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World Service,29 Aug 2018,26 mins

Russia's Controversial Pension Changes

World Business Report

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President Putin softens controversial reforms to Russia's state pension system. We ask if he has sacrificed his country's economic well-being for the sake of his personal popularity. Britain and France are arguing over scallops - we get the details about how one side's boat ended up with holes after a scuffle between fishermen from the two countries. And finally, Facebook is increasing its presence in the world of online streaming - but fierce competition from YouTube and Netflix means it will have to carve out a unique identity. (Image: A male Russian pensioner watches President Putin's TV address about pension reform. Credit: Vladimir Smirnov / Getty Images)

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