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Sweden's New Border Checks to Reduce Migrant Flow

Saudi-Iran tension; Sweden border controls; Inside Ramadi;

Saudi Arabia says it has broken off diplomatic ties with Iran, amid a row over the Saudi execution of a prominent Shia Muslim cleric.

Sweden has introduced identity checks for travellers from Denmark in an attempt to reduce the number of migrants arriving in the country.

The Iraqi city of Ramadi was declared to have been liberated from IS fighters but clashes with government troops continue. The BBC's Thomas Fessy has gained exclusive access to the city.

50 minutes

Last on

Mon 4 Jan 201607:06GMT

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  • Mon 4 Jan 201607:06GMT