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August 23, 2017 The battle over posted workers: Macron on tour to convince EU leaders
French President Emmanuel Macron is in Salzburg where he has kicked off his tour to convince EU leaders to curb so-called posted workers rules. The rules allow for people to work abroad, but with the same low wages and benefits as they have at home. Macron’s Austrian hosts, who are contending with a robust far-right, wholeheartedly back the French leader, but nations further to the east less so. What if there's no compromise? Produced by Michele BARBERO, Alessandro XENOS, Laure FOURQUET.
48 min
August 22, 2017 New president, old war: Trump outlines his strategy for Afghanistan
The longest war in US history just got longer. Donald Trump has long been sceptical of US military involvement in Afghanistan, which he once called a complete waste. But on Monday he reaffirmed his commitment to the intervention. The president offered few specifics on just how that would play out, refusing to set a deadline for withdrawal, and leaving the door open for more US troops to go in. So what's different about Trump's plan for Afghanistan? And will it work? Produced by Michaele BARBERO, François WIBAUX and Laure FOURQUET.
48 min
August 21, 2017 What's next for the "Islamic State Group"?
The fight against the Islamic State group in the Middle East does seem to be working.
Isis has already lost its home base of Mosul in Iraq. And is now facing an international-coalition offensive in its de-facto Syrian capital of Raqqa.
But could the collapse of the IS group on its home turf be increasing the threat of terrorism in the West? Produced by Michele Barbero, Yena LEE and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN
46 min
August 18, 2017 Spain attacks - Can Europe prepare for vehicle-ramming terror attacks?
The terror attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils this week are the latest in a string of vehicle-ramming attacks in Europe. Do Europeans need to be better prepared for this kind of attack or is sticking to business as usual the best way to respond to such acts of terror? How can intelligence services thwart low-cost attacks on soft targets that require little preparation? Produced by David RICH, Selina SYKES and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN
10 min
August 16, 2017 US racial tensions: How far should freedom of speech be stretched?
US President Donald Trump has sparked fury after calling some of the participants in the racist Charlottesville rally “very fine people”, blaming also the anti-racist protestors for the violence that ensued, suggesting there is a moral equivalency between the two sides. Can Trump be considered a racist for the remarks? And how far can freedom of speech be stretched? Produced by David RICH, Selina SYKES and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN
18 min
August 15, 2017 India and Pakistan mark 70 years of independence: Can the two countries ever reconcile?
Will India and Pakistan ever be friends? As the two countries celebrate 70 years since they gained their independence, India's prime minister has accused Kashmir separatists of scheming, saying only hugs can bring peace. But who is willing to hug who? Produced by David RICH, Selina SYKES and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN
12 min
August 14, 2017 Burkina Faso attack: How to restore security in the Sahel region?
At least 18 people were killed in a terror attack in Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou on Sunday night. Last month, the idea of setting up a five-nation African task force was floated – bringing together Niger, Mali, Mauritania, Burkina Faso and Chad - all with the backing of France and Germany. But where will the money to support such a force come from? How soon can it be expected to be operational, and are there other ways to restore security in the Sahel region? Produced by David RICH, Selina SYKES and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN
14 min
August 10, 2017 US-North Korea tensions: War of words escalates
There's considerable concern in many parts of the world as North Korea and the United States appear engaged in the highest-stakes game of chicken possible, one where the ultimate threat is nuclear war. Donald Trump threatened "fire and fury" - Pyongyang has now published details of exactly how it would shoot missiles towards the American Pacific island territory of Guam. So are Pyongyang and Washington serious? How far might these two nuclear armed nations be prepared to go? Produced by Antonnette SMITH, Alessandro XENOS, Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
14 min
August 09, 2017 Security in France: Is France's "Opération Sentinelle" still working?
A man is currently under arrest after a car drove into a group of soldiers in a western Paris suburb on Wednesday morning. Six soldiers have been injured. All of them were a week into their deployment as part of the nationwide "Opération Sentinelle". That's the security operation that has brought thousands of security services onto the streets of France, since the attacks on the Charlie Hebdo magazine, on a police officer and on a Jewish supermarket in January 2015. Produced by Antonnette SMITH, Alessandro XENOS, Laure FOURQUET.
15 min
August 07, 2017 Tension in Jerusalem - A new direction for the Israel-Palestine peace process?
As the King of Jordan makes his first visit to the West Bank in five years, just weeks after violent protests by Palestinians over new security measures at the Al Aqsa Mosque complex, we take a fresh look at the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Considering that the peace process is stalled, and has been for some time - could the Palestinian side be about to take a new turn - with Hamas and Fatah pushed to the sidelines? And what role might Jordan have in all of this? Produced by Antonnette SMITH, Jessica HOWARD-JOHNSTON and Laure FOURQUET
14 min

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