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A Burmese spring
18/01/2012 - REPORTERS

A Burmese spring

After half a century of military dictatorship, there are signs of growing democratic openness in Burma. After freeing Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest in 2010, the regime has now released political prisoners and opened a dialogue with separatist guerrillas. Our reporters travelled across the country to find out why one of the most repressive dictatorships in the world is suddenly opening up.
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GM food on the menu
08/01/2012 - HEALTH

GM food on the menu

We often consume genetically modified organisms, so-called GMOs, without knowing it. But is it dangerous for our health? Today the debate continues to divide scientists.
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My last encounter with Saif al-Islam Gaddafi
22/11/2011 - COMMENTARY

My last encounter with Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

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Serbia: Ratko Mladic, hero or criminal?
14/06/2011 - REPORTERS

Serbia: Ratko Mladic, hero or criminal?

Dubbed the "Butcher of the Balkans", Ratko Mladic is charged with genocide and crimes against humanity, notably for his role in the Srebrenica massacre of 1995. But many Serbs still regard him as a hero. In both Belgrade and rural Serbia where he was arrested, our reporters met a divided population.
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Food crisis fears
02/04/2011 - ENVIRONMENT

Food crisis fears

2008 saw riots across the developing world, with hungry and furious people taking to the streets. Now fears are rising that the world could be braced for another food crisis. The latest data from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation shows that at the beginning of 2011, global food prices were actually higher than at their previous peak three years ago. Environment investigates the nutrition challenges facing the planet.
Steps forward in stem cell research
31/03/2011 - HEALTH

Steps forward in stem cell research

This week, we investigate the latest advances in stem cell technology. We bring you a breakthrough by Dr. Peschanski in France, who’s shone more light on Steinert’s disease, a rare muscle-wasting condition.
Ivory Coast: when politics leads to paralysis
18/02/2011 - REPORTERS

Ivory Coast: when politics leads to paralysis

The political deadlock in Ivory Coast and ensuing sanctions have plunged the country into an unprecedented economic crisis, bringing unemployment, fuel shortages and dwindling supplies of everyday essentials. The crisis is a growing burden on the daily lives of Ivorians, who are the primary victims of the situation.
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The new Irish exodus
17/12/2010 - REPORTERS

The new Irish exodus

Thousands of young Irish people have already packed their bags and left. Many thousands more are set to join them soon. The small country once labelled the 'Celtic Tiger' is experiencing a wave of emigration on a scale not seen for decades. Amid economic meltdown, many people feel there’s simply no future for them in Ireland.
21st century children's health
14/11/2010 - HEALTH

21st century children's health

This week HEALTH explores several chronic conditions affecting the younger generation. We look at how 21st century kids are coping with juvenile diabetes, ADHD and a rare aversion to ultra-violet light. In particular, we show you the very latest technology and medicinal advances which are helping young patients to live as normal a life as possible.
Lake Chad: running dry?
13/11/2010 - ENVIRONMENT

Lake Chad: running dry?

In a special programme filmed on and around Lake Chad, ENVIRONMENT explores the changing nature of the area. NASA satellite photos, taken from space, showed the rapid retreat of the lake’s water levels since the 1970s, over the course of 3 decades. Since then, there has been a lot of concern that Lake Chad could be disappearing. We examine if this is the case, and look at the environmental pressures on the region.
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