29/12/2009
Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.
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British man executed in China
Reactions to Akmal Shaikh’s execution from the public and UK foreign minister Ivan Lewis.
Duration: 09:51
Somali chemical tanker
Pirates have hijacked a British ship. Andrew Mwangura is with a maritime NGO in Mombassa.
Duration: 12:54
Japanese history women
Young women in Japan are getting passionate about history. Roland Buerk in Tokyo knows why
Duration: 18:19
British MP John Mann's year
British Labour MP John Mann reflects on 2009 and the expenses story that dominated it.
Duration: 22:25
Putin defence
The US has scrapped missile defence plans. Why? Alexander Pikaev and Steven Pifer weigh in
Duration: 32:55
Arrests in Iran
Iran reacted angrily to international criticism. Mohsen Makhmalbaf is with the opposition
Duration: 39:12
Technology in the noughties
Author Ken Auletta, columnist Mona Eltahawy, and editor Tom Standage talk technology
Duration: 47:40
Smoking in Cairo
Christian Fraser tells us why Cairo is still smoking heaven
Duration: 52:58
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- Tue 29 Dec 200914:05GMTBBC World Service Online
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