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World Service,02 Nov 2018,53 mins

Yemen Conflict: Is a Ceasefire Closer?

Newsday

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Has a turning point been reached in the conflict in Yemen between the Saudi-led coalition or Houthi rebels as pressure by the US and UK steps up on Saudi Arabia to accept a ceasefire. The Japanese government has announced plans that would allow foreign migrant workers to stay there permanently, in a major shift in policy prompted by labour shortages. Athletic legend Usain Bolt's first attempt to become a professional footballer has come to an end in Australia.

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