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International Desk

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

Justin's International Desk: November 9th, 2018

Justin's International Desk: November 9th, 2018 Justin's International Desk: November 9th, 2018, 9.41 MB
Fri 9 Nov 2018

With more results coming in following the midterm elections in the United States, Justin takes a look into the outcome of the races in the midwest, how does President Donald Trump contribute to the result and what does it mean for the Democrats in the next presidential election.

Justin's International Desk and Worry Week: November 6th, 2018

Justin's International Desk and Worry Week: November 6th, 2018 Justin's International Desk and Worry Week: November 6th, 2018, 15.64 MB
Tue 6 Nov 2018

The UN has called for the resumption of peace talks in Yemen last week, as its civil war is now causing the world’s worst humanitarian crisis at the moment.  Half of the country’s children under the age of five are malnourished and a child dies every ten minutes of preventable diseases. Justin looks into the history of Yemen to find what caused the war, what happened since 2015 and how geopolitics escalated the conflict.

 

International News with Conor: November 6th, 2018

International News with Conor: November 6th, 2018 International News with Conor: November 6th, 2018, 12.11 MB
Tue 6 Nov 2018

In the wake of the failed independence referendum in new caledonia, Conor explores French policy towards current overseas territories and former colonies including a window into the dark world of France's 'Françafrique' policy towards Africa

International News with Conor: 30th October, 2018

International News with Conor: 30th October, 2018 International News with Conor: 30th October, 2018, 32.75 MB
Tue 30 Oct 2018

This week, Conor takes a look at the Balkans region and the six countries aspiring to join the EU by 2025. We look at why these nations want to join and what the EU can do for these small, young European nation states.

Justin's International Desk: October 23 2018

Justin's International Desk: October 23 2018 Justin's International Desk: October 23 2018, 19.88 MB
Tue 23 Oct 2018

Former Malaysia deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has returned to Malaysian politics after winning a by-election two weeks ago.  Justin looks into the history of Malaysia and the relationship between Anwar and his mentor/friend/enemy/current Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad.

International News with Conor: October 23rd, 2018

International News with Conor: October 23rd, 2018 International News with Conor: October 23rd, 2018, 16.45 MB
Tue 23 Oct 2018

This week, Conor looks into the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. We look at his previous career, political opinions, the circumstances behind his killing and why major players in the international community have been hesitant to outrightly condemn Saudi Arabia

Justin's International Desk: October 16, 2018

Justin's International Desk: October 16, 2018 Justin's International Desk: October 16, 2018, 22.11 MB
Tue 16 Oct 2018

Former South Korean president Lee Myung Bak has been jailed for 15 years for receiving bribes from some of the country’s (and the world’s) largest companies, including Samsung.  Justin looks into what role these companies play in South Korea and the relations they have with the administration.

 

International News with Conor: October 9th, 2018

International News with Conor: October 9th, 2018 International News with Conor: October 9th, 2018, 30.38 MB
Tue 9 Oct 2018

This week, Conor looks at the Brazil election, the issues around it and explores their political history to understand who is voting and why they are voting the way they are. We also look at who makes up the Brazilian election and the vastly different outcomes people may face depending on the result

International News with Conor: October 2nd, 2018

International News with Conor: October 2nd, 2018 International News with Conor: October 2nd, 2018, 14.66 MB
Tue 2 Oct 2018

This week, Conor talks about the recent earthquake and tsunami on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. We talk about where the island is, who lives there, how it makes its money and why Indonesia's disaster recovery process is not fulfilling the needs of survivors

Justin's International Special: 4 years on from the Occupy Central Movement in Hong Kong

Justin's International Special: 4 years on from the Occupy Central Movement in Hong Kong Justin's International Special: 4 years on from the Occupy Central Movement in Hong Kong, 81.63 MB
Tue 25 Sep 2018

This Friday (28th September) marks the 4th anniversary of the Occupy Central movement in Hong Kong.  Why did this protest happen?  What has happened since? What does the city's future lead to?  Justin talked to activist Agnes Chow and former lawmaker Dr Kenneth Chan to find out.