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03/08/2012

UN diplomats debate in New York as the battles rage in Syria, concern over rising global food prices, and Olympic pressure. Round-up of the day's news with Robin Lustig.

UN debates who's to blame for the failure of international diplomacy as the battles rage in Syria; from Nebraska, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Paul Adams reports on the drought affecting food US production; and warnings over rising global food prices; and how Olympic athletes cope with the extraordinary pressures of competition. The programme is presented tonight by Robin Lustig.

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