Human Rights Day & Moscow film festival “Stalker”; What scientists believe but can’t prove; France to introduce Sunday trading

In this episode: Russian president visits Uzbekistan and writes off nearly one billion dollars worth of this country's debt. Is it a friendly gesture...

Stories:
What caused the riot in Chelyabinsk pre-trial detention centre? Which language will nations use to speak to each other? OECD report shows...

In this episode: "Speak German at home!", suggest social democrats in Germany to migrants and asylum seekers. This should give foregners a chance for...

Elgin Marbles in the Hermitage – cultural scandals and international relations; Oliver Cromwell’s bronze plaque; Sergei Loznitsa’s Maidan wins...

In this episode: Russian Foreign office spokesman suggested that by imposing economic sanctions against Russia the US is making provisions for...

University of Warwick protest: what's it all about;
Russian pianist Genia plays classical music in Heathrow airport;
New James Bond and legendary...

In this episode: we dissect Vladimir Putin's address to the upper house of the Russian parliament.

Ukraine mulls a ban on communist party;
Strange witnesses in court;
Political crisis in Sweden;
Who are the Vatican Swiss guards?

In this episode: last night's terrorist attacks in Grozny - is it the end of the (relative) peace in the Northern Caucasus?