MEDIAWATCH - Did France pay a ransom for hostages' release?

FRANCE 24 English
FRANCE 24 English
  • 11 years ago
We take a look at the main question surrounding the release of four French hostages in Niger: did the French government pay? Next up, US politicians get tough on the NSA while David Cameron gets tough on the media concerning NSA revelations! Finally, the French government backs down on implementing a so-called "ecotax" after a protest organised by Bretons - we take a quick look at the online campaign.
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