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BBC OS: 2022/07/22 16:06 GMT: Russia and Ukraine sign grain deal

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Russia and Ukraine sign grain deal

2022/07/22 16:06 GMT

2022/07/22 16:06 GMT: Russia and Ukraine sign grain deal

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A deal to allow Ukraine to resume exports of grain has been signed in Istanbul

A deal to allow Ukraine to resume exports of grain has been signed in Istanbul.

Turkey has brokered a deal with Russia to unblock exports of grain from Ukraine through the Black Sea. Ukraine is one of the world's largest grain producers and Russia has been blockading its major Black Sea ports. The world shortage of Ukrainian grain has sent food prices soaring and left millions at risk of hunger. We'll speak to our correspondent to hear the latest. 

Also, Professors in Nigeria's public universities have been on strike for almost six months. They are disagreement with the federal government over pay, university facilities, and welfare. So how has this strike affected professors and the students? And what can be done to end the strike? We'll bring together a student and professor to find out. 

And, security forces in Sri Lanka raided the main anti-government protest camp in the capital early on Friday, arresting protesters and dismantling tents. Hundreds of troops and police commandos moved on the protesters outside the presidential offices in Colombo, hours before they were due to leave the area. A BBC video journalist was beaten by the army and one soldier snatched his phone and deleted videos. We'll speak to our correspondent who was there.

(Photo: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu attends a signing ceremony in Istanbul, Turkey 22 July, 2022. Credit:/Umit Bektas/Reuters)

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