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A look at the relationship between Syria and Hezbollah, we find out what was achieved on Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to the Kremlin, and South African photographer David Goldblatt reflects on his career.
Simon Kuper of the Financial Times and Dr Henk te Velde explore the role of the Dutch monarchy after their queen abdicates, our man in Seoul – Jason Strother – brings us the latest after the US and South Korea end their military drill, and air-travel expert Peter Morris of Ascend joins us to talk aviation.
Reactions to the car bomb attack on Syrian prime minister Wael al-Halqi, we learn some awkward English phrases being taught to the People’s Liberation Army in China, and get business news from Bloomberg’s Pimm Fox.
The latest on accusations that chemical weapons are being used in Syria, we discuss Israel and Palestine’s differing views on holy sites, and hear from the Auto Shanghai car fair.
The pros and cons of western intervention in Syria, we ask if presidential libraries can change the perception of former leaders, and head to Lisbon to discuss anti-austerity protests.
This one-hour show airs at 12 noon London time and includes analysis of the day’s news in Europe. This is also our drivetime show for the US East Coast.
As Giorgio Napolitano chooses Enrico Letta to form Italy’s coalition government, we get the latest Italy. Plus, Manus Cranny of Bloomberg TV brings us the international business news and our Hong Kong bureau chief gives her verdict on Spring Airlines’ daring new uniform.
We discuss the Boston bombing suspect, why Egypt’s justice minister has resigned, and look at a new $300m (€230m) scholarship for study in China.
The latest from the manhunt in Boston, we discuss the oil market in Iraqi Kurdistan, and review the South American papers.
Analysis of the explosion in Waco, Texas, we discuss the arrest of Pakistan’s ex-ruler Pervez Musharraf, and get a round-up of global media stories with The Independent’s Ian Burrell.
Reflection on the legacy of Margaret Thatcher with Peter York and Damian Barr, we look over the international business headlines with Manus Cranny of Bloomberg TV, and hear how the UK government won design of the year for their website.
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