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Radio 4,24 Feb 2011,45 mins

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As anti-government protesters consolidate their hold in Eastern Libya, how strong is Colonel Gaddafi's grip on power? And, "it's the economy, stupid!" as Irish voters prepare to go to the polls. With Robin Lustig in London and Ritula Shah in Dublin.

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