FT News in Focus
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UK troops redeployed
With the news yesterday from the government that 1,000 UK troops are to be redeployed away from the most dangerous part of Helmand province, Fiona Symon asks James Blitz, the FT's diplomatic correspondent, whether this is going to be interpreted as a sign of failure.Produced by LJ Filotrani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Congo’s 50th anniversary of independence
The FT's Africa editor William Wallis from Kinshasa talks to Fiona Symon, about the mood of the Congolese on this day of celebration - with particular reference to the announcement of the World Bank on Tuesday postponing a decision on writing off the country's debt.Produced by LJ Filotrani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Guinea election
Guinea is preparing for its first competitive election since 1958. Tom O'Sullivan, the FT's assistant world news editor asks Tom Burgis, the FT's West Africa correspondent, what we can expect this weekend.Produced by LJ Filotrani Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The unavoidable Budget
It was anything but straightforward. Our team of experts dissect George Osborne's complex first Budget in a special podcast. With Chris Giles, Nick Timmins and Alison Smith, hosted by Robert Shrimsley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Asian internet security at risk
FT technology correspondent Joseph Menn reports on the problems besetting google and yahoo in China, plus the cyber attacks on Vietnamese activists who oppose Chinese mining investment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the ground report: Russian metro bombings
The FT's Moscow bureau chief Charles Clover reports on terrorist attacks in the Russian capital's metro system Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Budget podcast: the FT verdict
With an election looming, and little fiscal room for manoeuvre, the FT analyses Alistair Darling's 2010 Budget. With Chris Giles, Nick Timmins and Chris Cook. Presented by Robert Shrimsley Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the ground report: Palestinian evictions in East Jerusalem
Tobias Buck, the FT's Jerusalem bureau chief, reports on Arab-Israeli tensions in East Jersualem, where Palestinians have been evicted from their homes to make way for Jewish settlers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the ground report: Violence in Jos
The FT's West Africa correspondent Tom Burgis reports from Lagos on ethnic killings in the central Nigerian city of Jos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the ground report: Iraqi elections
The FT’s chief Middle East correspondent Andrew England reports from Baghdad on Iraq’s security and political situation ahead of the parliamentary elections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On the ground report: Mabhouh killing
FT gulf correspondent Simeon Kerr reports from Dubai on the murder of Hamas official Mahmoud al-Mabhouh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Eyewitness report: Earthquake relief efforts in Haiti
FT Caribbean correspondent Benedict Mander reports on post-earthquake aid efforts, security and governance from Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
UK pre-Budget report 2009
Three FT experts give their views on Alistair Darling's pre-Budget report. With Chris Giles, Nick Timmins and Patrick Jenkins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dubai World: Investor mood and long-term effects
Simeon Kerr reports from Dubai on investors' reaction to default fears at Dubai World Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Edward Luce on the significance of President Obama's visit to China
Edward Luce, the FT Washington Bureau chief, who has followed Mr Obama on the tour, on a new geo-political moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Healthcare and the recovery
Andrew Jack, the FT's pharmaceuticals correspondent, talks to Armin Fidler, leader adviser, health policy and strategy at the World Bank Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Healthcare and the recovery
Andrew Jack, the FT's Pharmaceutical correspondent, talks to Rifat Atun, director; strategy, performance and evaluation cluster; the Global Fund to fight Aids, TB and Malaria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aung San Suu Kyi sentenced to further 18 months
Tim Johnston reports on the implications of Aung San Suu Kyi's new sentence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Richard Waters on the Microsoft and Yahoo deal
Steve Ballmer gets his way: Richard Waters gives his thoughts on the Microsoft / Yahoo search deal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.