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FT News in Focus

News features and analysis from Financial Times reporters around the world. FT News in Focus is produced by Fiona Symon.

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Joice Mujuru: the new voice of Zimbabwe's opposition Oct 05, 2016

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The transformation of Joice Mujuru from revolutionary hero and life-long Mugabe comrade to opposition leader encapsulates the political turmoil shaking Zimbabwe. David Pilling, the FT's Africa editor, spoke to her about her political ambitions during a visit to London.

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UK banks roll out robot technology Oct 04, 2016

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UK banks have begun to adopt artificial intelligence to speed up processes and customer interaction, with RBS in the vanguard. Patrick Jenkins, the FT's financial editor, discusses the development with Emma Dunkley, UK retail banking correspondent, and RBS's Jane Howard. Music by Kevin MacLeod.

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Dispatch from Ohio: Black voters on Clinton, Trump Oct 03, 2016

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Ohio is a pivotal state in any US presidential election. No Republican has ever won without it. As Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton struggle to rally black voters, the FT's Joe Rennison visits a neighbourhood in Cleveland to see how members of the local black community feel about the candidates clamouring for their support. Music by David Sappa

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Colombians to deliver their verdict on peace accord Sep 29, 2016

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Colombians will vote on Sunday in a referendum on a peace accord that brings to an end a bloody civil war that lasted for over 50 years. John Paul Rathbone, FT Latin America editor, and Andres Schipani, Andes correspondent, tell Jonathan Wheatley why Colombians still have doubts about the accord.

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Battle of the camera drones Sep 28, 2016

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A battle for the camera drone market has broken out, with action camera maker GoPro taking on the current leader DJI. Both companies have unveiled new products that are small enough to fold into a backpack. Chris Nuttall asks the FT's Tim Bradshaw in San Francisco who's winning the camera drone war.

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Deutsche Bank in the eye of the storm Sep 27, 2016

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Deutsche Bank is at the centre of an intense market sell-off, reflecting investor concern about a looming fine from the US government. Patrick Jenkins, the FT's financial editor, asks Laura Noonan, investment banking correspondent, and Chris Wheeler, an analyst at Atlantic Equities, if there's any way out for the German lender. Music by Kevin MacLeod

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Mexico's other border Sep 23, 2016

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The UN estimates 400,000 Central Americans cross illegally into Mexico each year and as many as half of those are fleeing violence. As pressure builds for measures to stem the flow of migrants, the FT's Jude Webber tells one woman's story. Visit FT.com for more on the story.

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Google and the AI arms race Sep 22, 2016

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Google’s big bet on computers that can teach themselves is about to face its most significant test. One of its latest products, an intelligent digital assistant, is intended to usher in a more natural and intelligent form of human-computer interaction, based on the use of everyday language. Chris Nuttal discusses the development with Richard Waters, the FT's West Coast editor.

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Data reveal scale of Brexit disruption for companies Sep 20, 2016

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Britain's exit from the European Union is causing headaches for thousands of companies that rely on 'passporting rights' to do business in other European countries. Patrick Jenkins discusses the scale of the problem with Martin Arnold, the FT's banking editor and Laura Noonan, investment banking correspondent. Music: Kevin MacLeod

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New York area bombing suspect arrested Sep 19, 2016

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US authorities arrested Ahmad Khan Rahami on Monday in connection with weekend bombings in New York and New Jersey. The FT's Gregory Meyer reports from Elizabeth, New Jersey. Clips courtesy of Reuters.

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