Sweden toughens coronavirus restrictions

Why is Sweden finally deciding to allow tighter restrictions to counter the coronavirus pandemic?

Also, just days before it hands over power, the Trump Administration is lifting long-standing restrictions governing relations with Taiwan.

And a TV drama series in Iran that may be making liberal reformers nervous.

Joining Julian Worricker to discuss these and other issues are Laleh Khalili, professor of international politics at Queen Mary, University of London, and Marcus Chown, British science writer, journalist and broadcaster.

(Picture: Passengers wearing protective masks at Malmo Central Station, Sweden. Credit: Reuters)