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November 15, 2017 The fall of Mugabe? Zimbabwe military detains president
This time, it finally looks like the end for Robert Mugabe. Zimbabwe's 93-year old president has not spoken since the military moved in overnight and seized key points of the capital Harare. They insist it's not a coup - but it sure looks like one. Some might even call it a palace coup, since it's supporters of newly ousted vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa versus those close to 52-year-old First Lady Grace Mugabe. What's next for a country that was once the breadbasket of southern Africa? Produced by Daniel BARNEY, Alessandro XENOS, Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
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November 14, 2017 Divided Kingdom: UK Parliament, Cabinet at odds over Brexit
It was a particularly long day for Britain's embattled prime minister. In parliament, Theresa May has to fend off challenges within her own party. As the clock ticks on negotiations with Brussels, the turmoil's not only within the Commons but also the cabinet after The Mail on Sunday reported that former Tory leadership rivals Boris Johnson and Michael Gove sent May a joint letter with apparent instructions on how to run Brexit. What response can we expected from the PM? How safe is her job? Produced by Daniel BARNEY, Ivana SCATOLA and François PICARD.
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November 13, 2017 Paris attacks: Two years later, France grapples with how to fight terror
Two years on, France remembers the 130 killed, along with the survivors of the shootings at the Bataclan concert hall, the national stadium and at the terraces of Right Bank cafés. The new normal includes beefed-up anti-terror laws and the rout of jihadists on the battlefield in Iraq and Syria. The IS group may be on the run, but are we any better at counter-radicalization? In a year that's seen attacks most notably in Manchester, London and Barcelona, are we any the wiser as to what to do? Produced by Daniel BARNEY, Maya-Anaïs YATAGHÈNE, François PICARD.
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November 09, 2017 Trump in China: US president hails 'great chemistry' with Xi Jinping
Once upon a time, there was a China-bashing US presidential candidate. A year and a day later, Donald J. Trump is feted in Beijing, blaming trade imbalances on his predecessors and only really applying pressure on his hosts over North Korea. How much has Trump changed his tune? The two leaders also announced more than $250 billion worth of business deals. Just how interdependent are the world's two largest economies? What's the real balance of power when it comes to trade? Produced by Charles WENTE, Ivana SCATOLA, Francois PICARD.
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November 08, 2017 The Louvre in Abu Dhabi – the world's most visited art museum goes global
The world's most visited art museum is going global. France's president is on hand to inaugurate the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the project billed as a bridge between civilisations. It's a mega-project dating back more than a decade... at a cost of €580 million. But how much can it accomplish? What are the terms of the deal with the Gulf emirate? And what does France's most visited tourist attraction contribute to art? Produced by Charles WENTE, Ivana SCATOLA, Francois PICARD.
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November 07, 2017 Paradise Papers: How to stop tax avoidance
From the ICIJ, the same consortium of journalists and media outlets that brought you Luxleaks and the Panama Papers, now comes the Paradise Papers. Everyone from Lewis Hamilton and Bono to Apple and Nike seem to pay less than their fair share - and this time, it's all above board. The European Union has announced it's going to draw up a tax haven blacklist. But it's anyone's guess if member states can agree on a definition of a tax haven and how they can enforce it. Produced by Daniel BARNEY, Alessandro XENOS, Christopher DAVIS.
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November 06, 2017 House of Saud: The meteoric rise of Mohammed bin Salman
It's a palace purge in Riyadh, with implications well beyond Saudi Arabia's borders. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is cleaning house with the firing and sometimes jailing of royal family insiders who include billionaire businessmen and the head of the National Guard. Does it signal a shift in policy? Or is it little more than the 32-year-old heir's cementing of power ahead of an ascension to the throne that could come sooner rather than later? Produced by Charles WENTE, Alessandro XENOS, Christopher DAVIS.
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November 02, 2017 Balfour Declaration: 100 years on, UK's Jewish homeland statement still divides
This Thursday marks the 100th anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, a British pledge that many feel paved the way for the creation of the state of Israel. To this day, that declaration remains hugely divisive - it’s seen as a betrayal by Palestinians, but celebrated by Israel. Protests took place in the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem as thousands of Palestinians called on the British government to apologise. Produced by Charles WENTE, Ivana SCATOLA, Rochelle FERGUSON BOUYAHI
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November 02, 2017 Crimes against journalists: 900 reporters killed in past decade
November 2nd is the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. The UN-recognised day shines the spotlight on the extremely low global conviction rate for violent crimes against journalists and media workers. Over the last 11 years, more than 900 journalists have been killed for bringing news to the public, with just one in ten cases leading to a conviction. Produced by Charles WENTE, Ivana SCATOLA and Rochelle FERGUSON BOUYAHI
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November 01, 2017 After the New York attack: Extreme vetting or racial profiling?
New York is reeling from its most serious terror attack since 9/11. The death toll stands at eight dead and 11 injured. The nature of the attack has more in common with the recent atrocities carried out in the European cities of Barcelona, Berlin, London and Nice: trucks, driven into crowds. Donald Trump's reaction has been to make political capital by criticising the immigration system and promising a tougher merit-based vetting system. Our panel discuss how to keep America safe. Produced by Daniel BARNEY, Alessandro XENOS, Christopher DAVIS.
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