http://news.linktv.org Link TV News Videos (Filtered by topics: France 24) en-us Mon, 13 May 2013 05:17:00 -0700 Copyright 2011 Link Media, Inc. http://news.linktv.org/videos/carlos-the-jackal-back-in-court-to-fight-life-term?start=0 Notorious terrorist Carlos the Jackal is back in court in Paris to appeal his life sentence for a series of bomb attacks in France some 30 years ago that killed 11 people. Venezuelan Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, 63, was also convicted of a triple murder in 1975. Sanchez, who has described himself as a "professional revolutionary," picked up his nickname when authorities discovered the book "The Day of the Jackal" about an assassin out to get Charles de Gaulle among his possessions when he was nabbed. Mon, 13 May 2013 05:17:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/carlos-the-jackal-back-in-court-to-fight-life-term Carlos the Jackal, Life imprisonment, Murder, Assassin, Paris, Appeal, Charles de Gaulle, The Day of the Jackal (film), Revolutionary, France Notorious terrorist Carlos the Jackal is back in court in Paris to appeal his life sentence for a series of bomb attacks in France some 30 years ago that killed 11 people. Venezuelan Ilich Ramirez Sanchez, 63, was also convicted of a triple murder in 1975. Sanchez, who has described himself as a "professional revolutionary," picked up his nickname when authorities discovered the book "The Day of the Jackal" about an assassin out to get Charles de Gaulle among his possessions when he was nabbed. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mackerel-war-warming-ocean-causes-iceland-eu-clash?start=0 As the North Atlantic warms up, mackerel are moving north -- into the nets of Icelandic fishermen. Angry European Union countries accuse Iceland of overfishing its new catch, but the country says its policies do more to protect fish stocks than Europe's.<br /> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:05:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mackerel-war-warming-ocean-causes-iceland-eu-clash Fishing industry, Iceland, European Union, Fish, Global warming, Atlantic Ocean, Overfishing, Fisherman, France 24 As the North Atlantic warms up, mackerel are moving north -- into the nets of Icelandic fishermen. Angry European Union countries accuse Iceland of overfishing its new catch, but the country says its policies do more to protect fish stocks than Europe's. http://news.linktv.org/videos/danish-muslim-tv-satire-roils-viewers?start=0 A group of young Muslim women who created and star in the satirical Danish television program "It's Still Veiling," which deals with Muslim issues and prejudices, have received death threats from those who accuse them of mocking their religion and immigrants. But they vow to stick with it, arguing that laughter is the best strategy to deal with tensions in Denmark. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:13:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/danish-muslim-tv-satire-roils-viewers Denmark, Television program, Muslim, Women in Islam, Hijab, Death threat, France 24 A group of young Muslim women who created and star in the satirical Danish television program "It's Still Veiling," which deals with Muslim issues and prejudices, have received death threats from those who accuse them of mocking their religion and immigrants. But they vow to stick with it, arguing that laughter is the best strategy to deal with tensions in Denmark. http://news.linktv.org/videos/french-mp-raises-nazi-spector-in-gay-marriage-debate?start=0 French MP Elie Aboud shocked and infuriated some of his collegues when he raised the issue of the "black triangle," signaling "danger," he insisted, during the legislative debate on gay marriage. The Nazis forced gays to wear pink triangles, and those deemed "asocial" (including lesbians) had to wear black triangles. The comment triggered a stinging rebuke from Justice Minister Christiane Taubira. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:08:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/french-mp-raises-nazi-spector-in-gay-marriage-debate Politics of France, Same-sex marriage, Black triangle (badge), Nazism, Gay, Pink triangle, France, Gay community, France 24 French MP Elie Aboud shocked and infuriated some of his collegues when he raised the issue of the "black triangle," signaling "danger," he insisted, during the legislative debate on gay marriage. The Nazis forced gays to wear pink triangles, and those deemed "asocial" (including lesbians) had to wear black triangles. The comment triggered a stinging rebuke from Justice Minister Christiane Taubira. http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-despite-controversies-zuma-wins-anc-leadership-landslide?start=0 South African President Jacob Zuma scored a thumping victory in an ANC leadership contest on Tuesday with 2,986 out of 3, 977 party member votes, making him the odds-on favourite to retain the presidency after general elections in 2014. This comes despite his failure to deliver economic change, widespread labor disputes under his leadership, and questions about his lavish lifestyle. By Ayesha Ismail in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:14:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/south-africa-despite-controversies-zuma-wins-anc-leadership-landslide Jacob Zuma, African National Congress (ANC), Cyril Ramaphosa, Kgalema Motlanthe, 2012 South African miners' strikes, Politics of South Africa, President of South Africa, Bloemfontein, Economy of South Africa, Mining industry of South Africa South African President Jacob Zuma scored a thumping victory in an ANC leadership contest on Tuesday with 2,986 out of 3, 977 party member votes, making him the odds-on favourite to retain the presidency after general elections in 2014. This comes despite his failure to deliver economic change, widespread labor disputes under his leadership, and questions about his lavish lifestyle. By Ayesha Ismail in Bloemfontein, South Africa. http://news.linktv.org/videos/rebel-gains-may-be-turning-point-in-syrian-conflict?start=0 Two Syrian military aircraft downed in two days -- seemingly by ground-to-air missiles -- changes everything, says Joshua Landis of SyriaComment.com, who believes the growing dominance of the Syrian Free Army in the north of the country may force pro-Assad troops to retreat south.<br /> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:20:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/rebel-gains-may-be-turning-point-in-syrian-conflict Syrian Civil War, Free Syrian Army, Syria, Syrian army, Bashar al-Assad, Joshua Landis, Surface-to-air missile, Military of Syria, Withdrawal, France 24 Two Syrian military aircraft downed in two days -- seemingly by ground-to-air missiles -- changes everything, says Joshua Landis of SyriaComment.com, who believes the growing dominance of the Syrian Free Army in the north of the country may force pro-Assad troops to retreat south. http://news.linktv.org/videos/troubling-coincidence-between-gaza-conflict-and-israeli-elections?start=0 Israeli legislative elections are due to take place in two months' time. Who would benefit from the latest hostilities -- electorally speaking -- on the Israeli side? Gallagher Fenwick reports from Gaza. