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Kate Adie introduces 成人快手 foreign correspondents with the stories behind the headlines.

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30 minutes

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Sat 23 Jan 2010 11:30

Chapters

  • Introduction

    Duration: 01:06

  • America's dream of political unity

    A huge gulf divides Republicans and Democrats in America, so why do they love the idea of bipartisan politics so much, asks Mark Mardell?

    Duration: 05:01

  • How relevant is the election in the Tamil heartland?

    As Sri Lanka prepares to go to the polls, Charles Haviland asks what this election means for the minority, following the defeat of Tamil rebels in their long fight to secure a homeland in the north.

    Duration: 05:18

  • How much good do NGOs actually do?

    Zambia, one of the world's least developed countries, plays host to numerous non-governmental organisations, trying to help. But not everyone is convinced of their usefulness, says Jo Fidgen.

    Duration: 05:38

  • Taiwan's Grand Hotel welcomes Chinese visitors

    Phil Harding reports from the hotel which had symbolised Taiwan's defiance of China ever since the civil war 60 years ago, but is now at the centre of its thaw in their icy relations.

    Duration: 04:17

  • Is French flattery of stars just holding on to the past?

    The age of flattery that flourished at the court of Versailles was supposed to have come to an abrupt end with the guillotines 200 years ago. But Hugh Schofield wonders whether it really did.

    Duration: 04:30

Broadcast

  • Sat 23 Jan 2010 11:30