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What are the dangers of Trump ramping up pressure on Venezuela?
Episode 1389
Russia and China voice support for Venezuela after Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Nicolas Maduro. The US blockades sanctioned oil tankers in th…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Can Afghanistan avert a hunger crisis?
Episode 1388
Millions of people in Afghanistan face acute food insecurity, the UN warns. The crisis is exacerbated by sharp cuts in global aid funding and the for…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
What's behind South America's shift to the right?
Episode 1387
Chileans have elected their most conservative leader in decades. Jose Antonio Kast's victory is another sign South America is veering to the right. B…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
How will the US respond to the killing of three of its soldiers in Syria?
Episode 1386
How will the US respond to the killing of three of its soldiers in Syria? Washington blames the Islamic State for the attack and vows retaliation. So…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why has Trump eased sanctions on Belarus now?
Episode 1385
US president Donald Trump eases sanctions on Belarus after it frees more than 100 political prisoners. Stiff European sanctions remain in place again…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
How dangerous is the situation in DR Congo?
Episode 1384
The US and UN warn violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo could escalate into a regional conflict. Hundreds of people killed as Rwandan-backed …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Why does Europe want to restrict migration?
Episode 1383
Twenty-seven European nations which are signatories to the European Convention on Human Rights want the treaty changed to restrict migration. Opponen…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Could the Ukraine war be nearing an end?
Episode 1382
European leaders have sent new peace proposals for the war in Ukraine to US President Donald Trump. Loss of territory to Russia and use of frozen Rus…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Will Australia's under 16's social media ban work?
Episode 1381
Australia has become the first country in the world to ban social media use for children younger than 16. The move has divided public opinion there, …
5 months, 4 weeks ago
What does the government crackdown on protesters mean for Tanzania's future?
Episode 1380
Tanzania's government is under pressure. Opposition activists are angry about an election that they say was a sham and had called for protests to coi…
5 months, 4 weeks ago