REPORTERS part1: In October 2007, thousands of monks and ordinary Burmese spoke out against more than 40 years of military rule. In November 2008, FRANCE 24's reporter Cyril Payen was awarded an Association of International Broadcasting prize for this report.
Afghanistan: fearless under fire
FRANCE 24's, Nicolas Ransom and Mathieu Mabin spent a fortnight following the French commandoes in Afghanistan, as part of the NATO coalition and their 'war on terror'
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REPORT : In the context of the financial crisis and with the Jakarta stock exchange losing 50% since the beginning of the year, the vice-president has called on his fellow citizens to turn to Islamic banks, which apply the principles of Sharia law.
REPORTERS part2: In October 2007, thousands of monks and ordinary Burmese spoke out against more than 40 years of military rule. In November 2008, FRANCE 24's reporter Cyril Payen was awarded an Association of International Broadcasting prize for this report.
Italian director Matteo Garrone is in the running for the Palme d'Or for the first time. "Gomorra," his adaptation of Roberto Saviano's breathtaking novel about Naples' mafia, is making a lot of noise at Cannes.
Mai Mai, a self-defense militia in North Kivu.
With the past weeks' fighting, new groups have taken up arms and new alliances have been struck against the troops of dissident General Laurent Nkunda.
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THE TALK OF PARIS (part 2): European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet tells FRANCE 24 that Europe needs to find its own solutions, and that to follow the US example would be naïve.
REPORTERS PART 1: PRESENTATION. FRANCE 24 reporters accompanied a group of Taliban fighters on an attack against Afghan troops. The groups leader has a warning for French troops after last months deadly ambush: leave now or face more.
Web News : In this edition: tense times between Cambodia and Thailand over a sacred temple; Anna Politkovskaya's trial starts in Moscow; an advert censured for violence in Hong-Kong; find out what traders are like in these crisis days on their blogs.
REPORT : Today, the crustacean from the southern US has made a home for itself in the Nile. But crayfish is a troublemaker for fishermen; the creature eats fish, leaving many men now jobless.
Crystal meth in Mexico
The streets of Tijuana are awash with meth-amphetamine, a cheap drug produced locally for the American market. The drugs and the poverty have created a volatile mix. Over the last few years Tijuana has become a breeding ground for drug addicts.
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THE FRANCE 24 INTERVIEW: Academy Award winning French actress Juliette Binoche tell us about her latest project, a theatrical dance production. It was designed in partnership with the celebrated choreographer Akram Khan.
REPORT: With the invention of android skin, a major step forward has been taken in the world of robotics.Technology has come a long way since early prototypes.
TOP STORY: Colombian armed forces on Wednesday rescued French-Colombian politician and hostage Ingrid Betancourt, whose case has been one of French President Nicolas Sarkozy's priorities while in government.
Web News : American voters who have decided to vote against the party they usually support voice their opinion on websites like "Conservatives for Change" and "Democrats for McCain". In France, a controversy surrounds online alcohol advertising.
REPORT: The Dervaes where among the first in California to produce their own biodiesel from a recipe containing methanol, lye and used vegetable oil from restaurants. (F. & G. Fenwick)
REPORT : In the early 80's, Afghanistan had more than 500 aircrafts and helicopters. After the civil war, the Afghan Air Force's fleet was depleted. Now with the aid of US instructors, it is now slowly coming back to life.
EXCLUSIVE In an interview with FRANCE 24 Ingrid Betancourt did not rule out the possibility of one day running for the presidency of Colombia. She said for now her only ambition is "to serve."
Web News : As the long-awaited US presidential election's deadline approaches, the Internet is deluged with calls to vote - from individuals and most large US companies - as well as original ways to follow the count.
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