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Kate Adie introduces correspondents' despatches from Russia, Iraq, Hungary, Bangladesh and Cuba.

'A political system which had considered itself as solid as rock has started to show cracks.' Steve Rosenberg's in Moscow on a weekend where more demonstrations are planned. The Americans are preparing for their withdrawal from Iraq and Gabriel Gatehouse has been considering what exactly's been achieved during their nine years there. There's a view from Hungary where Nick Thorpe's been looking at how the country's affected by the crisis in the Eurozone. It's forty years since Bangladesh came into being and Mark Tully, who remembers the long struggle which preceded its birth, wonders if too much celebration of that anniversary will lead to further bitterness. And Linda Pressley's in eastern Cuba climbing mountains and asking awkward questions about the love life of Fidel Castro.

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Sat 10 Dec 2011 11:30
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Chapters

  • Introduction

    Duration: 00:31

  • Putin's opponents find their voice

    As opposition protests continue over parliamentary elections, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Steve Rosenberg in Moscow considers whether they reveal deep-seated unrest in Putin's Russia.

    Duration: 05:34

  • What will US departure mean for Iraq?

    As the USA's nine-year military intervention in Iraq comes to an end, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Gabriel Gatehouse in Baghdad finds that opinions are divided about what it will mean for the country.

    Duration: 05:39

  • Hungary's homelessness crisis

    Nick Thorpe finds out how the country is coping with the financial crisis in the Eurozone as more and more people struggle to survive.

    Duration: 05:20

  • Dark memories and celebrations in Bangladesh

    As the country marks it's 40th anniversary, Mark Tully - who remembers the long struggle which preceded its birth - wonders whether too much celebration will lead to further bitterness.

    Duration: 05:53

  • Celia Sanchez: Was she Castro's lover?

    In eastern Cuba, Linda Pressly climbs mountains and asks awkward questions about the relationship between Celia Sanchez and Fidel Castro.

    Duration: 05:47

Broadcast

  • Sat 10 Dec 2011 11:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4