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World Service,03 Dec 2013,28 mins

Detroit Eligible for Bankruptcy Protection

World Business Report

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A federal judge has declared Detroit eligible for protection from its creditors - the largest public bankruptcy in US history. What impact will it have on pensions? Plus, the latest news from Ukraine, where protesters continue to occupy Independence Square. We find out why perceptions of corruption in Spain are at an all-time high. And, could a historic German beer law soon be seen in a new light?

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