FT News in Focus

FT correspondent Robin Wigglesworth talks to writer Anders Heger who was outside the building where the explosions took place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amid a spate of corruptions scandals the Indian congress-led government seems to be struggling to keep control and speculation that Rahul Gandhi is waiting in the wings to replace the current prime minister Manmohan Singh, is mounting. Mr Gandhi recently came back into the spotlight after completing a 4-day walking tour through a string of villages in Uttar Pradesh. Asia page editor Serena Tarling talks to FT correspondent Rahul Jacobs in New Delhi, about how Gandhi was received. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yingluck Shinawatra, younger sister of Thailand's exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, is set to become the country's first female prime minister after her party's resounding election victory at the weekend. Serena Tarling asked the FT's Bangkok correspondent Tim Johnston about the challenges she faces and how much influence her brother is likely to have over the incoming government Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turkey's prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has just won his third election in a row, increasing his share of the vote and winning a strong mandate to launch a long-delayed overhaul of Turkey's constitution and tackle pressing issues of Middle East policy. Fiona Symon asked Delphine Strauss, FT correspondent in Ankara, what his early priorities would be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FT correspondent Abeer Allam talks to Serena Tarling about the current situation in Yemen, a week after President Saleh's exit from the country to Saudi Arabia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Italy's ruling coalition has been shaken by the results of local elections - one of the most disappointing results was in Silvio Berlusconi's home town of Milan. Fiona Symon talks to Rachel Sanderson in Milan, about what the results mean for the Italian prime minister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Syria has lifted its 48-year old emergency law in a bid to appease pro-democracy protesters. Fiona Symon asked Abigail Fielding-Smith in Beirut how the latest government tactic was likely to be viewed by opponents of the regime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danielle Chiesi, the Bear Stearns trader, and Mr Rajaratnam, discuss market movements and possible deals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Protesters in Egypt have called off a planned demonstration in response to the arrest of ousted president Hosni Mubarak - the first detention of an Arab autocrat since the start of the Arab unrest. Fiona Symon speaks to correspondent Heba Saleh in Cairo about the what this means for the prospects for a smooth transition of power in the country, and for protest movements in the wider region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over 250 people were feared drowned this week after they set off in a small boat from the coast of North Africa in an attempt to reach the Italian Island of Lampedusa.The tragedy highlighted a growing problem for Italy over what to do with the flood of migrants that has resulted from the Arab uprisings in Tunisia and Libya. Fiona Symon spoke to Guy Dinmore, the FT's Rome correspondent, about how Italy is tackling the problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danielle Chiesi, the Bear Stearns trader, and Mr Rajaratnam, discuss contacts at several companies and Ms Chiesi’s concerns about trading and being investigated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danielle Chiesi speaks with Kieran Taylor, a senior marketing officer with Akamai, who prosecutors allege informed her about the lower earnings guidance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a call on July 24 2008, Danielle Chiesi alerts Raj Rajaratnam about information about Akamai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kieran Taylor tells Danielle Chiesi he has a “major present” for her in the form of information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danielle Chiesi, the Bear Stearns trader, and Mr Rajaratnam, in which they discussed contacts at several companies and Ms Chiesi’s concerns about trading and being investigated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raj Rajaratnam called Danielle Chiesi, the Bear Stearns trader, and said, “I just wanted to say thank you.” for tips on a deal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Knight interviews Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli, currently in the middle of a six-month mission on the International Space Station. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raj Rajaratnam is heard telling David Lau, a colleague, that he was told by a board member of Goldman Sachs that the bank would report a loss for the quarter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During this call, Raj Rajaratnam tells Ian Horowitz, a Galleon trader, that he received “a call at 3:58, right?... Saying something good might happen to Goldman.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A call between Raj Raj Rajaratnam and Ian Horowitz followed by a discussion between Rajaratnam and Adam Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The audio of a call between Joe Liu, a Galleon employee, speaking with Raj Rajaratnam. Prosecutors allege Mr Liu passed along information about Synaptics’s earnings before they were announced in January 2009. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The two discuss Intel’s investment in wireless company Clearwire and the PeopleSupport sale to India’s Essar Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The two discuss Intel’s investment in wireless company Clearwire and the PeopleSupport sale to India’s Essar Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CONTAINS EXPLETIVES: Mr Rajaratnam’s brother, Rengan, called Mr Rajaratnam to alert him to a Wall Street Journal news article that discussed the potential combination of Clearwire and an investment from Intel, among other companies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"A budget for making things, not making things up." So began UK chancellor George Osborne, as he set out his stall for encouraging growth and stabilising the country's economy. So, how did he fare? The FT's Sarah Neville put this question to Chris Cook, the FT's education correspondent, Martin Sandbu, the FT's economic leader writer and Matthew Vincent, editor of FT Money.Produced by LJ Filotrani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Call between Raj Rajaratnam, founder of Galleon Group, and Rajiv Goel, a former Intel employee, on July 30 2008. The call followed a meeting of PeopleSupport’s board discussing the terms of the offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Police have cracked down on the heart of Bahrain's pro-democracy movement, launching tear gas against protesters rallying at the Pearl roundabout in Manama, the capital. Fiona Symon speaks to Robin Wigglesworth, about the political implications for Bahrain and the wider region. