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World at One: 24/09/2015

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24/09/2015

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With over 700 people killed attending Hajj, why are so many dying on the pilgrimage?

With over 700 people killed attending Hajj, why are so many dying on the pilgrimage? The VW emissions scandal moves to Europe. And how would a common EU border force work?

As more than seven hundred pilgrims die in Saudi Arabia, we ask why the Hajj is so dangerous despite billions spent on safety improvements.

The German Transport minister says Volkswagen has admitted that the cheating in emissions tests also took place in Europe. As industry experts warn that the scandal could move beyond VW, we examine the rights of UK consumers who have bought cars with manipulated emission tests.

As the German Chancellor warns that the migrant crisis is far from over despite promises of over a billion dollars in aid to help refugees in the Middle East, a former NATO commander tells us that the situation could be solved within a week, if only there was proper leadership. Meanwhile the head of the ICRC in the Middle East reflected on what difference the aid money would make to those deciding whether to stay in refugee camps, or try to get to Europe.

The descendent of the author of Moby Dick tells us why she's involved in a four day reading of the classic novel.

And residents of the happiest and most miserable parts of the UK discuss their neighbourhoods.

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