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I'm Helena Merriman and in a new BBC series I'm talking to the reporters who first covered this story.
What did they miss the first time?
The History Bureau, Putin and the apartment bombs.
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Available now on the documentary from the BBC World Service.
China is developing its ambitious polar silk road through the cold and volatile waters of the Bering Sea that borders both Russia and the United States.
Join me and Aholigan
as I travel to Alaska to explore why China is increasing its presence around America's last frontier.
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This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service.
I'm Celia Hatton and at 1600 GMT Wednesday, the 14th of January, these are our main stories.
The Iranian authorities have said they'll fast-track trials
for suspected protesters involved in anti-government demonstrations.
At least one man has already been sentenced to death.
Russia continues to attack Ukraine's infrastructure,
forcing many people to live in unheated homes in winter temperatures well below freezing.
And China last year had a record trade surplus, despite tariffs imposed by President Trump.
Also in this podcast...
How two political leaders used a jamming session to cement diplomatic ties.