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:21:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/troubling-coincidence-between-gaza-conflict-and-israeli-elections Israel, Operation Pillar of Defense, Israeli legislative election, 2013 , Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Benjamin Netanyahu, Gaza War, Politics of Israel, Gaza, Likud, Air strike Israeli legislative elections are due to take place in two months' time. Who would benefit from the latest hostilities -- electorally speaking -- on the Israeli side? Gallagher Fenwick reports from Gaza. http://news.linktv.org/videos/if-at-first-you-dont-succeed-un-touts-replacement-syria-envoy?start=0 Veteran Algerian diplomat Lakhdar Brahimi is being touted as the new joint UN-Arab League special envoy for Syria. But can the man who helped negotiate an end to apartheid in South Africa succeed where Kofi Annan failed? Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:33:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/if-at-first-you-dont-succeed-un-touts-replacement-syria-envoy Syrian Civil War, Lakhdar Brahimi, Syria, Kofi Annan, Syrian conflict peace proposals , Kofi Annan peace plan for Syria, United Nations, Arab League, Diplomacy, UN Secretary-General Veteran Algerian diplomat Lakhdar Brahimi is being touted as the new joint UN-Arab League special envoy for Syria, diplomats said late Thursday. Brahimi would replace Kofi Annan, who announced his resignation citing lack of international support. But can the man who helped negotiate an end to apartheid in South Africa succeed where the former UN Secretary-General failed? http://news.linktv.org/videos/tunisian-jihadists-leave-home-to-fight-in-syria?start=0 Streams of Tunisian men are leaving to fight in Syria, on a religious crusade to defeat Bashar al-Assad. France 24 correspondents in Tunisia met with the family members and friends of these young "Jihadists" to find out more about their motivations. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 09:06:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/tunisian-jihadists-leave-home-to-fight-in-syria Bashar al-Assad, Jihadist, Syrian Civil War, Syria, Tunisia, Sunni Islam, Syrian TV, Jihad, Islamism, Martyr In Tunisia, streams of young men are leaving to fight in Syria's civil war, on a crusade to defeat Bashar al-Assad. It's hard to verify exact numbers, but many are killed in combat or taken prisoner. Some have been gone weeks, others haven't been in contact with their families for months. France 24's correspondents in Tunisia met with the family members and friends of some young Tunisian Jihadists to find out more. http://news.linktv.org/videos/syria-damascus-attack-amazing-breach-of-security?start=0 A suicide bombing at the heavily guarded National Security Ministry in Damascus, which killed the defense minister Dawoud Rajha and President Bashar al-Assad's brother-in-law Assef Shawka, suggests a new fragility at the heart of the Syrian regime. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:37:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/syria-damascus-attack-amazing-breach-of-security Battle of Damascus, Dawoud Rajiha, Damascus, Syrian Civil War, Bashar al-Assad, Syria, Suicide attack, Free Syrian Army, Brother-in-law, France 24 Two Syrian rebel groups -- the Free Syrian Army and Liwa al-Islam -- have both claimed responsibility for a bombing at the Syrian National Security Ministry in Damascus that killed the defense minister Dawoud Rajha and President Bashar al-Assad's brother-in-law Assef Shawka. But regardless of exactly who planned the explosion, the fact that an attacker was able to gain access to one the most-heavily guarded buildings in Damascus during a time of emergency suggests a new fragility at the heart of the Syrian regime. France 24's Lucy Fielder reports on "an amazing breach of security in an autocratic state." http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypt-hosni-mubarak-sent-back-to-prison?start=0 Egypt's prosecutor general on Monday ordered former president Hosni Mubarak to be transferred to a prison hospital following almost a month spent at a military clinic. The decision comes after doctors reported an improvement in his condition. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:36:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypt-hosni-mubarak-sent-back-to-prison Hosni Mubarak, Egypt, Military hospital, Prison, Thrombosis, Clinical death, Cairo, Stroke, Egyptian Revolution, President of Egypt Egypt's prosecutor general on Monday ordered former president Hosni Mubarak to be transferred to a prison hospital following almost a month spent at a military clinic. The decision comes after doctors reported an improvement in his condition. http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypt-alexandria-divided-between-religious-conservatives-and-liberals?start=0 It may look like an idyllic seaside resort, but tensions are bubbling under the surface of Alexandria. Egypt's second-largest city is politically and culturally divided, between hardline religious conservatives and liberals. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:18:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypt-alexandria-divided-between-religious-conservatives-and-liberals Egypt, Alexandria, Religion in Egypt, Al Nour Party, Egyptian presidential election, 2012, Copt, Secularism, Salafi, Muslim Brotherhood, Mohamed Morsi It may look like an idyllic seaside resort, but tensions are bubbling under the surface of Egypt's second-largest city. Alexandria is politically and culturally divided, between hardline religious conservatives and liberals. it is considered an Islamist stronghold, but it was a leftist candidate who won the first round of the presidential election here. Eventual winner Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood came third. http://news.linktv.org/videos/syrian-opposition-transition-deal-out-of-the-question-after-latest-massacre?start=0 Syrian opposition spokesperson Bassma Kodmani has said that any power transition deal involving the formation of a unity government is now "out of the question" after the more than 150 people were reportedly killed in the village of Tremseh. