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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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David Bowie: innovator in all aspects of his life Jan 11, 2016

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Just as he blazed a trail through the world of rock and roll, David Bowie also gave the world of finance something it had never seen before: pop bonds. Dan McCrum discusses these and other technological innovations embraced by the late pop star with Peter Campbell, FT technology correspondent. Music: Blackstar by David Bowie. Columbia label

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Free WiFi comes to the streets of New York Jan 07, 2016

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New York is ripping out its ageing phone boxes and replacing them with more than 7,000 WiFi routers to give the city free and fast internet access. Senior US business correspondent David Crow talks to city residents about the new service. Music by Blue Dot Sessions.

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German refugee policy under fire after Cologne attacks Jan 07, 2016

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A series of sexual assaults and thefts in Cologne on New Year’s Eve has shocked Germany and led to mounting criticism of the government’s immigration policies after it was reported that the attackers were of Arab or North African appearance. Joshua Chaffin talks to Stefan Wagstyl, the FT's Berlin correspondent, about the political fallout.

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How do Iranians view the split with Saudi Arabia? Jan 06, 2016

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Saudi Arabia's execution of a Shia cleric earlier this month led to a diplomatic rupture with Iran after hardliners in the Shia country set fire to the Saudi embassy in Tehran. Siona Jenkins discusses how Iranians view the dispute ahead of next month's elections with the FT's Tehran correspondent Najmeh Bozorgmehr.

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US car makers hit record sales in 2015 Jan 06, 2016

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Auto sales figures from the world's biggest economy brought some good news to an otherwise grim week for global markets. FT journalists analyse how US car manufacturers have recovered from one of the worst periods in the industry's history, and the key economic factors that bolstered sales growth. Music by Podington Bear.

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Corruption's stranglehold on the Moroccan economy Dec 22, 2015

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Karim Tazi is Morocco’s most outspoken businessman - a rare example of someone prepared to challenge vested interests on issues ranging from corruption to human rights and democracy. He spoke to Heba Saleh, FT North Africa correspondent, at his headquarters in Casablanca, about his hopes for changeFor the full story go to: http://www.ft.com/business-arab-world

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Yellen shows the courage of her convictions Dec 17, 2015

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The Federal Reserve has finally raised interest rates in a widely expected move. What has really changed? The FT's Roger Blitz asks Roger Hallam of JP Morgan Asset Management how significant the move is and what signals were sent about the pace of future tightening.

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Business stories of the year Dec 17, 2015

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Matthew Vincent relives a year of highs and lows in the corporate world with the FT's business editor Brooke Masters, including record merger and acquisition activity, trouble for commodities groups and a scandal that, for once, did not involve banks.

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How Canada will settle new refugees Dec 16, 2015

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Under a new government, Canada welcomed hundreds of refugees this week as part of its plan to bring in 10,000 before the end of the year. Outlining the possible challenges ahead, the FT's Ravi Mattu reports from Toronto on the economic and social implications. Music by Podington Bear.

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Will Spain vote for experience over youth? Dec 16, 2015

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Spain's prime minister Mariano Rajoy is facing three youthful challengers in this weekend's elections. The FT's Josh Chaffin asks Tobias Buck, who has been covering the elections, whether his message of experience and stability will win over the country's voters.

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