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French Socialism in the age of austerity - July 6, 2012

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Yet another banking scandal you might say, but the rate-fixing charges brought against Barclays could spread fast and challenge whatever faith remains in those who handle our money. Also, the PRI's promises in Mexico and French Socialism meets austerity.

THE WORLD THIS WEEK
  • Vivienne Walt, Time magazine
  • Judah Grunstein, World Politics Review
  • Patrick Vignal, Reuters news agency
  • Antonio Rodriguez, Agence France-Presse (AFP)

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Produced by Nicola Hebden, David Boratav, Paul Maakad
 

The World this Week - 10 August 2012
10/08/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World this Week - 10 August 2012

In Syria, as rebels prepare a counter-attack for Aleppo, the British government says it's upping its assistance to the opposition. Annette Young and our panel of journalists also discuss how being the member of a feminist, punk band in Moscow can land you in jail, if there is a possibility of life on Mars and with the Olympics about to end, what will be the defining element of these London games.
The World this Week - 10 August 2012
10/08/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World this Week - 10 August 2012

In Syria, as rebels prepare a counter-attack for Aleppo, the British government says it's upping its assistance to the opposition. Annette Young and our panel of journalists also discuss how being the member of a feminist, punk band in Moscow can land you in jail, if there is a possibility of life on Mars and with the Olympics about to end, what will be the defining element of these London games.
The World This Week - August 3rd, 2012 (part 2)
03/08/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - August 3rd, 2012 (part 2)

Syria's conflict became increasingly violent this week as battles raged in the biggest city Aleppo. Laura Baines and her panel of international journalists discuss what it will take to deliver a decisive victory in this city. Also on the menu: the eurozone crisis, Romney's week of gaffes abroad and the recent cheating allegations at the Olympics.
The World This Week - August 3rd, 2012
03/08/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - August 3rd, 2012

Syria's conflict became increasingly violent this week as battles raged in the biggest city Aleppo. Laura Baines and her panel of international journalists discuss what it will take to deliver a decisive victory in this city. Also on the menu: the eurozone crisis, Romney's week of gaffes abroad and the recent cheating allegations at the Olympics.
The World This Week - July 27th, 2012 (Part 2)
27/07/2012 - THE WORLD THIS WEEK

The World This Week - July 27th, 2012 (Part 2)

The escalating conflict in Syria tops the agenda as world leaders wring their hands over an impending massacre in the key city of Aleppo. Laura Baines and her panel of journalists also look back at the events that shaped the European financial crisis this week. Last but not least, the greatest show on Earth has come to London, but with a few teething problems...

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