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Turkish Currency Hits New Low

Turkey pledges to take action after lira plunges to a historic low.

Turkey has pledged it will take action to calm markets after the lira plunged to a new record low in Asian trading. We hear from an economist and an MP from the ruling AK party about what can be done to save the country's economy.

Also in the programme: Following a Taliban attack on Ghazni, we find out what's going on in the central Afghan city.

(Photo shows:A money changer counts Turkish lira banknotes at a currency exchange office in Istanbul. Credit: Getty Images)

53 minutes

Last on

Mon 13 Aug 2018 09:06GMT

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  • Mon 13 Aug 2018 09:06GMT

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