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On International Desk, the 95bFM News Team explores breaking and under-reported news from around the globe.

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Justin's International Desk: August 14 2018

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Tue 14 Aug 2018

The Chinese government has attempted to demolish a newly-built mosque in its western region, citing it hasn't been given proper building permits. It is followed by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination claiming that China is holding one million Muslim Uighurs in camps. Justin is finding out why Beijing is tightening its control on Chinese Muslims.

International News with Conor: August 7th, 2018

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Tue 7 Aug 2018

Conor talks to Dr Manjeet Pardesi; a Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations. We discuss how the current US-China Trade War will impact India and how we can expect India to develop economically and politically over the coming decades

International News with Conor: July 31st, 2018

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Tue 31 Jul 2018

This week in International News, Conor looks at the Pakistan election and their newly elected Prime Minister Imran Khan. We examine the political conditions of Pakistan, explore some historical context, examine the challenges Khan faces and look back on how one of Pakistan's greatest ever cricketers rose to political leadership

International Desk With Conor: July 24th, 2018

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Tue 24 Jul 2018

On the International Desk, Conor looks at the upcoming Zimbabwe general election and the unique circumstances surrounding it. He delves into the historical events that have led up to this moment and why after so many years of white minority rule and Mugabe-era brutality, Zimbabwe looks set to turn over a new leaf

International News with Conor: July 10th, 2018

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Tue 10 Jul 2018

This week on the International Desk, Conor interviews Bangkok based former bFM-er Ethan McAuley about the cave rescue in Northern Thailand. Ethan outlines developments so far as well as the general feeling amongst the Thai public

International News with Conor: Mythbusting Farm Murders and Violent Crime in South Africa

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Tue 3 Jul 2018

In international news this week, a new study has been released saying that farm murders are down in South Africa, contrary to the rhetoric spread by conservative and far right commentators overseas. Conor looks into this and other problems surrounding South Africa's violent crime rate to work out what's true and what is simply ideological dogma

International Desk With Conor: June 26, 2018

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Tue 26 Jun 2018

Today we look at conflict minerals and how the materials used to make the electronics that power our lives are often sourced from rebel controlled mines in the Congo. The minerals are often mined by women and children forced at gunpoint to find these minerals. Conor explores the problems surrounding this supply chain and what we can do to stop it

International News With Conor: Is Singapore Paradise Or Dystopia?

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Tue 19 Jun 2018

In International News, Conor looks at the country hosting the Trump-Kim summit and looks behind the clean, orderly streets at the nations political structure and in doing so, he poses a question; would you sacrifice your political freedom for social harmony and the elimination of social ills.

International News with Conor: Human Rights In China

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Tue 12 Jun 2018

29 years after the Tiananmen Square protests resulted in thousands dead, Conor looks at the state of human rights in China today and how New Zealand can reconcile criticising how its biggest trading partner treats its own people

International News With Conor Knell: Mexico Election 2018

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Tue 5 Jun 2018

On July 1st, 88 million Mexicans go to the polls in their first election since Donald Trump entered the White House on a wave of Anti-Mexican sentiment. Conor Knell explores the issues Mexico faces and how the leading candidate could cause a historic political upset