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Falun Gong

Why the Chinese government is afraid of the Falun Gong movement.

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Niger Delta

Is peace coming to the Niger Delta, Nigeria's oil producing heartland?

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Russian History

Why Russia is nervous of misinterpretations of its history.

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Africa Internet

The high speed cables bringing internet access to eastern and southern Africa.

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Iran Leadership

The power struggle within the clerical elite of Iran.

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Russia Religion

Does the resurgence of the Orthodox Church mean Russia is becoming more religious?

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East Jerusalem

The growing tensions between the US and Israel over Israeli settlements.

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Electronic Borders

Why rich countries are investing in the latest technology to create electronic borders.

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Kosovo After Independence

What progress has been made in Kosovo since it declared independence last year?

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Russia's Neighbours

A year after its war with Georgia, what relationship does Russia want with its neighbours?

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Surviving A Sex Scandal

Lessons from America on how to survive a sex scandal.

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Venezuela Media

The government of Hugo Chavez tightens its grip on the media in Venezuela.

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Social Networking

Are social networking sites like Facebook changing permanently the way we communicate?

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Assisted Dying

Coming up in Analysis: are attitudes changing around the world on the issue of euthanasia?

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Olympic Sports

The seven sports contending for a place at the summer Olympics of 2016.

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14/08/2009

The background to global news stories, every weekday.

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Russian Military

Is the Russian military as powerful as it would like the world to believe?

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Afghan Elections

What do the people of Afghanistan expect from the elections being held there this week?

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US Afghanistan

What a United States review of the Afghan war effort is likely to recommend.

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Graduate Unemployment

How the recession is affecting this year's crop of university graduates.

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African Journalism

Why African journalists are opposed to a new organisation designed to protect them.

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Iraq Future

How ready are Iraq's politicians for the American withdrawal from their country?

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Women Soldiers

Should women in the US Army be sent to fight on the frontline?

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The US and Darfur

How tough is the Obama administration likely to be over the issue of Darfur?

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Japanese Elections

Will Japan vote for real change in this weekend's elections?

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Oligarchs

How have super-rich Russians fared during the world economic crisis?

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UK Defence Review

Is Britain still a world power when it comes to its military capabilities?

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Mental Health

What is the true cost of mental illness to society?

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Chinese Economy

Has China been doing the right things to tackle the global financial crisis?

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Fighting in Yemen

Is Yemen facing a national security crisis?

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