31/01/2012
Rhod Sharp talks to one of the organisers of the Syrian opposition ahead of the meeting later today at the United Nations. Also, a woman denied the chance to get elected.
Hear Syrian activist Amer al-Sadeq, who is part of the Syrian Revolution Coordinators Union, a nationwide grouping of activists, about the continuing violence and today's United Nations meeting.
A Canadian court has convicted a husband, wife and their son of murdering four female relatives in so-called honour killings. Tarek Fateh is the founder of the Muslim Canadian Congress and speaks to Rhod about how this is being debated in Canada.
If you can't speak English, should you be able to stand for election? The city council in San Luis, Arizona has sparked controversy for refusing to let a candidate stand for councillor because her English isn't good enough.
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Must you speak English to stand for election in Arizona?
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- Tue 31 Jan 2012 01:00大象传媒 Radio 5 Live
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