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The former vice-president was the big winner in the races to choose a Democrat candidate. Only Bernie Sanders now stands in his way. Also in this programme: the US and the Taliban sign an agreement preparing the way for peace; a ceasefire is de
Stock markets have been plunging. Will the virus spell an end to globalisation? Also in this edition: worries about what the virus is doing in Iran; the upshot of the Weinstein verdict; riots in Delhi; Qatar edges back in from the cold; and why
As profits plunge, HSBC says it will axe 35,000 jobs, and move back to its roots in Hong Kong and Shanghai. But is this wise, given the economic effect of the coronavirus outbreak? Also: the UK introduces an immigration points scheme to deter l
Sinn Fein shed its terror-linked past to poll the most votes. Now it's in or near government on both sides of the Irish border. Also in this edition: Angela Merkel's hand-picked successor bows out; the Philippines moves towards ending its defen
The president was acquitted, while the Democrats' Iowa caucuses ended in chaos. He also delivered a barnstorming State of the Union address. Also in the programme: locusts in Africa; the dead doctor who's shaken the Chinese leadership; the pric
President Trump laid out his plan. The Palestinians weren't involved. But Israel liked it. Also in this programme: the economic cost of the new virus from China; an arrest too far in Russia; Kashmir gets some internet restored; and Brexit actua
President Trump's trial in the Senate is due to begin on Tuesday. But might it actually help him and the Republicans? Also in this edition: how dangerous are the street protests in Iran for Ayatollah Khamenei?; President Putin shakes up the Rus
The US and Iran stepped back from the brink. But a Ukrainian civilian airliner was brought down with heavy loss of life - apparently by an Iranian air defence error. Also in this edition: Beijing's new man in Hong Kong; the surprising Right/Gre
A drone strike in Baghdad killed Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Quds force. It came days after supporters of a pro-Iranian militia attacked the US embassy in Baghdad. Also in this edition: Turkey offers help to Libya - as a rush for oil and
This was the week when Australian firefighters were pushed to the limit, when Somalia's locust invasion got even worse and Benjamin Netanyahu saw off a challenge to his leadership(Picture: Australian firefighters combat bushfires Credit:
The House of Representatives voted to send the President for trial in the Senate. Donald Trump becomes only the third president in US history to be impeached. Also this week: why is India's new citizenship law so controversial? Rob Watson on wh
The British prime minister secured a huge majority in the general election. It means he can carry out his campaign slogan - get Brexit done. (Picture: the British prime minister Boris Johnson standing before the front door of 10 Downing Street
The alliance decided to focus on China - and to answer criticism from the US president. But he had worries of his own at home. Also in this edition: the prime minister of Malta says he'll resign because of the scandal over the murder of a journ
Life expectancy in the US has fallen for the past three years. It's a similar story in Britain. Why? Also in this edition: why France is fighting Islamist rebels in the Sahel; two key moments in the UK general election; France takes action aga
Prince Andrew gave a television interview which aroused public outrage. He failed to express sympathy for victims of his paedophile friend Jeffrey Epstein. Also in this programme: an audience laughs at Britain's would-be prime ministers; eviden
Television is carrying the evidence as officials give it. It's likely to make a bigger impact on the public. Also in this programme: the long-serving president of Bolivia is forced from office; what the British general election means in Norther
There's growing pushback against Iranian involvement in Iraq and Lebanon. Iran is being seen by some as the kind of interfering foreign state it often criticises. Also in this programme: the British general election campaign gets under way - th
President Trump said the IS leader detonated a suicide vest during a US attack. It's a blow to the Islamists, and a boost for Mr Trump's political prospects. Also in the programme: Britain calls a general election instead of leaving the EU; the
Syrian forces moved back towards the Turkish border, after the Kurds asked them to help. Alliances are shifting rapidly in the Middle East. Also in this edition: Catalan separatists get long prison sentences; an upsurge in violence in Burkina
Google says it has achieved quantum supremacy - with ground-breaking new technology. The claim is disputed, but scientists say it's a moment like the start of powered flight. Also in this edition: challenges to the system in Lebanon and Chile;
Turkish troops moved into Kurdish-occupied northern Syria. President Trump allowing this to happen has caused outrage. Also in this programme: the OECD moves to tax big companies; an unexpected ray of hope in Brexit talks; and why women are cau
The new government put its Brexit proposals to the EU. Will it get approval from Brussels - and parliament? Also in this edition: Ukraine tries to unfreeze its frozen conflict; China marks the 70th anniversary of Communist rule - as Hong Kong p
Donald Trump and Boris Johnson both suffered major setbacks this week. One faces impeachment; the other was humiliated by Britain's top court. Also in this programme: President Assad of Syria is invited to tiptoe back onto the world stage; riot
Drones and missiles took out half the kingdom's production. The US and Saudi Arabia blamed Iran - but there was no immediate military retaliation. Also in this edition: Italy softens its ban on Mediterranean migrants; child mortality halves; an
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