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Biden in largest single-day act of clemency Dec 12, 2024

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US president commutes around 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people. Also: inside Syria's abandoned presidential palace, recreational use of cannabis banned in Japan, and the secret to being happy at work.

Syrian rebels enter Homs and close in on Damascus Dec 07, 2024

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Syrian President's grip on power wanes as another strategic city falls to Islamist rebels. Also: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is rededicated in front of world leaders and the conman in India who duped families into thinking he was their long lost son.

Syria special Dec 07, 2024

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Syria's army says it's bolstering defences around the capital, Damascus, as rebels intent on overthrowing President Assad converge on the city.

MSF charity pulls out of Haiti's capital after attacks on staff Nov 20, 2024

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MSF pulls out of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince after attacks on staff. Also: US approves supply of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine, why olive oil prices are plummeting and tennis bids adios to Rafael Nadal.

Republicans win House in major boost for Trump agenda Nov 13, 2024

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Republicans secure total control of US congress after winning the House of Representatives. Also: climate impact of jet condensation trails and the kidults rediscovering the joy of toys.

Donald Trump confirmed as 47th US President Nov 06, 2024

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Donald Trump pledges to lead the US into a new golden age after winning US presidential election. We'll have world reaction and assess the potential impact on the global economy and environment.

Donald Trump declares victory in US presidential election Nov 06, 2024

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Donald Trump poised to make historic comeback not seen in the US in more than a century.

The Happy Pod: Marrying the man who saved my life Nov 02, 2024

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Charlotte and Dave met as strangers in a moment of crisis, and went on to marry. Also, the son who reunited with his father after 19 years, and the friends that have been meeting up every week in the same spot since 1968 Presenter: Jannat Jalil. Music composed by Iona Hampson.

Former Ugandan rebel jailed for 40 years for war crimes Oct 25, 2024

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Former commander in rebel Lord's Resistance Army, Thomas Kwoyelo, sentenced to 40 years for war crimes in Uganda. Also: The tortured monkey released back into the wild, and a scientific breakthrough in eco production.

US Presidential Election - your questions answered Oct 20, 2024

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The Global News Podcast, The Global Story and Americast join forces to answer your questions about the US presidential election. We look at what the result could mean for the Middle East, Ukraine and climate change.

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