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:07:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/syrian-opposition-transition-deal-out-of-the-question-after-latest-massacre Tremseh massacre, Syria, Tremseh, Syrian army, Syrian National Council, Syrian Civil War, Bassma Kodmani, Hama Governorate, National unity government, Kofi Annan peace plan for Syria Syrian opposition spokesperson Bassma Kodmani has said that any power transition deal involving the formation of a unity government is now "out of the question" after the latest massacre in the country. More than 150 people were reportedly killed on Thursday by the Syrian army and pro-regime militia in the village of Tremseh in the central province of Hama, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights activist group. http://news.linktv.org/videos/business-as-usual-in-mexico-political-parties-buy-votes?start=0 Buying votes is a criminal offense in Mexico. But according to interviews with local Mexicans, subtler forms of freebies and payments are surfacing at political rallies. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:46:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/business-as-usual-in-mexico-political-parties-buy-votes Mexican general election, 2012, Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), Mexico, Federal Electoral Institute, Politics of Mexico, Political corruption, Enrique Peña Nieto, Mexico City, Voting, Mexican people Buying votes is a criminal offense in Mexico. But according to interviews with local Mexicans, subtler forms of freebies and payments are surfacing at political rallies. http://news.linktv.org/videos/colombia-caught-in-the-crossfire-exclusive-story-of-kidnapped-journalist?start=0 French journalist Roméo Langlois was accompanying Colombian soldiers on a routine antinarcotics operation, when the patrol was hit by armed FARC rebels. Langlois was injured before being taken hostage. He produced this documentary report on his release. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:43:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/colombia-caught-in-the-crossfire-exclusive-story-of-kidnapped-journalist FARC, Illegal drug trade in Colombia, Colombian Armed Conflict, Colombia, Anti-Narcotics Brigade, Illegal drug trade, Colombian Army, Shooting, Cocaine, War on Drugs French journalist Roméo Langlois was accompanying Colombian soldiers on a routine antinarcotics operation, when the patrol ran into a group of armed FARC rebels. Several soldiers were killed in the ensuing firefight, and Langlois was shot and injured before being taken hostage by the rebels. Held for 33 days, this documentary is an exclusive report from the front line of the ongoing war on drugs. http://news.linktv.org/videos/tunisias-former-leader-sentenced-to-life-in-prison?start=0 A Tunisian military court sentenced ex-president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali to life in prison over his role in the killing of protesters in the towns where the Arab Spring began. But many other high-ranking officials escaped with light or no sentences. Thu, 14 Jun 2012 08:43:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/tunisias-former-leader-sentenced-to-life-in-prison Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, Tunisian revolution, Tunisia, Kasserine, Life imprisonment, Salafi, Curfew, In absentia, Trial, Military justice A Tunisian military court sentenced ex-president Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali to life in prison Wednesday over his role in the killing of protesters in the towns where the Arab Spring began. Earlier he was given a 20-year sentence for inciting violence. Ben Ali is currently living in exile in Saudi Arabia, and many other high-ranking officials escaped with light or no sentences. http://news.linktv.org/videos/liberias-charles-taylor-sentenced-to-50-years-in-prison?start=0 Former Liberian president Charles Taylor has been sentenced by a special United Nations court to 50 years in prison following his landmark conviction for war crimes committed in Sierra Leone during the country's 1991-2001 civil war. Wed, 30 May 2012 09:55:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/liberias-charles-taylor-sentenced-to-50-years-in-prison Charles Taylor, Special Court for Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone, War Crime, Liberia, United Nations, Crimes Against Humanity, President of Liberia, Child soldier, Rape Former Liberian president Charles Taylor has been sentenced by a special United Nations court to 50 years in prison following his landmark conviction for war crimes committed in Sierra Leone during the country's 1991-2001 civil war. http://news.linktv.org/videos/leaders-resignation-highlights-splits-in-syrian-opposition?start=0 The head of the Syrian National Council, Burhan Ghalioun, stepped down on Thursday, saying the opposition group was splintered between Islamist and secular activists and had failed to live up to the sacrifices of the Syrian people. Fri, 25 May 2012 15:11:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/leaders-resignation-highlights-splits-in-syrian-opposition Burhan Ghalioun, Syrian National Council, Syrian Civil War, Syria, Islamism, Secularism, France 24 The head of the Syrian National Council, Burhan Ghalioun, stepped down on Thursday, saying the opposition group was splintered between Islamist and secular activists and had failed to live up to the sacrifices of the Syrian people. http://news.linktv.org/videos/malis-interim-president-beaten-unconscious-by-mob?start=0 Mali's caretaker President Dioncounda Traore was hospitalized with head injuries on Monday after being attacked by hundreds of protesters who stormed the presidential palace in the capital Bamako to demand his resignation. Tue, 22 May 2012 11:47:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/malis-interim-president-beaten-unconscious-by-mob Dioncounda Traoré, Mali, Bamako, 2012 Malian coup d'etat, Politics of Mali, Protest, ECOWAS, Caretaker government, Head injury, Military junta Mali's caretaker President Dioncounda Traore was hospitalized with head injuries on Monday after being attacked by hundreds of protesters who stormed the presidential palace in the capital Bamako to demand his resignation. http://news.linktv.org/videos/gunbattle-in-beirut-amid-fears-of-syria-spillover?start=0 Intense street battles in Beirut that pitted pro- and anti- Syrian Sunni forces against each other early Monday, wounding six people, has prompted fears that the conflict in neighbouring Syria is spilling over into Lebanon. Mon, 21 May 2012 09:08:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/gunbattle-in-beirut-amid-fears-of-syria-spillover Beirut, Syria, Lebanon, Lebanon–Syria relations, Sunni Islam, Tripoli, Lebanon, Bashar al-Assad, France 24 Intense street battles in Beirut that pitted pro- and anti- Syrian Sunni forces against each other early Monday, wounding six people, has prompted fears that the conflict in neighbouring Syria is spilling over into Lebanon. http://news.linktv.org/videos/algeria-vote-puts-status-quo-to-arab-spring-test?start=0 Algeria readied Thursday for its first election since the Arab Spring swept the region, with the historical ruling party, its moderate Islamist allies and the boycott camp all hoping to claim victory Thursday. Thu, 10 May 2012 09:05:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/algeria-vote-puts-status-quo-to-arab-spring-test