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November 07, 2016 The taking of Raqqa: 'Eurphrates Rage' targets IS group's de facto capital
While the battle for Mosul rages on in Iraq, Kurdish-led Syrian forces are carrying out an offensive to liberate the Islamic State group's de facto capital of Raqqa in northern Syria. The United States, France and Britain say they will provide air support, but it's still unclear exactly how they plan to oust the militants from the city. Is it a wise move to begin a campaign in Raqqa when the campaign against Mosul is barely underway? Produced by Yann PUSZTAI, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
27 min
November 03, 2016 Who gets the final say? UK High Court orders parliament vote on Brexit (part 1)
A bump in the road, or will Brexit ultimately be deferred or derailed? Theresa May's government is appealing a High Court ruling that says parliament should vote on Britain leaving the EU. Do referendums matter, or does Westminster have the final say to carry out the will of the people? In the case of last June's vote in Britain, the Leave campaign argued it was about regaining sovereignty. But who then holds power and who ultimately makes the decisions? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITHCIAN.
20 min
November 03, 2016 Who gets the final say? UK High Court orders parliament vote on Brexit (part 2)
A bump in the road, or will Brexit ultimately be deferred or derailed? Theresa May's government is appealing a High Court ruling that says parliament should vote on Britain leaving the EU. Do referendums matter, or does Westminster have the final say to carry out the will of the people? In the case of last June's vote in Britain, the Leave campaign argued it was about regaining sovereignty. But who then holds power and who ultimately makes the decisions? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITHCIAN.
26 min
November 02, 2016 Erdogan vs. Everyone: New Lawsuit against German Satirist (part 1)
This week President Recep Tayep Erdogan shut down 15 mostly pro-Kurdish media and jailed 12 staff, including the editor in chief of Turkey’s oldest newspaper. Cumhuriyet is critical of Erdogan but even the wildest conspiracy theories couldn’t link the staunchly secular daily to the religious Gulenist movement accused of plotting last July's failed coup. Is the crackdown about an attempt to overthrow Erdogan or part of a push to increase presidential powers? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MAGUERDITCHIAN.
18 min
November 02, 2016 Erdogan vs. Everyone: How far will crackdown go? (part 2)
This week President Recep Tayep Erdogan shut down 15 mostly pro-Kurdish media and jailed 12 staff, including the editor in chief of Turkey’s oldest newspaper. Cumhuriyet is critical of Erdogan but even the wildest conspiracy theories couldn’t link the staunchly secular daily to the religious Gulenist movement accused of plotting last July's failed coup. Is the crackdown about an attempt to overthrow Erdogan or part of a push to increase presidential powers? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MAGUERDITCHIAN.
27 min
November 01, 2016 End of the road for Zuma? Scandals, protests dog South African president (part 1)
It's not only in the United States where the boundaries between justice and politics are being tested. South Africa's President Jacob Zuma is asking the courts to hold off going public with a judicial inquiry into his dealings with two Indian-born businessmen who appeared to enjoy privileged access to him. On Wednesday, the 74-year old leader faces fresh marches calling for his ouster amid a steady drip of scandals, a sputtering economy, and a dogfight for power both inside and outside the ANC. Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
17 min
November 01, 2016 End of the road for Zuma? Scandals, protests dog South African president (part 2)
It's not only in the United States where the boundaries between justice and politics are being tested. South Africa's President Jacob Zuma is asking the courts to hold off going public with a judicial inquiry into his dealings with two Indian-born businessmen who appeared to enjoy privileged access to him. On Wednesday, the 74-year old leader faces fresh marches calling for his ouster amid a steady drip of scandals, a sputtering economy, and a dogfight for power both inside and outside the ANC. Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
27 min
October 31, 2016 Game Changer? Race for White House upended by new Clinton email probe (part 1)
Last Friday the FBI director informed Congress that a new batch of Hilary Clinton’s emails were under scrutiny. A justified move or a reckless initiative that could change the course of history? Hillary Clinton’s runaway lead seems to have melted back to "too close to call" status in most swing states. Why is a seasoned politician struggling against a real estate tycoon-turned-reality TV star who's never run for public office? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
18 min
October 31, 2016 Game Changer? Race for White House upended by new Clinton email probe (part 2)
Last Friday the FBI director informed Congress that a new batch of Hilary Clinton’s emails were under scrutiny. A justified move or a reckless initiative that could change the course of history? Hillary Clinton’s runaway lead seems to have melted back to "too close to call" status in most swing states. Why is a seasoned politician struggling against a real estate tycoon-turned-reality TV star who's never run for public office? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
27 min
October 27, 2016 Italy's Fault Lines: Matteo Renzi's Uphill Referendum Battle (part 2)
Mother Nature is again putting Italians to the test: there were fortunately no fatalities in a lighter repeat of August's deadly earthquake, but plenty of damage to attend to. Meanwhile Italy's Prime Minister Matteo Renzi is fighting to pass a referendum to shake up institutions. As Italy heaves under a perpetual mountain of debt and low growth, how do you make the state part of the solution? After Brexit, what would a rejection of this referendum mean, both for Italy and for Europe? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
26 min

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