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rajat Gupta, a Goldman Sachs director, told Raj Rajaratnam, the founder of hedge fund Galleon Group, that the investment bank had discussed buying a commercial bank in July 2008, according to a recording of the audio of this phone call Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The audio of a phone call between Raj Rajaratnam and Adam Smith used as evidence in the insider trading case against Rajaratnam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The audio of a phone call between Raj Rajaratnam and Anil Kumar used as evidence in the insider trading case against Rajaratnam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The audio of a phone call between Raj Rajaratnam and Rajiv Goel used as evidence in the insider trading case against Rajaratnam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FT’s Mure Dickie gives an eye-witness account from Tokyo on the biggest earthquake ever to hit Japan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Students in Yemen, inspired by events in Egypt and Tunisia, have launched a campaign of mass demonstrations to persuade President Ali Abduallah Saleh - to step down. Fiona Symon asks FT correspondent Abigail Fielding-Smith, who is in the Yemeni capital Sana, what has been achieved so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FT’s Middle East correspondent Michael Peel reports on Friday’s events from the streets of Cairo after a day of pitched battles in Egypt. Interview by John Aglionby, produced by Emily Cadman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Think of the financial crisis. What does it sound like? That was the question the FT put to Julian Anderson, professor of composition at the Guildhall School and one of Britain's most celebrated composers. Hear him identify five key moments of the crisis, written out as scores and played on the piano.Presented by Frederick StudemannProduced by LJ Filotrani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Aglionby talks to Guy Dinmore, the FT’s Rome correspondent, about Silvio Berlusconi’s extraordinary political escape in surviving two no confidence votes. We look at what options are now open for Mr Berlusconi, and what the failure of the revolt means for Italian politics.Produced by Emily Cadman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rohit Jaggi, Aviation Columnist, interviews Joe Lombardo, president and chief executive of US business aircraft maker Gulfstream Aerospace, about the G450. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two West African countries, Ivory Coast and Guinea have recently held presidential elections regarded as their first democratic vote since independence. Peaceful change could herald a new era of prosperity for the people of both countries, which are leading commodity exporters. Fiona Symon asks the FT's West Africa correspondent Tom Burgis what could happen if the results of the polls are disputed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fiona Symon talks to the FT's correspondent in Cairo, Heba Saleh, about the elections in Egypt this weekend.Produced by LJ Filotrani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

North Korea launched an attack on the remoteSouth Korean fishing island of Yeonpyeong on Tuesday killing four and destroying dozens of houses. South Korea retaliated with a shelling of its own.Fiona Symon talks to Christian Oliver, the FT's correspondent in Seoul about public opinion of the attacks.Produced by LJ Filotrani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Republicans have taken control of the House of Representatives and gained ground in the Senate. The results of the Midterms have, without a doubt, set out a significant shift in power.But what do the results really mean for President Barack Obama?LJ Filotrani asks FT correspondent Anna Fifield who watched the results unfold in Washington, for her thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Harford, the FT's Undercover Economist talks to internet entrepreneur Steven Johnson about his latest book, 'Where do good ideas come from?'.Produced by LJ Filotrani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The death of Argentina's former president Nestor Kirchner has transformed the country's political landscape - although no longer president, he and his wife, the current president Cristina Fernandez, were seen as very much acting as a team. Fiona Symon asks the FT's correspondent in Buenos Aires, Jude Webber, where his death leaves Cristina Fernandez's political career.Produced by LJ Filotrani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UK chancellor George Osborne delivered the government's review on spending today. He spoke of fairness, of bringing the years of ever rising borrowing to an end, of making those with the broadest shoulders bear the greatest burden and of building a country which only buys what it can afford. But what to these mantras really mean in terms of spending and cuts?To try and answer this question the FT's Sarah Neville is joined in the studio by FT correspondents Chris Cook, Martin Sandbu and Alice Ross.Produced by LJ Filotrani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angela Merkel, Germany’s chancellor, said at the weekend that the country’s attempts to form a multicultural society had failed and that both Muslim immigrants and indigenous Germans had to make greater efforts towards integration. Fiona Symon speaks to Quentin Peel, the FT’s Berlin correspondent, about Merkel’s remarks.Produced by Martin Stabe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matthew Green reflects on the elections which took place in Afghanistan at the weekend.Produced by LJ Filotrani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom O'Sullivan talks to the FT's west Africa correspondent Tom Burgis about what the atmosphere is like in the Niger Delta as president Goodluck Jonathan gears up to revealing whether or not he will stand for re-election in January, and, whether or not Goodluck has so far kept his promise to bring peace to the area, allowing for free and fair elections.Produced by LJ Filotrani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With US president Barack Obama announcing the end to the combat mission in Iraq, Fiona Symon asks the FT's Middle East correspondent Andrew England what this means for the Iraqi people.Produced by LJ Filotrani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to a clip of a US radio interview with Rohit Jaggi on the subject of pilotless aircraft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the podcast: We ask whether the 75,000 leaked documents covering the period 2004 to 2009 will have any impact on the Obama administration and its Afghan strategy.Presented by Tom O'Sullivan, the FT's assistant world news editor, with James Blitz the FT's defence and diplomatic editor.Produced by LJ Filotrani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.