Algeria, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Election, Arab Spring, Ruling party, Islamism, North Africa, Women in Algeria, France 24 Algeria readied Thursday for its first election since the Arab Spring swept the region, with the historical ruling party, its moderate Islamist allies and the boycott camp all hoping to claim victory Thursday. http://news.linktv.org/videos/hollande-defeats-sarkozy-headlines-from-french-papers?start=0 Elena Casas Montanez provides an overview of France's newspaper headlines focusing on the French election, including coverage from Liberation, Le Figaro, and others. Mon, 07 May 2012 08:05:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/hollande-defeats-sarkozy-headlines-from-french-papers Nicolas Sarkozy, French presidential election, 2012, François Hollande, Le Figaro, France, Libération, France 24 Live from the newsroom, Elena Casas Montanez provides an overview of France's newspaper headlines focusing on the French election, from Monday to Friday at 6.20 am and 7.10 am. In the election Francoise Holland defeated incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy. Papers covered include Liberation and Le Figaro. http://news.linktv.org/videos/liberias-charles-taylor-guilty-in-landmark-trial?start=0 The Special Court for Sierra Leone finds Liberia's former president, Charles Taylor, guilty of aiding and abetting war crimes and crimes against humanity Thursday in a landmark judgment against a former head of state. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:45:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/liberias-charles-taylor-guilty-in-landmark-trial Charles Taylor, Special Court for Sierra Leone, Liberia, Crimes Against Humanity, War Crime, Sierra Leone Civil War, Child soldier, Blood diamond, Revolutionary United Front, President of Liberia The Special Court for Sierra Leone finds Liberia's former president, Charles Taylor, guilty of aiding and abetting war crimes and crimes against humanity Thursday in a landmark judgment against a former head of state. http://news.linktv.org/videos/french-election-local-newspapers-react-to-hollandes-first-round-victory?start=0 French newspapers analyze the first round of the country's presidential election, with many giving Sarkozy up for lost, and focusing instead on a future President Hollande, as well as reacting to Marine Le Pen's surprisingly strong first-round showing. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:17:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/french-election-local-newspapers-react-to-hollandes-first-round-victory French presidential election, 2012, Marine Le Pen, François Hollande, Nicolas Sarkozy, France, Politics of France, Le Front National, Far-right politics, Union for a Popular Movement (UMP), French Socialist Party French newspapers react to results from the first round of the country's presidential election, with many giving the Sarkozy campaign up for lost, and focusing instead on what a President Hollande might mean for France, as well as analyzing far-right candidate Marine Le Pen's surprisingly strong first-round showing. http://news.linktv.org/videos/french-far-left-rallies-behind-charismatic-jean-luc-melenchon?start=0 France's far-left presidential hopeful Jean-Luc Mélenchon drew crowds of tens of thousands at an outdoor rally in Toulouse on Thursday. But could his campaign to unseat Sarkozy end up helping his right-wing rival? Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:35:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/french-far-left-rallies-behind-charismatic-jean-luc-melenchon Jean-Luc Mélenchon, Left Front (France), French presidential election, 2012, Nicolas Sarkozy, France, Politics of France, François Hollande, Left Party (France), Election rally, Political campaign France's far-left presidential hopeful Jean-Luc Mélenchon drew crowds of tens of thousands at an outdoor rally in Toulouse on Thursday, where he called for a return to national sovereignty and told supporters that France should withdraw from NATO. But will his campaign to beat Sarkozy end up helping his right-wing rival? ---- Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of France's Parti de Gauche political party and the Front de Gauche political party's candidate for the 2012 French presidential election. http://news.linktv.org/videos/sarkozy-accused-of-exploiting-arrests-of-islamist-radicals?start=0 French President Nicolas Sarkozy's opponents suggested Wednesday he had been "stage-managing" the televised arrests of suspected Islamist extremists in order to give himself a boost in the upcoming presidential poll. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:38:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/sarkozy-accused-of-exploiting-arrests-of-islamist-radicals Nicolas Sarkozy, French presidential election, 2012, Islamic terrorism, François Hollande, France, Politics of France, 2012 Midi-Pyrénées shootings , Toulouse, President of France, Forsane Alizza French President Nicolas Sarkozy's opponents suggested Wednesday he had been "stage-managing" the televised arrests of suspected Islamist extremists in order to give himself a boost in the upcoming presidential poll. http://news.linktv.org/videos/algeria-rejects-remains-of-toulouse-shooter?start=0 The remains of Mohammed Merah, the 23-year-old Frenchman of Algerian origin who killed seven people in Montauban and Toulouse, will be interred in France after Algeria refused to allow burial there, an official at Paris's Grand Mosque said Thursday. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:43:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/algeria-rejects-remains-of-toulouse-shooter Mohammed Merah, 2012 Midi-Pyrénées shootings , Algeria, Toulouse, France, Abdelkader Merah, 2012 Ozar Hatorah Toulouse shooting, Burial, Shooting, Funeral The remains of Mohamed Merah, the 23-year-old Frenchman of Algerian origin who killed seven people in Montauban and Toulouse, will be interred in France after Algeria refused to allow burial there, an official at Paris's Grand Mosque said Thursday. ---- After days of wrangling and speculation that he would be buried in Algeria, French-born gunman Mohamed Merah was finally laid to rest in Toulouse, the region where the son of North African immigrants killed seven people in ten days. By Marc DAOU (text) Toulouse gunman Mohamed Merah was finally buried in Toulouse on Thursday, the same day that Algeria refused to receive his body and just hours after the mayor of Toulouse had called for a delay saying a funeral there would be “inappropriate”. The interment of Mohamed Merah, who killed seven people in a ten-day shooting spree in south-west France, had been due to take place in Toulouse on Thursday after Algeria refused to accept his body on security grounds. Following Algeria’s refusal to take Merah’s body, Abdallah Zekri of the French Muslim Council was tasked with organising a “discreet” funeral in France. He told FRANCE 24 that the