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June 07, 2017 What do the British want? Unexpected campaign, unpredictable outcome (part 2)
When British PM Theresa May called a snap election just seven weeks ago, some were calling it a stroke of genius that would cement the Conservatives' hold on power. However flip-flops and a wooden performance on the campaign trail have gone a long way to dissolving the party's 20-point lead in the polls. Between Brexit, terrorism and greater government intervention, what will decide Thursday's election? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Yi SONG, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
27 min
June 06, 2017 Engulfed: How far will Qatar row go? (part 1)
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are leading a group of seven nations severing ties with Qatar, officially for sponsoring terrorism. Critics call it a pretext and payback for the tiny Emirate's global ambitions, including Al Jazeera television, an open door to Iran, and support for the Muslim Brotherhood. How far will it go? And is there any link to US President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia only two weeks ago? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Michele BARBERO, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
19 min
June 06, 2017 Engulfed: How far will Qatar row go? (part 2)
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are leading a group of seven nations severing ties with Qatar, officially for sponsoring terrorism. Critics call it a pretext and payback for the tiny Emirate's global ambitions, including Al Jazeera television, an open door to Iran, and support for the Muslim Brotherhood. How far will it go? And is there any link to US President Donald Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia only two weeks ago? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Michele BARBERO, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
26 min
June 05, 2017 London Bridge attack: Policing, politics and the response to the latest rampage (part 2)
As authorities in London work to identify the victims of Saturday's attacks near London Bridge, police conduct more raids in several locations in the UK capital. The immediate response to the assaults has shown the best of Britain, but we're now only three days away from the country’s snap general elections and the gloves are off when it comes to who can best police the streets and deal with extremism. Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Michele BARBERO, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
26 min
June 05, 2017 London Bridge attack: Policing, politics and the response to the latest rampage (part 1)
As authorities in London work to identify the victims of Saturday's attacks near London Bridge, police conduct more raids in several locations in the UK capital. The immediate response to the assaults has shown the best of Britain, but we're now only three days away from the country’s snap general elections and the gloves are off when it comes to who can best police the streets and deal with extremism. Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Michele BARBERO, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
17 min
June 02, 2017 Trump goes it alone, Macron's first steps (part 1)
Today in The World This Week, our panel of international journalists looks at: Trump's decision to leave the Paris Climate Change Agreement, French President Macron's first steps on the international stage, Goldman-Sachs in hot water for purchasing Venezuelan bonds, British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn gaining in the polls, and Sgt. Pepper turning 50. Click here for PART TWO.

Produced by Michele BARBERO, Florence VIALA, Jessica HOWARD-JOHNSTON
18 min
June 02, 2017 Corbyn's comeback, The Hunger Bonds, Sgt. Pepper (part 2)
Today in The World This Week, our panel of international journalists looks at: Trump's decision to leave the Paris Climate Change Agreement, French President Macron's first steps on the international stage, Goldman-Sachs in hot water for purchasing Venezuelan bonds, British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn gaining in the polls, and Sgt. Pepper turning 50. Click here for PART ONE.

Produced by Michele BARBERO, Florence VIALA, Jessica HOWARD-JOHNSTON
27 min
June 01, 2017 Mind the Gap: UK election, Conservative lead narrows as Labour surges (part 1)
One week away from the British general election and the dream of a Tory landslide seems to have faded as the prime minister's opponents continue to remind voters of the hard reality of a decade of austerity. Theresa May is still in the lead, but only just. Why is the race so close? And why does Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn - previously decried as uncharismatic and out of touch - now have a shot at winning? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Yi SONG, François WIBAUX and Laure FOURQUET.
17 min
June 01, 2017 Mind the Gap: UK election, Conservative lead narrows as Labour surges (part 2)
One week away from the British general election and the dream of a Tory landslide seems to have faded as the prime minister's opponents continue to remind voters of the hard reality of a decade of austerity. Theresa May is still in the lead, but only just. Why is the race so close? And why does Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn - previously decried as uncharismatic and out of touch - now have a shot at winning? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Yi SONG, François WIBAUX and Laure FOURQUET.
21 min
May 31, 2017 Afghanistan's quagmire: How to break the impasse after yet another Kabul attack? (part 1)
It's been more than a decade and a half since an international coalition chased the Taliban from Kabul. And yet Kabul was again hit by a horrific, well-planned blast at the height of rush hour on Wednesday, killing scores of people and wounding hundreds more. The endless fighting outside the capital mirrors the endless feuding inside the power-sharing government. Can the Afghans sort it out amongst themselves? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Yi SONG, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
18 min

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