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A closer inspection of the leading news stories of the moment, including a more in-depth analysis and interviews with those in the know.

European cinema in crisis ?

The fizz has long come off the European Film industry, even if the champagne corks are popping in Cannes. The financial crisis of 2007 has…
20/05 21:49 CET
AIDS expert warns against ‘so what?’ attitude 30 years on

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which causes acquired…
20/05 19:46 CET
Lebanon: The Syrian refugee factor

So many Syrians are fleeing the war in their country that it has put a severe strain on neighbouring Lebanon’s infrastructure –…
18/05 10:33 CET
The spectrum of global attitudes towards homophobia

In France, fighting against discrimination based on sexual orientation…
16/05 20:21 CET
Portugal – life two years after a bailout

A highly symbolic song from Portugal’s democratic revolution…
16/05 19:37 CET
Iran may avert breakdown if new president is reformist

As Iran prepares for presidential elections on 14 June, analysts have…
13/05 21:32 CET
Following Ferguson: the tough task facing David Moyes

When Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement on Wednesday it…
11/05 18:46 CET
EU opens its doors – but are Europeans interested?

An estimated 18,000 people dropped by the EU institutions last…
08/05 21:34 CET