to coincide with the Democrats’ thumping in the midterm elections, Ireland’s troubles and why Iraq’s violent, fractious, and drawn-out manner of choosing a new government may have a bright side. Joining François Picard in The World This Week are Eric Pfanner, Christopher Dickey, Judah Grunstein and Dave Clarke.
THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, November the 12th - part 1
12/11/2010 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

THE WORLD THIS WEEK - Friday, November the 12th - part 1

After voters back home, Barack Obama’s now lost his lustre abroad, failing to woo his counterparts at the G-20 summit in Seoul. Also, a folksy George W. Bush times his return to coincide with the Democrats’ thumping in the midterm elections, Ireland’s troubles and why Iraq’s violent, fractious, and drawn-out manner of choosing a new government may have a bright side. Joining François Picard in The World This Week are Eric Pfanner, Christopher Dickey, Judah Grunstein and Dave Clarke.
Can Bush redeem himself? (part 2)
11/11/2010 - THE DEBATE

Can Bush redeem himself? (part 2)

As George W. Bush breaks a two-year silence since leaving the White House to plug “Decision Points”, can the former US president make something of a political comeback with his memoirs? The France 24 Debate looks at the book and the man with guests that include a member of Republicans abroad and Radio France International's former Washington bureau chief.
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Can Bush redeem himself?
11/11/2010 - THE DEBATE

Can Bush redeem himself?

As George W. Bush breaks a two-year silence since leaving the White House to plug “Decision Points”, can the former US president make something of a political comeback with his memoirs? The France 24 Debate looks at the book and the man with guests that include a member of Republicans abroad and Radio France International's former Washington bureau chief.
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