family had wanted Merah to be buried at Bezzaz, a village south of the Algerian capital Algiers. “The mayor of Bezzaz was within his rights to forbid it,” he said. “He refused because he believed that the funeral would lead to public order problems.” Soon after, Toulouse Mayor Pierre Cohen sought to prevent a second attempt at burying the gunman, arguing that it would be “inappropriate” to put him to rest in a city where he had caused such suffering. Toulouse gunman’s father threatens to sue France On Thursday afternoon, French President Nicolas Sarkozy sought to draw a line under the issue, telling BFM TV that Merah would be buried “near Toulouse” on Friday. “He was French,” Sarkozy said. “Let’s just bury him and be done with it.” Merah, branded a “monster” by French leaders, was shot dead by police on March 22 after a two-day siege of his Toulouse apartment. In ten days and in three separate incidents, the 23-year-old, whose parents are Algerian, shot and killed three serving paratroopers – all of North African origin – as well as a young rabbi and three children outside a Jewish school. The crimes horrified the country and brought the presidential campaign to a standstill. After reports on Thursday that Merah had indeed been buried in Toulouse, there was an immediate backlash from the far-right National Front. “This man bloodied our soil and our flag,” Party Leader Marine Le Pen said in a statement. “But Mohamed Merah has been buried in France after the undignified capitulation of President Nicolas Sarkozy to the Algerian authorities.” Algeria ‘irritated’ The intense speculation in France as to whether Merah would be sent to Algeria has been an “irritation” in the former French colony, according to Faycal Metaoui, a journalist on the country’s biggest French-language daily El Watan. “The French political class and media have not stopped referring to his Algerian origins, while this was a man who was born in France and was obviously French,” he told FRANCE 24. “People are irritated because of the persistent negative undertones that come from associating these vile crimes with Algeria. It feels like France is trying to wash its hands of the responsibility.” El Watan on Thursday published an article titled “The scathing reactions of our readers to the Mohamed Merah episode”. Published before Algeria’s refusal to receive Merah’s body was announced, one reader’s reaction was: “It is deeply shameful for us Algerians to accept to receive the body of this monster. He was a product of France. Let him stay over there.” The same tone came across in daily L’Expression, which said in an Op-Ed piece on Wednesday: “This entirely French affair had nothing to do with this country until this business with the burial. But this is the body of a Frenchman, born in France who committed his crimes in France.” Arabic-language daily Al Fadjr (Dawn) was even more explicit. “We allowed this country to be a dumping ground for French nuclear waste,” the newspaper said in an editorial, referring to one of the most controversial legacies of colonial rule. “We will not allow it to become a dumping ground for French terrorist waste.” http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypts-political-crisis-explained?start=0 Ashraf Khaul, a reporter for the Egypt Independent, explains what the row between the Egyptian army and the Muslim Brotherhood is really about. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:51:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/egypts-political-crisis-explained Muslim Brotherhood, Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, Egyptian constitutional review committee, Egyptian Revolution, Politics of Egypt, Egypt, Constitution, Cabinet of Egypt, Egyptian Army, Government of Egypt Ashraf Khaul, a reporter for the Egypt Independent, explains what the row between the Egyptian army and the Muslim Brotherhood is really about. http://news.linktv.org/videos/toulouse-gunman-calls-french-tv-station-shortly-before-police-raid?start=0 Just hours before French police raided a suspect's house in Toulouse on Wednesday, France 24's Ebba Kalondo spoke to a man claiming to be the gunman who killed four people at a Jewish school and three French soldiers in the space of 10 days. <br /> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:43:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/toulouse-gunman-calls-french-tv-station-shortly-before-police-raid 2012 Ozar Hatorah Toulouse shooting, Toulouse, 2012 Midi-Pyrénées shootings , Mohammed Merah, Shooting, France, Siege, French National Police, Suspect, Jewish day school Just hours before French police raided a suspect's house in Toulouse on Wednesday, France 24's Ebba Kalondo spoke to a man claiming to be the gunman who killed four people at a Jewish school and three French soldiers in the space of 10 days. http://news.linktv.org/videos/russia-today-news-channel-or-propaganda-tool?start=0 Al Jazeera English's Listening Post looks at Russia Today, a news channel that seems more interested in reviving the Cold War than reporting what is really happening in Russia, today. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:45:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/russia-today-news-channel-or-propaganda-tool Russia Today, Margarita Simonyan, News broadcasting, Peter Lavelle, Alyona Minkovski, Sensationalism, 2011-2012 Russian protests, Media bias, Independent media, Occupy movement Al Jazeera English's Listening Post looks at Russia Today, a news channel that seems more interested in reviving the Cold War than reporting what is really happening in Russia, today. http://news.linktv.org/videos/an-exclusive-look-inside-the-hermit-kingdom?start=0 Just a few weeks before North Korean leader Kim Jong-il died, reportedly of a heart attack, France 24's Cyril Payen managed to go into North Korea - one of the most secluded countries in the world. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:35:00 -0800 http://news.linktv.org/videos/an-exclusive-look-inside-the-hermit-kingdom North Korea, Pyongyang, Kim Jong-il, Kim Jong-un, Kim Il-sung, South Korea, France 24 Just a few weeks before North Korean leader Kim Jong-il died, reportedly of a heart attack, France 24's Cyril Payen managed to go into North Korea - one of the most secluded countries in the world. He had to disguise his filming and be on alert at all times; getting caught with a camera could mean immediate arrest for spying. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-091511?start=1416 In Cairo, the trial of deposed Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Interior Minister Habib al-Adly, and six of their aides, continues. France 24 reports that several victims' families do not believe this trial's verdict will bring them justice. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-091511 Israel, Protest, Palestinian state, Veto, 2011 Libyan Uprising, Yemen Uprising, Ali Abdullah Saleh, Israeli settlement, Bedouin, Mahmoud Abbas Presenter, Male #1 In Cairo, the trial of deposed Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Interior Minister Habib al-Adly, and six of their aides, continues. They are facing charges of ordering the killing of protestors demanding the ouster of the president and his regime. It seems several victims' families do not believe this trial's verdict will bring them justice. Reporter, Male #2 Seven months after the tragedy, sadness is still apparent on the faces of Mohamed and his wife. Their son was killed on January 29 during the Egyptian revolution by the police's gunfire. Hassan died in his father's arms. Guest, Male #3 We were in the taxi. The bullet penetrated a bag, the seat, then entered Hassan's back and came out of his chest and into the driver's seat. Reporter, Male #2 Mohamed fears the killers will escape punishment. Guest, Male #3 There is no justice; there is no justice in the Egyptian judiciary. Not in the Egyptian judiciary, nor the armed council. Mubarak's policies are still here. Reporter, Male #2 Lawyer Khalid Abu Bakar is defending 28 families. He believes the post-revolution judicial system is slowly being liberated from the former regime. Guest, Male #4 (Khalid Abu Bakar, Lawyer) The regime of former President Mohamed Hosni Mubarak used to gain support from lawyers and judges. However, since the January revolution, the judiciary has become somewhat independent. Reporter, Male #2 The government permitted media networks to broadcast court procedures of the trial but later reversed its decision. Guest, Male #5 Whether it's across the media, with cameras or without cameras, we know the issue will wither away. Guest, Female #1 My goal and hope was for the trial to be broadcast on TV so I could be, at the very least, reassured. But I feel like the Egyptian judiciary is back to its theatrics. Reporter, Male #2 The Lawyers' Guild is seeking to provide the testimonies of over one thousand people. The testimonies will not be aired live, so Egyptians will have to accept the court's decision. ** Contact Mosaic News: mosaicnews{at}linktv{dot}org http://news.linktv.org/videos/libya-severe-food-shortages-hit-tripoli?start=0 The ripple effect of the Libyan crisis is being felt in Tripoli where people are facing severe food shortages. No boats are arriving at the port and many roads are blocked into the Libyan capital because of the ongoing conflict. The short supply of food and water has resulted in a major hike in prices for daily essentials. <br /> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:24:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/libya-severe-food-shortages-hit-tripoli 2011 Libyan Uprising, Tripoli, Libya, Food prices, Food, Economic shortage, Famine, France 24 The ripple effect of the Libyan crisis is being felt in Tripoli where people are facing severe food shortages. No boats are arriving at the port and many roads are blocked into the Libyan capital because of the ongoing conflict. The short supply of food and water has resulted in a major hike in prices for daily essentials. http://news.linktv.org/videos/nigeria-who-is-boko-haram?start=0 An explosion struck the UN headquarters in the Nigerian capital Abuja on Friday, after a car loaded with explosives rammed into the compound. Douglas Herbert, France 24 International Affairs Editor, reports on the Islamic militant group Boko Haram, which is thought to be behind the attack.<br /> Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:23:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/nigeria-who-is-boko-haram Boko Haram, Nigeria, Nigerian Sharia conflict, Islam, Militant, Sharia, Goodluck Jonathan, Abuja, France 24 An explosion struck the UN headquarters in the Nigerian capital Abuja on Friday, after a car loaded with explosives rammed into the compound. Douglas Herbert, France 24 International Affairs Editor, reports on the Islamic militant group Boko Haram, which is thought to be behind the attack. http://news.linktv.org/videos/india-mass-anti-corruption-protests-swell-nationwide?start=0 In an outpouring of anger on an unprecedented scale, tens of thousands took to the streets Wednesday in major cities across India in solidarity with Anna Hazare, a hunger-striking activist fighting against government corruption. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:01:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/india-mass-anti-corruption-protests-swell-nationwide 2011 Indian anti-corruption movement, Anna Hazare, India, Corruption in India, Hunger strike, Political corruption, Protest, France 24 In an outpouring of public fury of unprecedented scale, tens of thousands took to the streets Wednesday in major cities across India in solidarity with Anna Hazare, a hunger-striking activist fighting against government corruption. http://news.linktv.org/videos/uk-riots-eyewitness-describes-looting-and-violence-near-manchester?start=0 An eyewitness describes the situation in Salford, near Manchester in the north-west of England, as rioting continues to spread to new areas. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:34:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/uk-riots-eyewitness-describes-looting-and-violence-near-manchester Riot, Manchester, Looting, 2011 London riots, Salford, Greater Manchester, Police, North West England, Manchester city centre, Violence, France 24 Eye-witness Gary Connell (twitter user @HelloImGary) describes the situation in Salford, near Manchester in the north-west of England, on the evening on August 9. a clothing store is seen ablaze in Manchester city centre, northern England August 9, 2011. Riots flared in English cities and towns on Tuesday night as London waited anxiously to see if thousands of police deployed on its streets could head off the youths who had rampaged across the capital virtually unchecked for three nights http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-071311-world-news-from-the-middle-east?start=1430 In Syria, where most foreign journalists have been expelled, citizen journalists are on the front line of the international media through their use of mobile phones pictures and websites such as Facebook and YouTube. France 24 reports. Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-071311-world-news-from-the-middle-east Syria, Israel, Protest, Bashar al-Assad, Human Rights Watch, Damascus, Human rights, Syrian Civil War, Somalia, Bahrain Presenter, Female #1 In Syria, where most foreign journalists have been expelled, citizen journalists are at the frontline of the international media through their use of mobile phones pictures and social networking sites. Reporter, Female #2 New media is being used in the battle against the Syrian regime. Syrian activists are gathering at this media center near the Turkish-Syrian border to collect anti-regime protest photos and video clips, which reveal the measures taken by the Syrian government. They then upload them online to YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. Guest, Male #1 (Jihad, Cyber activist) Our goal in the beginning was just freedom. But now, at this moment, we want the downfall of the regime because the trust between us and the regime is gone. Reporter, Female #2 Some of them put themselves in grave danger in order to film the turmoil with their cameras and mobile phones. Hussein saw his brother get killed by a gunshot as he was filming a protest. Guest, Male #2 (Hussein, Cyber activist) I want to walk down the same path; I want to walk the way he did, along his side. I want to take his place and walk for him. I want to continue his path. Reporter, Female #2 Nearly 30 people are working at this media center, most of whom are from Jisr al-Shughour; the town from which thousands of residents fled to Turkey due to the authorities' security operations. Jalil says he is a wanted man but vows to continue his work. Guest, Male #3 (Jalil, Cyber activist) By merely conveying the scale of the crime to all the people, for them to see the truth of what is happening, we are activating and moving major powers in the world. Reporter, Female #2 Concerned about pictures leaking from beyond its borders, the Syrian regime waged its own war by airing pictures that accuse the opposition of committing brutal acts. ** Contact Mosaic News: mosaicnews{at}linktv{dot}org http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-062011-world-news-from-the-middle-east?start=1295 World Refugee Day given urgency by Arab Spring, reform proposals in Syria and Morocco met with massive demonstrations, Bahrain accused of systematic torture inside hospitals, and more.<br /> Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-062011-world-news-from-the-middle-east Libya, Arab Spring, Protest, Iraq, Tunisia, Syria, Political reform, 2011 Libyan Uprising, Bahrain, Bashar al-Assad Presenter, Female # 1 The humanitarian situation in Libya is deteriorating as bloody clashes continue between the revolutionaries and Colonel Muammar al-Gaddafi's loyalists. Reporter, Male # 1 They say there is no such thing as a "clean war" since each war has its victims. The ongoing battles in Libya between Gaddafi's battalions and the revolutionaries have led to the deaths of thousands and the injury of even more. As for refugees and the displaced, their number stands at hundreds of thousands. The Tunisian-Libyan border bears witness to these tragedies, not only because it welcomed hundreds of thousands of people fleeing the flames of battles, but also because it has received its share of shelling and attacks by Gaddafi's battalions. As for the Libyan cities experiencing battles, death besets civilians from all directions. Amnesty International reported on the indiscriminate gunfire by Gaddafi's battalions in residential areas, a clear violation of international law. And when war breaches all rules and regulations, the death toll rises and it becomes more difficult to treat the wounded and provide shelter for refugees. The path to end the fighting in Libya doesn't seem clear. Meanwhile, the International Committee of the Red Cross expects the number of those affected by the war to reach 850,000 by the end of the year. Regardless of the war's outcome, it is certain that its suffering will leave a mark that will be hard to erase. http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-060911-world-news-from-the-middle-east?start=1370 Syrian regime denounces interference of "colonial" powers, Libya contact group pledges additional support for the rebels, Yemen's rivals react to Saleh's possible return, and more.<br /> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-060911-world-news-from-the-middle-east Syria, Saudi Arabia, UN Security Council, Israel, International Atomic Energy Agency, Ali Abdullah Saleh, Pakistan, International Criminal Court, Libya, Yemen Presenter, Female #1 Lebanese reporter Lina Zahar ad-Din worked at al-Jazeera for eight years before she concluded that al-Jazeera's external image does not match its reality, confirming that "not everything that glitters is gold." Reporter, Female #2 It appears the halo over the famous TV channel may not last very long after insider secrets became public and professional and ethical violations of the model "the view and the other view" were exposed. In her book, Al-Jazeera is not the end of the journey, journalist Lina Zahar ad-Din describes her personal and professional experience during her time at the TV channel, where she worked since 2002. Lina began her career at al-Jazeera with big dreams and ambitions that faded as time passed. Her dreams collided with the fact that al-Jazeera's external image does not match its reality and that "not everything that glitters is gold." During her book release, Zahar ad-Din did not hesitate to criticize al-Jazeera's conduct. She asks: is it reasonable for a network the size of al-Jazeera not to confirm the identities of eyewitnesses or to verify the accuracy of images it broadcasts? She confirms this practice was forbidden when she was working at the Qatari satellite TV channel, where each image whose authenticity could not be verified was banned from appearing on the screen. There have been mass resignations from al-Jazeera. The resigned employees gave up fame, money, and prestige for their personal convictions. They refused to be false witnesses to those who want to preach the period of media deception and falsification of facts. The mirage of slogans that dazzle the eyes and the catastrophic impact of the media were confirmed by journalist Ghassan Ben Jiddo. He said, "Media imposes the truth. It is a dangerous weapon that can do as it pleases, or it can be precise and broadcast reality as it is. If the media wants to, it can show the truth and if it wants to, it can falsify the truth and facts." Presenter, Female #1 Following the statement she issued to Syrian TV over the phone, Syria's ambassador to France, Lamia Shakkour, issued a statement broadcast by BFM TV. She confirmed that France 24's report falls within the series of falsehoods the channel has recently resorted to in its attack on Syria. Guest, Female #3 (Lamia Shakkour, Syrian ambassador to France) It turns out that France 24, which I also accuse of impersonating the ambassador of Syria, sent messages on my behalf. So after this accusation, which is quite normal, I will file a complaint to condemn France 24's acts of disinformation that are, in any case, part of a campaign of falsification of information and misinformation that started in March 2011 against Syria. ** Contact Mosaic News: mosaicnews{at}linktv{dot}org http://news.linktv.org/videos/yemen-presidential-palace-hit-as-battle-rages-in-sanaa?start=0 Ali Abdullah Saleh's presidential palace has been hit by shells, with reports of injuries to senior officials, amid escalating clashes between tribal fighters and government forces in the capital city, Sana'a. Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:12:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/yemen-presidential-palace-hit-as-battle-rages-in-sanaa Sanaa, Yemen, Ali Abdullah Saleh, Hashid, Protest, Arab Spring, Civil war, Sadiq al-Ahmar, France 24 Yemen's presidential compound has been hit by shells, with reports of injuries to senior officials, amid escalating clashes between tribal fighters and government forces in the capital city, Sana'a. http://news.linktv.org/videos/ouattara-insists-gbagbo-must-face-war-crimes-trial?start=0 Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara insists his predecessor, Laurent Gbagbo, must be tried for war crimes. Mon, 23 May 2011 09:51:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/ouattara-insists-gbagbo-must-face-war-crimes-trial Alassane Ouattara, Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo, War Crime, Yamoussoukro, Abidjan, United Nations, Nicolas Sarkozy, France 24 In an exclusive interview with France 24 on Sunday, Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara insisted that his predecessor, Laurent Gbagbo, must be tried for crimes committed during the deadly standoff that followed last year's disputed election. http://news.linktv.org/videos/tanks-storm-city-in-southern-syria?start=0 Daraa remains under seige, while tanks storm another southern city of Syria, and the Syrian regime denies reports of mass graves in the region. Wed, 18 May 2011 08:56:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/tanks-storm-city-in-southern-syria Syria, Syrian army, Syrian Civil War, Arab Spring, Daraa, Hillary Clinton, France 24 US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the US and EU - which have already sanctioned Syrian officials for the government's deadly crackdown on pro-democracy protesters - will take further action if the violence does not cease. http://www.france24.com http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-051111-world-news-from-the-middle-east?start=401 <p>Libya's revolutionaries seize airport in besieged Misurata. Syrian forces kill five anti-regime protestors in Homs. Syrian Christians stand behind their president. Yemeni cities continue civil disobedience campaign. Human Rights Watch: Detained Bahraini activists show signs of torture. Unidentified attackers throw two hand grenades at Saudi Arabia consulate in Karachi. Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz demands independent inquiry on Bin Laden death. Nativity Church deportees protest on their 10th anniversary of exile.&nbsp;Israeli army prepares for Nakba Day protests. And the post-Bin Laden jihadist movement.</p> Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/mosaic-news-051111-world-news-from-the-middle-east Osama bin Laden, Palestinians, Syria, Bashar al-Assad, Israel, Pakistan, West Bank, Arab Spring, Libya, Bahrain Reporter, Female #1 Every Sunday, worshipers visit this Roman Catholic cathedral in the Old Town of Damascus; Christianity is one of 12 religious sects in Syria. The country has been witnessing a wave of protests since March 15th, which has been repressed by the regime. This priest's sermon is not devoid of these events. Guest, Male #1 We pray for God's protection of our president in these times of trials and tribulations. Reporter, Female #1 The Syrian president is very popular with the country's Christians. And their position on the events is crystal clear: most of them oppose the idea of toppling the current secular regime that they view positively. The regime, for its part, accuses Salafi extremist groups of using this popular movement for their own goals. The Christians still believe that their relationship with the Alawites, who have been ruling the country for 40 years, will remain as strong as their relationship with all Muslims. Guest, Male #2 (Omad Leus) In the past, before the current regime, Sunnis always ruled. People were never scared; schools, churches and mosques have existed for a long time. Reporter, Female #1 Christians in Syria believe they can rely on the ruling regime regardless of the situation. A small number of them fear that Christians will mass emigrate from Syria, or that they'll be subjected to violence if the regime falls, similar to Iraqi Christians who emigrated to escape the violence. Guest, Female #1 (Rali Yizayiji) It is completely unacceptable for the Christians to leave the country. Those who target the Christians are also targeting the Alawites, Sunnis, and Druze. If a Sunni is targeted, we will all defend him. If a Christian is targeted, everyone will defend him. Reporter, Female #1 Christians account for 7.5 percent of Syria's population of 22 million and enjoy the freedom to worship. However, they are frequently concerned, especially after protestors tried to gain the support of the Christians. http://news.linktv.org/videos/ivory-coast-ouattara-loyalists-seize-capital?start=0 Forces loyal to Ivory Coast's internationally recognised president, Alassane Ouattara, have seized the country's administrative capital, Yamoussoukro, and threatened to march onto the main city of Abidjan. <br /> Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:47:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/ivory-coast-ouattara-loyalists-seize-capital Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo, Alassane Ouattara, Abidjan, France 24 Forces loyal to Ivory Coast's internationally recognised president, Alassane Ouattara, have seized the country's administrative capital, Yamoussoukro, and threatened to march onto the main city of Abidjan. http://news.linktv.org/videos/exclusive-france-24-reporters-from-the-front-line-in-libya?start=0 In the Libyan desert, these anti-Gaddafi rebels launched their attack. For several days they seemed unstoppable. Lybia's fate hung in the balance. Having gained control of the east of the country, the rebels moved west, convinced that victory was close. We followed the advance of these novice soldiers, young men who had just grabbed a weapon and joined the rebellion at a moment's notice. Meanwhile, in Green Square in Tripoli, another team of France 24 reporters followed Gaddafi's supporters, fervent loyalists who said they would stop at nothing to keep him in power. International news report on the ground from the France 24 team and our seniors reporters. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:49:00 -0700 http://news.linktv.org/videos/exclusive-france-24-reporters-from-the-front-line-in-libya Libyan Desert, Muammar Gaddafi , Rebellion, Benghazi, France 24, Libya, 2011 Libyan Uprising In the Libyan desert, these anti-Gaddafi rebels launched their attack. For several days they seemed unstoppable. Lybia's fate hung in the balance. Having gained control of the east of the country, the rebels moved west, convinced that victory was close. We followed the advance of these novice soldiers, young men who had just grabbed a weapon and joined the rebellion at a moment's notice. Meanwhile, in Green Square in Tripoli, another team of France 24 reporters followed Gaddafi's supporters, fervent loyalists who said they would stop at nothing to keep him in power.