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World at One: 10/09/2015

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10/09/2015

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The ballot to elect the new Labour leader has closed. We report from Serbia on people-smuggling into Hungary. And have scientists found a new species of human ancestor?

As the Labour Leadership ballot closes we hear from members who experienced problems receiving their ballots, one of whom was not able to vote. London Mayoral Candidate David Lammy tells us that many supporters will be very upset and calls for an inquiry into the process. 

As up to 5 000 people mass on the border trying to cross into Hungary, our reporter who is making the same journey explains the route, and the conditions migrants have been experiencing. A people smuggler who charges up to 1200 euros per person to guide people across the border tells us that the plan set out by the EU yesterday to address the refugee crisis will make no difference to his trade.

With reports of an increasing Russian military presence in Syria, our Arab Affairs Editor examines the international players in the Syrian civil war.

Scientists have discovered the remains of a new human-like species that buried it's dead, and was capable of ritualistic behaviour.

And as the latest in our WATO at 50 series, the Chief Executive of the Premier League explains the worldwide appeal of the League.

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