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Kate Adie introduces despatches from correspondents in Athens, Misrata in Libya, Dubai, the Amazon rainforest in Brazil and from the Indian capital, Delhi.

The Greek austerity bill may have been passed by the Athens parliament, but Justin Rowlatt's wondering if anyone expects it to be fully implemented. It may be one of the most polluted cities in the world but Delhi, as Anu Anand has been finding out, is home to an astonishing collection of bird life. The Libyan Mediterranean city of Misrata is still coming under rocket fire from troops loyal to Colonel Gaddafi, but Andrew Harding's been seeing that families still enjoy an afternoon at the beach there. Thaksin Shinawatra may be living in self-imposed exile in Dubai but Rachel Harvey, who's been there to meet the former Thai prime minister, says he's still dominating discussion about the upcoming Thai election. And is the Amazon a resource to be exploited or one simply to be protected - some of the questions Robin Lustig's had in mind during his travels in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso.

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Chapters

  • Introduction

    Duration: 00:31

  • The 'rituals' of the Greek riots

    Greek protesters and police in Athens are now accustomed to the "ritual" unrest on its streets, says Justin Rowlatt.

    Duration: 05:37

  • Misrata 'frustration' over continued attacks

    As rebel forces and troops loyal to Colonel Gaddafi continue to battle over Misrata, Andrew Harding speaks to locals there to see if Nato could be doing more to protect them and their city.

    Duration: 05:14

  • Former Thai leader's 'divisive' legacy

    As Thais take to the polls, Rachel Harvey speaks to ousted former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra who still has much influence over his country's politics.

    Duration: 05:38

  • The battle over Brazil's rainforest

    Robin Lustig travels to the Amazon rainforest where the rate of deforestation has increased despite strict government laws.

    Duration: 04:50

  • A city life for India's exotic birds

    Delhi's shopping centres and high rise apartments are the unlikely home of an eclectic array of exotic birds, observes Anu Anand.

    Duration: 05:38

Broadcast

  • Sat 2 Jul 2011 11:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4