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31/01/2012

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  • Russia and Syria

    Evgeny Satanovsky, the Head of the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies in Moscow, discusses whether it is Moscow's position that Syria’s President Assad must stay in power.

    Duration: 03:46

  • Syria – progress on the ground

    Kareem Fahim, a correspondent for the New York Times who's just been in Syria, looks at whether there’s any hope of progress for the opposition forces on the ground in Syria.

    Duration: 06:20

  • US drones

    President Obama has spoken openly about America’s use of remote-controlled drones in Pakistan. Shahzad Akbar, a lawyer who represents the families of victims of drone attacks, gives his reaction.

    Duration: 10:20

  • US drones - Pakistan’s reaction

    The Pakistani foreign ministry spokesman Abdul Basit discusses how the government will respond to Mr Obama's remarks about America’s use of drones in Pakistan.

    Duration: 12:53

  • Courting comedy

    Michelle Obama is due to go on TV tonight with Jay Leno. British comedian Steve Punt discusses whether it’s ever a good idea for a high-profile politician to go on a TV talk show.

    Duration: 17:57

  • Tunisia’s Jews

    An Israeli government minister has said that, in the wake of the Arab Spring, all of Tunisia's Jews should now move to Israel for their own safety. Wyre Davies hears the reaction of Tunisia’s Jews.

    Duration: 21:48

  • Sri Lanka oil

    The president of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa, says the United States' sanctions against Iran will hurt small countries like his own more than they hurt Iran. Charles Haviland reports from Colombo.

    Duration: 22:58

  • Florida’s Hispanic voters

    Jonny Dymond reports from Florida, where the next Republican primary is being held. How can the candidates woo Florida’s large Hispanic population, who aren't natural supporters of Republicans?

    Duration: 31:25

  • Republican primary

    Jonny Dymond discusses whether Republican candidate Mitt Romney is guaranteed victory in tonight’s Republican primary in the US state of Florida.

    Duration: 33:30

  • Film star dogs

    Forget the Oscars, the film award that really counts is the Golden Collar, which goes to the best film performance by a dog. Film critic Kim Newman tells us who deserves this year's award.

    Duration: 36:55

  • Nigerian economy

    Nigeria is suffering from a chronic lack of development caused by corruption, mismanagement and, lately, the effect of attacks by Islamist group Boko Haram. Andrew Harding reports from Lagos.

    Duration: 42:56

  • Baltasar Garzon loses Supreme Court bid

    One of Spain's most controversial judges, Baltasar Garzon, has lost his bid at the Supreme Court to stop his prosecution for abuse of power. The Â鶹ԼÅÄ’s Tom Burridge looks at what might happen next.

    Duration: 48:22

  • Stabilising Somalia

    Andrew Mitchell, the British International Development Secretary, has paid a visit to Somalia ahead of an international conference on the country. The Â鶹ԼÅÄ’s Will Ross travelled with him.

    Duration: 52:56

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  • Tue 31 Jan 2012 14:05GMT
    Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service Online

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