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CrossTalk: NGOs Bureaucratic Beasts
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NGOs around the world are on the increase, but do they serve their purpose? Is their name justified? Are NGOs over-politicized? And to what extent do they further Western policy aims? CrossTalking with David Rieff a...
CrossTalk: Controlled Demolition?
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Syria's civil war is turning into a deadly regional conflict. Is the West supporting the right side(s) in Syria? What is their real goal in this game of politics? And do forced regimes ever work? CrossTalking with F...
CrossTalk: Godless Faith
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While atheism is the rejection of faith and religion, in many ways itself has become a new religion. Is the popularity of atheism in the west the result of Christianity's shortcomings? And is there anything wrong wi...
US scientists say baby born with HIV cured
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Details have just been released of a development in the search for an HIV cure. While experts say that's still a way off, they're encouraged by what's being described as the first functional cure of HIV in an infant...
Australian tycoon floats plans for Titanic II
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An Australian billionaire who is planning to build a replica of the Titanic has been revealing more details about the project in London. Exactly 101 years after the "unsinkable" ship sank in a fateful accident in th...
‘Print’ a gun with 3D technology
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Capable of creating objects at the touch of a button by printing layers upon layers of plastic, metal and other materials, 3D printers could be the future of manufacturing. However, while the printers are still in t...
CrossTalk: Italian Flu
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Italy is politically deadlocked after the election. The politics of austerity have been put to the test. What does this mean for the eurozone? And what's next for the European integration project? CrossTalking with ...
CrossTalk: US Defense Budget Boom vs Social Cuts
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Why does the US have such a vast military? What justifies current rates of defense spending? From economic, financial, and social points of view, can the US continue its global military presence? And exactly who or ...
CrossTalk: Bubble Building
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The US, UK, Japan and eurozone are desperate to grab a slice of someone else's growth if they can't generate any of their own. How badly will this go down with the developing world? And are we seeing a money printin...
UK movie audience gets wired in
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The days of watching a movie and wishing it ended differently could soon be over. Scientists at Plymouth University in the UK have just premiered a new kind of film, one that edits itself as it goes along. It can te...
Cross Talk: Mutual Annihilation
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The US is considering openly arming rebel groups in Syria. In doing this, would the US be seeking geopolitical advantages or some moral goal? Is arming the opposition an effective way to weaken the Syrian army? And ...
CrossTalk: Orwellian Skies
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More and more domestic drones are flying in the skies over the US. Will they make society safer? Could they be armed? To what extent would the use of domestic drones undermine privacy and other civil liberties? Do d...
CrossTalk: Church in Crisis
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Has the Catholic Church lost its relevance? Can it ever recover from its numerous scandals? Many have left the Church because its worldview is at odds with so many pressing social issues -- gay rights, marriage and ...
CrossTalk: Neo-Colonialism In Africa
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Are we seeing a wave of neo-colonialism in Africa? Is Western intervention in the region only about fighting terrorism? Or is it a resource and power grab? And our guests are asked whether Africa can rule itself. Cr...
CrossTalk: US-Iran Nuclear Talks
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Will Iran and the US get down to serious negotiations? Who's more overconfident? From Tehran's perspective, it must 'surrender' to Washington before negotiations even begin. Does Iran have a point? What's driving Wa...
CrossTalk: Island Collision
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What's driving the China-Japan island dispute? Is it about geopolitical issues? Domestic nationalism? A resource grab? The US says it is pivoting to the Pacific -- is this part of a strategy to contain China? Is Jap...
CrossTalk: US Still Likes Obama?
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Is averting a fiscal cliff deal a wise decision? How will it impact the ongoing presidential campaign? Does Mitt Romney have the charisma to beat Obama? And what about the Romney-Ryan duet? Is it really different from...
On The Money: Political Risk in Russia
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Who should investors listen to when it comes to assessing the level of political risk in Russia? Will we see significant capital inflows in Russia after the presidential election? Is the current political environment ...