Germany nears a new government

The two biggest parties agreed to form a coalition - after four months of talks. But members of the minority party need to agree. If they do, Germany will be able to resume its leading role in the European Union. Also in this programme/podcast: North Korea's diplomacy by cheerleader; what Elon Musk's rocket means for the future of space flight; and why there may be less to farewell tours than meets the eye.
Photo: Leaders of the two main parties in Germany, Angela Merkel and Martin Schulz, after agreeing a new coalition.
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