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May 02, 2018 Why May 68 still matters: Fifty years on, France remembers iconic movement
What's left of May 68? Fifty years ago today, French students occupied Nanterre University. They would change France forever, through protests and riots, calls for freedom and a challenge to an established order that had never been challenged by its own children. How have the ideals of yesteryear morphed into the reality of today? 50 years ago, it was an ideological battle for more freedom, equality and an open society. What's left of that in today's student and union movements in France? Produced by Charles WENTE, Tommaso MAZZANTI and Laure FOURQUET.
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May 01, 2018 Moment of Truth: Can Armenia pull off a peaceful revolution?
Armenians were promised a new leader this Tuesday, but will have to wait. Nikol Pashinyan will try again next week but there may be other candidates for PM. In parliament, he stuck to the call of the protesters outside: the fight against corruption, poverty, and collusion between the ruling Republican Party and oligarchs who long backed former leader Sargsyan. Pashinyan stresses that Armenia is different from other ex-Soviet republics and he's got no beef with Russia. Can reform come peacefully? Produced by Daniel BARNEY, Tommaso MAZZANTI and Laure FOURQUET.
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April 30, 2018 The Windrush Scandal: UK Home Secretary forced out over deportation quotas
The Windrush scandal has left citizens wondering if it's all gone too far in the Britain where rising anti-immigrant sentiment led to Brexit. The Home Secretary when the policy was decided was Theresa May. But it's her successor Amber Rudd who's now fallen after The Guardian exposed proof of the quotas Rudd denied knowing about. Many argue that what led to those quotas in 2015 led to Brexit a year later: a sharp rise in immigration over two decades. Now, with Windrush, will attitudes change? Produced by Daniel BARNEY, Tommaso MAZZANTI and Laure FOURQUET.
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April 26, 2018 New form of anti-Semitism? Open French letter sparks controversy
Is France subject to a new form of anti-Semitism? The recent murder of an 85-year old Holocaust survivor by intruders who shouted "Allah Akbar" has now been followed by an open letter that denounces a new form of anti-Semitism and calls on Muslims to renounce writings in the Coran that incite to hatred and murder of Jews. This has triggered a sharp backlash in a country that's home to Europe's largest Muslim and largest Jewish populations. Is anti-Semitism on the rise in France? Produced by Michele BARBERO, Alessandro XENOS, Laure FOURQUET.
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April 25, 2018 Macron in Washington: Can he change Trump's foreign policy?
French President Emmanuel Macron is in Washington to discuss the Middle East, trade, and North Korea. Can his charm offensive confirm Trump to change his foreign policy? Our panelists weigh in. Produced by Daniel BARNEY, Selina SYKES, and Laure FOURQUET.
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April 25, 2018 Macron on Capitol Hill: Speech before Congress emphasises 'democratic values'
As Brexit nears, Emmanuel Macron is firmly establishing France as the nation worthy of the special relationship with Washington. We review Macron's Wednesday speech before the US Congress, where he spelled out differences on trade, the environment and urged Donald Trump's America to stay in the global game. But did the message really resonate? Produced by Yann PUSZTAI, Tatiana REITER, and Laure FOURQUET.
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April 23, 2018 Macron meets Trump: A state visit with discord on the horizon?
Macron meets Trump in Washington. The French president is the first to make a state visit there under the Trump administration. Some say it’s a symbol of the "bromance" betweent the two men, born at last year's Bastille Day parade when Trump was Macron's guest. Macron is called the Trump whisperer by some who think he has a way of getting through to Trump other leaders can only dream of. Will he get through to Trump on the thorny dossiers that the two disagree on? Iran, trade and climate change? Produced by Yi Song, Tommaso Mazzanti and Laure Fourquet.
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April 19, 2018 Turkey's rush to the polls: Erdogan calls snap election to cement his power
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced he's bringing forward the elections - his aim is to cement his hold on power. His ambition is to become an executive president. Erdogan's critics say this is a term that merely dresses up the basic role of a dictator: the same man hires, fires and decides. Supporters of Erdogan perhaps see no problem - but international observers share the concern of those inside Turkey who are already under pressure because they disagree with the government. Produced by Yi SONG, Tommaso MAZZANTI and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
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April 18, 2018 Cuba without a Castro: A new country on the horizon?
Cuba is preparing its change of leadership. Miguel Diaz-Canel is the sole candidate to be the next president, which will bring an end to the Castro brothers' six-decade grip on power. The post-Castro era is being hailed. But will this be change Cubans can believe in? Or will it simply be more of the same? Produced by Yi SONG, Tommaso MAZZANTI and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
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April 17, 2018 Macron's Europe: French president compares EU divisions to 'civil war'
France now has its pro-reform president, Germany has its grand coalition. With Brexit ahead and populists on the rise, welcome to what some see as a "now or never" week for Europe. Emmanuel Macron has spelled out his vision of a tighter-knit EU in a speech before the European Parliament. Macron is hoping to convince Merkel's CDU to get onboard a common EU budget, but the Bundestag does not seem friendly to this idea. We ask our panel: is it already too late for more European integration? Produced by Yann PUSZTAI, Tommaso MAZZANTI and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
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