The World Tonight
When it comes to daily news, The World Tonight takes international events seriously and covers them in depth. Using the BBC's international network of correspondents we report on what is going on, put it in context and provide a forum for debate on the big issues facing us all. The programme is presented by Robin Lustig or Ritula Shah. It is broadcast Monday to Friday at 10pm on BBC Radio 4 and lasts for 45 minutes.
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The World Tonight with Ritula Shah 20th April 2011
Wed, 20 Apr 11
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39 mins
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7 days remainingFighting in the Libyan city of Misrata has claimed the life of an Oscar-nominated British film maker, and left another British photographer injured. France and Italy have joined Britain and say they're sending military advisors to help the Libyan rebels - but is this the beginning of mission creep?
The World Tonight with Ritula Shah 19th April 2011
Tue, 19 Apr 11
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38 mins
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6 days remainingThe Syrian government has responded to continuing protests by saying it will lift a 50 year-old state of emergency. And what happened when a couple from Virginia sat down to do a crossword together?
The World Tonight with Ritula Shah 18th April 2011
Mon, 18 Apr 11
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38 mins
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5 days remainingThe United Nations is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Libya to allow it to bring in humanitarian aid. Could an aid effort in the midst of conflict prolong the fighting? And we look at the violent fallout of Nigeria's recent Presidential poll.
The World Tonight with Felicity Evans 15th April 2011
Fri, 15 Apr 11
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38 mins
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2 days remainingWhy can't NATO force Colonel Gadaffi from power under Resolution 1973? A London University cuts courses to offer cheaper degrees and a UN tribunal has convicted two former Croatian Generals of war crimes. We consider the impact on prospects for reconciliation between Croats and Serbs?
The World Tonight with Ritula Shah 14th April 2011
Thu, 14 Apr 11
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38 mins
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1 day remainingThe French foreign minister says his request for the Americans to get more involved in Nato operations in Libya has been rebuffed, but support is growing for a political solution. And how genuine is ETA's ceasefire?
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