25/08/2012
The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's foreign correspondents take a closer look at the stories behind the headlines. Kate Adie hosts correspondents from Mali, Italy, South Africa and Beijing.
Kate Adie hosts correspondents around the world as they tell their stories.
Mark Lobel attends a memorial service for the South African miners killed by police while striking for better pay and working conditions.
Mike Thompson is 'embedded' with the army in the West African Republic of Mali. Can it win back the north of the country from Islamist militants?
David Willey recalls his first visit to Beijing nearly fifty years ago - an extraordinary trip where he saw Chairman Mao and briefly met the last Emperor of China.
As Italians enjoy the last few days of their annual August break at the seaside Dany Mitzman reflects on the contradictory charms of the Riviera Romagnola.
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Introduction
Duration: 00:21
Working conditions
Mark Lobel attends a memorial service for the South African miners killed by police while striking for better pay.
Duration: 06:04
Recovering territory
Mike Thompson is 'embedded' with the army in the West African Republic of Mali as it tries to win back the north of the country from Islamist militants.
Duration: 05:34
Diplomatic standoff
Will Grant has been speaking to people in Ecuador about Wikileaks founder Julian Assange – who is currently camped out in the Ecuadorian embassy in London.
Duration: 05:08
Extraordinary trip
David Willey recalls his 1965 visit to Beijing where he saw Chairman Mao and briefly met the last Emperor of China.
Duration: 05:22
Summer holiday
As Italians enjoy the last few days of their August break at the seaside, Dany Mitzman reflects on the contradictory charms of the Riviera Romagnola.
Duration: 06:38
The 'embarassing' Italian holiday
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Dany Mitzman visits the Riviera Romagnola, the holiday region many Italians feel embarrassed about.Broadcast
- Sat 25 Aug 2012 11:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
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