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The World This Weekend: 04/10/2015

04/10/2015

BBC Radio 4 - The World This Weekend, 04/10/2015

Mark Mardell looks at the Conservative conference, conflict in Syria and singing cavemen.

Global news with Mark Mardell. Justine Greening discusses international development and the Conservative conference. Plus what Russia's endgame is in Syria and singing cavemen.

International Development Secretary Justine Greening talks ahead of the Conservative Party Conference. As Russian intervention in Syria continues, we ask what is Putin's endgame? We hear how cavemen might have communicated through the medium of song. Presented by Mark Mardell.

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