The World Tonight Episodes Episode guide
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Turkey steps up attacks on Kurdish forces in Syria
Can Nato do anything about the confrontation between two of its members?
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Trump Anniversary Threatened by Government Shutdown
Urgent talks still underway in Washington to prevent a shutdown of the US government.
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'Don't invade Syria' US warns Turkey
Turkish forces gather on the Syrian border in a threat to attack Kurdish militia.
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Carillion - Is the System Broken?
Jeremy Corbyn and Theresa May clash over the government's handling of the crisis.
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Business secretary orders fast-track inquiry into collapsed construction giant Carillion
Growing fears for many small businesses which had contracts with Carillion.
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Carillion collapse
Ministers say taxpayers won't bail out the collapsed company Carillion.
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Trump 'shithole' insult condemned around the world
Amongst others, the UN, Vatican and African Union criticise the US President.
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European foreign ministers urge US to stick with 2015 Iran nuclear deal
Treasury secretary suggests Washington likely to impose new sanctions against Tehran.
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Syrian army offensive displaces thousands
Fierce fighting in Syria's Idlib province causes a humanitarian crisis.
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Koreas agree talks to defuse tension
Is this a chance to engage with Pyongyang? Or should the US consider its military options?
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Theresa May reshuffles her Cabinet
Justine Greening resigns and Damian Hinds becomes education secretary.
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Explosive Trump book goes on sale
As Wolff defends Fire and Fury, will it make any difference to Trump's presidency?
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US Cuts Aid to Pakistan
Washington suspends most if its security assistance to Pakistan over terror networks.
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Trump: " When Bannon lost his job, he lost his mind"
President turns on Steve Bannon after ex-adviser accuses president's son of 'treason'.
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US plans emergency Security Council session to debate Iran unrest
UN Ambassador Haley says Washington wants to amplify the voices of protesters.
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Police officer shot dead in Iran during anti-government rally
Protests continue across Iran after a police officer is shot dead during a rally.
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Iran Protests
Anti-government protests sweep across Iran, a European view on Brexit and new year honours
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Russia in 2018
How will hosting the World Cup and the presidential elections shape Russia in 2018?
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Critically ill children moved out of rebel-held suburb near Damascus
UN humanitarian coordinator for Syria says people are being used as 'bargaining chips'.
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Former president of Peru asks the people of his country to forgive him
Protests after Alberto Fujimori is pardoned for corruption and human rights abuses.
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US life expectancy drops for second consecutive year
US life expectancy drops, experts point to the opioid crisis as a major factor.
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UN votes against US decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital
President Trump threatens to cut off aid to countries supporting the motion.
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Damian Green sacked after pornography allegations
Damian Green, one of Theresa May's closest allies, has been sacked from the cabinet.
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US Congress approves major overhaul of tax system
Significant cuts in corporation tax - first major legislative victory for President Trump.
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African National Congress picks new leader
Cyril Ramaphosa becomes the new leader of the ANC, but can he bring radical change?
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Australia responds to landmark child sex abuse inquiry
Archbishop Denis Hart rejects the call for priests to end the secrecy of confession.
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EU summit split over migrant policy
European Council president suggests policy on relocating migrants has been 'ineffective'.
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The government loses a key Brexit vote
11 Conservatives rebel, as MPs back changes to the EU Withdrawal Bill.
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Investors Turn Against 'Humanity's Doom' Fossil Fuels
Multinationals and World Bank announce fossil fuel divestment at Paris climate conference.
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May: 'new sense of optimism in EU talks'
A new sense of optimism, but the PM insists the UK will not pay if there is no trade deal.