Will the 2020 Olympics be the first to be held in a predominantly Muslim country?
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Channel: FRANCE 24 English · 2013 · News & Politics
The International Olympic Committee will announce the host of the 2020 Olympic Games on Saturday. Among the possible hosts is Istanbul, a candidate for the 5th time. However, on this occasion, the Turkish organisers have high hopes. They are confident that Turkey's strong economy puts it in a better position than its rivals: Spain has buckled under its debts while Japan is still dealing with the fallout from the Fukushima disaster. 09/05/2013 FOCUS An exclusive in-depth report from a FRANCE24 correspondent, followed by comment and analysis with the author and the anchor in the newsroom in Paris. FRANCE 24 INTERNATIONAL NEWS 24/7 http://www.france24.com
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