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Escaping the LA Fires

The Los Angeles wild fires have left thousands of people homeless, but among Angelinos who narrowly escaped disaster there is an overwhelming sense of relief - and guilt.

Kate Adie introduces stories from Los Angeles, Cambodia, Argentina, Nigeria and Washington DC.

The Los Angeles wild fires have left thousands of people homeless, and caused damage costing billions of dollars. Among those Angelenos who narrowly escaped disaster there is an overwhelming sense of relief - and, for some, a sense of guilt. 成人快手 LA correspondent David Willis tells the story of his own close call.

Cambodia鈥檚 12th Century temple complex, Angkor Wat, is the world鈥檚 biggest religious site and a huge tourist attraction. Authorities want to increase visitor numbers, which has led to locals living in the jungle around the site being evicted from their homes. Jill McGivering went to investigate.

Javier Milei was elected president of Argentina a little over a year ago, following an eccentric campaign in which he promised radical economic reform. Charlotte Pritchard visited a chewing-gum factory in Buenos Aires, to find out what business owners think of the progress the country is making so far.

In Nigeria we navigate the bustling urban sprawl of Lagos to find a wildlife sanctuary in an unlikely spot. It's the work of a local school teacher who wants to teach locals about conversation and the importance of biodiversity. Kirsty Lang paid a visit.

Washington DC is making preparations for Donald Trump's inauguration next week. As he enters the White House, the Republicans will control of all three branches of government. Paddy O鈥機onnell looks back to his own time working in Washington, when American voters were seemingly much more willing to share support for both political parties.

Series producer: Serena Tarling
Production coordinators: Sophie Hill & Katie Morrison
Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

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