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26/12/2017
National and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
27/12/2017 Harry to "shine spotlight" on issues
Prince says he'll campaign on causes such as the military environment and mental health
28/12/17 Suicide attack in Afghan capital kills 40
More than 40 people have died in an attack at a cultural centre in the Afghan capital
29/12/17 Anti-government protests sweep across Iran
Thousands take to the streets of Iran, in the biggest challenge to the regime since 2009.
30/12/17 The number of politicians in New Year Honours list comes in for criticism
Theresa May accused of rewarding "cronies" and attempting to "buy future loyalty"
31/12/2017 4-Britons believed to be among dead in seaplane crash near Sydney.
4-Britons on sightseeing trip thought to be among dead in a seaplane crash near Sydney.
01/01/2018 Twelve dead in protests in Iran
Twelve dead in protests in Iran. Four killed in separate stabbings in London.
01/012018 Iran's supreme leader has spoken about the protests in his country - in which at least 22 people have been killed
Iran's supreme leader has spoken about the protests in which 22 people have died.
The government rejects claims that the NHS is in crisis, after a decision to cancel all non-urgent procedures until next month.
Theresa May has rejected claims that the health service is in crisis
04/01/2018 Post-Brexit farm funding reform
Radical shake-up rewards environmental improvements
05/01/2018 Parole Board Chair Apologises to Sex Assault Victims
The chairman of the Parole Board is to face MPs about rapist's release from prison.
06/01/2018 Elderly woman dies waiting for ambulance
An NHS trust cites extreme pressure after death of woman
07/01/2018 The prime minister has confirmed that she is about to reshuffle her Cabinet
The prime minister has confirmed that she is about to reshuffle her Cabinet
Theresa May has begun a Cabinet reshuffle to freshen her team and strengthen her authority.
A new team has been appointed to run the Conservative Party - but most stay put.
09/01/2018 PM completes government shake-up
More women and ethnic minority MPs are appointed to government than before the reshuffle
10/01/2018 Chancellor gets tough over Brexit
Hammond warns EU against talk of "punishing" the UK for Brexit
11/01/2018 NHS patients 'dying prematurely'
A&E heads in England warn patients are "dying prematurely" due to pressures on the NHS.
12/01/18 US President cancels UK visit
Mayor of London says US president cancelled UK visit fearing mass protests
13/1/18 Government in talks to stop Carillion collapse
Talks are being held over the future of firm - which is a key government contractor.
14/01/2018 UKIP leader urged to resign
Henry Bolton under pressure over his girlfriend's remarks about Prince Harry's fiancee
15/01/18 Government promises help for public services after collapse of the construction firm Carillion
Ministers promise to take control of Carillion's hospital, school and prison contracts.
Fast-track investigation into Carillion's directors ordered by the government
Ministers under pressure to explain why contracts were awarded after a profits warning.
17/01/2018 Hope for thousands of Carillion workers
Employees on private sector service contracts for Carillion will continue to be paid
18/01/2018 Warmest year without El Ni帽o
Even with no natural climate boost, last year was one of the three hottest on record
The government is not going to mount a legal challenge to the decision to release the serial sex offender, John Worboys.
No government legal challenge to the decision to release sex offender, John Worboys
20/10/2018 US Shutdown Sparks Bitter Blame Game
Recriminations have begun following the failure of the US Senate to pass a new budget.
21/01/2018 Turkish troops move into Northern Syria
Turkish President vows to crush Kurdish militia UKIP leader's no confidence vote
Radio 4 1800 22/01/2018 Turkey intensifies assault on Kurdish forces
Turkey has intensified its assault on Kurdish forces in Northern Syria.
23/01/2018 Cabinet NHS row
Boris Johnson has been rebuked by Theresa May after lobbying for greater NHS spending.
24/01/2018 Club shuts amid groping claims at men-only charity event
The Presidents Club is to shut amid claims that hostesses were groped at a charity dinner
25/01/2018 Trump dismisses talk of rift in US-UK relations
Trump predicts 'tremendous increase' in US-UK trade