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Radio 4,14 Mar 2016,45 mins

Russia announces Syria pull-out

The World Tonight

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As Russia announces it is to withdraw its military from Syria we examine what 'mission accomplished' means for Putin with Lyse Doucet in Damascus. Also Orcadian musician Alasdair Nicolson on his friend Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. And Paddy Hill, one of the 'Birmingham Six', on his troubles since being released 25 years ago.

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