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Russia: Oil and Rouble Woes

The oil price has hit a new low and the Russian rouble has continued to slide in value against the dollar: We discuss the political and economic implications for Russia.

The oil price has hit a new low and the Russian rouble has continued to slide in value against the dollar: We discuss the political and economic implications for Russia with Dr Sam Greene, director the Russia Institute at King's College, London.

Also, journalist Alex Duval Smith in Mali is guided by the stars as she travels with smugglers in Timbuktu. And the 成人快手's Phil Mercer in Sydney profiles an Australian entrepreneur who's made a business out of riding the waves.

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18 minutes

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Fri 12 Dec 2014 16:05GMT

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  • Fri 12 Dec 2014 08:32GMT
  • Fri 12 Dec 2014 16:05GMT

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