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24/12/2009

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

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Christmas Eve 2009 14:05GMT

Chapters

  • US Healthcare Reforms

    Senate passed the bill. We speak to Congressman Denis Kucinich and journalist Tom Rivers.

    Duration: 12:13

  • Jerusalem's Sacred Esplanade

    A new book on a key holy site shared between Palestinians and Israelis. The authors speak.

    Duration: 22:35

  • Russian Nuclear plans

    President Dmitry Medvedev has made some surprising claims. We asked Dimitri Babich why.

    Duration: 29:58

  • Russian Economy

    Medvedev is optimistic; Jon Hellewig’s firm helps companies do business in Russia.

    Duration: 33:10

  • 2009 for a Somali pirate

    'Hassan' tells us why he and his companions decided to turn to piracy to make a living.

    Duration: 39:18

  • West Bank Shepherds

    12 thousand families still herd, their livelihood is now at risk. Bethany Bell reports.

    Duration: 43:37

  • Christians in Iraq

    Some 50% of Christians have left their homes since the 2003 invasion. Rob Walker has more.

    Duration: 48:29

  • Austrian band Cardiac Move

    This band is updating traditional Christmas in Bethlehem by having a 3-day band contest.

    Duration: 51:27

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  • Christmas Eve 2009 14:05GMT

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