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Ahead of France’s second round vote, the contrast couldn't be starker between far-right leader Marine Le Pen who sees Europe as part of the problem and her centrist rival Emmanuel Macron who sees it as part of the solution. Europe is sure to be a key issue in voters’ minds, especially as almost 20% of them cast their vote for Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a fervent Eurosceptic. What role for France on the continental stage?
Amid the scramble to stop the killing in Syria, François Picard’s panel weighs up what’s billed as the only plan in town. Also, the "tax the rich" mantra gains traction in both the French and US election races, and why one century on, the sinking of the Titanic still resonates.
After Vladimir Putin's bullseye first round win our Friday panel of journalists take aim at the daunting challenges facing the once and future Russian president. Will he reform or repress? Also, why a video posted by a little-known advocacy group out of California, calling for the capture of notorious Central African warlord Joseph Kony has gone viral across the planet.
French journalists make it safely home from Homs, but there are fears for those still trapped as the Red Cross is barred from entering Baba Amr. The Iranian elections pit conservatives against each other, with reformists either banned from or boycotting the poll. And in the French presidential campaign, François Hollande tries to boost support by announcing he would double the top tax rate.
Final hours of campaigning for the second round of France's presidential election, and right until the bitter end, it's been divisive, aggressive, and unpredictable. Our panel of international journalists give us their take on a long a bitter race, share their prognostics for Sunday’s vote, and their most memorable moments on the campaign trail.
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