This week Environment is looking at innovative energy. To start, French researchers try to identify the sweetest of trees with a high sugar content to produce a fruitful harvest of biofuels. Meanwhile in Spain CO2 from a cement factory is sucked up by algae leading to the mass production of bio petroleum. Finally how green are the latest shiny engines to hit the road? They avoid polluting petrol but nonetheless need powerplants many still fueled by coal to run. www.france24.com

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REPORTERS - 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. www.france24.com www.france24.com

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Eve Jackson talks to the Nigerian musician, Femi Kuti, about the state of art, society and politics in Nigeria. FRANCE 24 INTERNATIONAL NEWS 24/7 www.france24.com

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HEALTH - Get ready for some good vibrations...this week we're looking at the power of music on the mind the muscles, and our overall well being You'll see how, with the help of a violinist's bow, surgeons are able to pin point the parts of the brain that are malfunctioning. Reducing stress, lowering blood pressure and even helping Alzheimer's patients to remember we'll be showing you how music is not just the food of love but of life itself. However like all good things a little goes a long way and doctors warn against the effects of binge listening.

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TECH 24 - The internet has long been a bastion of open communication where information flows freely. That era may soon come to an end as more governments consider placing new restrictions on the exchange of data. This week on Tech 24: the debate over "Net Neutrality". More TECH24: www.france24.com

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THE BUSINESS INTERVIEW: World's most famous businessman and as well adventurer Richard Branson interviewed by Rapha�l Kahane.

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REPORT - Romania: in Baia Mare, Mayor plans to separate Roma gypsy neighborhood from the rest of the city.

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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. www.france24.com

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THE INTERVIEW - In this interview, our guest is South African President Jacob Zuma.

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This wee environmental impact of or the effect climate change can have on alcohol. This week ENVIRONMENT is in Alsace where wine is turning biodynamic. www.france24.com

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Environment - Let the sunshine in With a visit to the Heliodome, a house built in line with the light in order to get the most from nature in terms of heat and energy, ENVIRONMENT looks at the power of the sun.

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