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Socialist Sanchez Sworn in as Spain's PM
Socialist Pedro Sánchez has been sworn in as Spain's new prime minister by King Felipe.
The socialist Pedro Sanchez has been sworn in as Spain's new prime minister; he'll lead a minority government dependent on support from regional parties. How will he deal with bids for independence in Catalonia?
Also in the programme: the singer from Lebanon who's had enough of the way political power is distributed there; and after four years on death row - what now for the released Ethiopian opposition activist Andargachew Tsege?
(Photo: Spain"s new Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez smiles during a swearing-in ceremony at the Zarzuela Palace near Madrid on June 2nd. Credit: Getty Images)
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