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22/08/2013

Pressure on Syria to allow UN inspectors to investigate suspected chemical weapon attack. Egypt's ex-president Hosni Mubarak released from prison and flown to military hospital. Disgraced former Chinese leader Bo Xilai mounts strong defence in corruption trial. Presented by David Eades.

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