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Radio 4,21 Jul 2009,45 mins

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News from a global perspective with Carolyn Quinn. There are new clashes in Iran between protestors and riot police. The head of the US Federal Reserve assesses the state of the US economy. Has independence made any difference to daily life in Kosovo? A new website reveals the soldiers who fought in Medieval times. Why a crucial report on the future of Guantanamo Bay has been delayed. Could Malaysia's controversial ethnic policies be under threat?

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