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Alistair Burnett
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Alistair's biography on Twitter reads: I am the Editor of BBC Radio 4's The World Tonight programme http://t.co/7U1yfHf6. The views - if any - are personal.
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Signs that debate over way forward for reform in #China may not be settled yet - but is that surprising? http://t.co/2VAQ4JDBCs
— Alistair Burnett (@afburnett) 15 Jul
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Latest articles by Alistair Burnett
Kosovo reassessed?
Kosovo has been back on the front pages in recent weeks with lurid allegations against its prime minister and dominant politician, Hashim Thaci , accusing him of involvement in organised crime and even harvesting human organs for sale for profit. Mr Thaci has denied the allegations.
Kosovo has been back on the front pages in recent weeks with lurid allegations against its prime minister and dominant politician, Hashim Thaci , accusing him of involvement in organised crime and even harvesting human organs for sale for profit. Mr Thaci has denied the allegations.
What kind of world does China want?
China is more than the talk of the town these days - it's the talk of the world.
China is more than the talk of the town these days - it's the talk of the world.
The World Tonight on immigration
Immigration is one of the most sensitive issues in British politics. Polls indicate that it's a major concern to many people, but it's an issue which politicians in the three main parties - and indeed many of us in the media - have been reluctant to discuss much until quite recently.
Immigration is one of the most sensitive issues in British politics. Polls indicate that it's a major concern to many people, but it's an issue which politicians in the three main parties - and indeed many of us in the media - have been reluctant to discuss much until quite recently.
Biodiversity: Lost or missing?
On Monday another big UN conference is beginning in Nagoya Japan .
On Monday another big UN conference is beginning in Nagoya Japan .
Bear hugs: Russia on The World Tonight
Two years ago Russia went to war with its tiny neighbour, Georgia. In five days of fighting Georgian forces were heavily defeated.
Two years ago Russia went to war with its tiny neighbour, Georgia. In five days of fighting Georgian forces were heavily defeated.