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October 27, 2016 Italy's Fault Lines: Solidarity and Questions after Earthquake (part 1)
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 TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
20 min
October 26, 2016 Showdown in Caracas: How to break Venezuela's impasse? (part 1)
It's not quite divine intervention, but could the Vatican succeed where others have failed in breaking Venezuela's impasse? On the eve of another key mass march to demand his ouster, embattled President Nicolas Maduro paid a surprise call on the Pope. If the prospect of talks divides the opposition, the anger over food rationing and hyperinflation is enough to unite. We'll weigh the ways forward to get back on track the nation that sits on the world's largest known oil reserves. Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
18 min
October 26, 2016 Showdown in Caracas: How to break Venezuela's impasse? (part 2)
It's not quite divine intervention, but could the Vatican succeed where others have failed in breaking Venezuela's impasse? On the eve of another key mass march to demand his ouster, embattled President Nicolas Maduro paid a surprise call on the Pope. If the prospect of talks divides the opposition, the anger over food rationing and hyperinflation is enough to unite. We'll weigh the ways forward to get back on track the nation that sits on the world's largest known oil reserves. Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
26 min
October 25, 2016 The fight against Islamic State group: What happens after Mosul falls? (part 1)
Defence chiefs from the US-led coalition fighting Islamic State group jihadists in Iraq met in Paris today, while on the ground, troops continue to converge on Mosul. Some of them are now within striking distance of the city. The forces intent on ousting the extremists are disparate to say the least, which has left many people wondering what will happen once the final push gets underway. Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
18 min
October 25, 2016 The fight against Islamic State group: What happens after Mosul falls? (part 2)
Defence chiefs from the US-led coalition fighting Islamic State group jihadists in Iraq met in Paris today, while on the ground, troops continue to converge on Mosul. Some of them are now within striking distance of the city. The forces intent on ousting the extremists are disparate to say the least, which has left many people wondering what will happen once the final push gets underway. Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
27 min
October 24, 2016 Calais migrant camp dismantled: Short-term solution to long-term problem? (part 1)
Authorities in Calais have begun the operation to dismantle the squalid camp that's been home to thousands of refugees and migrants hoping to make it to the UK. Dozens of buses have been commandeered to take them to centres across the country where they can begin the process of applying for asylum. But it remains to be seen what becomes of the migrants, and whether the sight of people living in desperate conditions in northern France will really become a thing of the past. Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
18 min
October 24, 2016 Calais migrant camp dismantled: Short-term solution to long-term problem? (part 2)
Authorities in Calais have begun the operation to dismantle the squalid camp that's been home to thousands of refugees and migrants hoping to make it to the UK. Dozens of buses have been commandeered to take them to centres across the country where they can begin the process of applying for asylum. But it remains to be seen what becomes of the migrants, and whether the sight of people living in desperate conditions in northern France will really become a thing of the past. Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
27 min
October 20, 2016 Trump's talk of rigging: What lasting damage to democracy? (part 2)
Trailing in the polls, Donald Trump is raising the spectre of a rigged election. Critics are echoing President Obama’s call for the Republican candidate to "stop whining". Can the election really be rigged? Conspiracy theories aside, there are outside forces at play in this election. In a campaign unlike any other, could there be lasting damage to the United States and its 240-year-old democracy? Click here for PART ONE.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
27 min
October 20, 2016 Trump's talk of rigging: What lasting damage to democracy? (part 1)
Trailing in the polls, Donald Trump is raising the spectre of a rigged election. Critics are echoing President Obama’s call for the Republican candidate to "stop whining". Can the election really be rigged? Conspiracy theories aside, there are outside forces at play in this election. In a campaign unlike any other, could there be lasting damage to the United States and its 240-year-old democracy? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
19 min
October 19, 2016 EU project in the balance? After Brexit, blowback over trade deal with Canada (part 1)
After Brexit, Brussels is feeling the blowback against globalization much closer to home. Belgium's Wallonia region is so far blocking a free trade deal between the EU and Canada. In the grand scheme of things, a trade agreement with Canada may not seem earth-shattering, but that's precisely the point, says Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: If they can't agree on this, what can they agree on? Is it the credibility of the whole European project that's at stake? Click here for PART TWO.
Produced by Charles WENTE, François WIBAUX and Van MEGUERDITCHIAN.
19 min

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