FRIDAY: Swedish Prosecutors drop the investigation against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange; and in this final edition of World in Focus, we take a look back at the last year

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World in Focus: Sputnik’s Daily Current Affairs Program | 19/05/17

THURSDAY: UK Conservative party release manifesto ahead of snap election; and, President Macron announces cabinet appointments taking next step to transform French political landscape.

World in Focus: Sputnik’s Daily Current Affairs Program | 18/05/17

WEDNESDAY: The EU Migration Commission condemns Hungary and Poland over refusals to accept middle eastern and African migrants; and, all the latest from the UK General Election campaign trail.

World in Focus: Sputnik’s Daily Current Affairs Program | 17/05/17

TUESDAY: Osama Bin Laden’s son has vowed revenge for his father’s death, but how much of a threat does he pose to security? Coalition talks in the Netherlands breakdown; and, staff at the UK’s Human Rights watchdog begin series of strikes over severe budget cuts.

World in Focus: Sputnik’s Daily Current Affairs Program | 16/05/17

MONDAY: Merkel’s CDU make gains in regional election ahead of national elections in September; Macron meets Merkel to discuss new vision for Europe; and, a Trump impeachment over Comey?

World in Focus: Sputnik’s Daily Current Affairs Program | 15/05/17

FRIDAY: UK General Election campaign takes on matters of foreign affairs and the UK’s relationship with US & Saudi Arabia; and, Spanish Parliament vote to exhume body of former fascist dictator General Franco.

World in Focus: Sputnik’s Daily Current Affairs Program | 12/05/17

THURSDAY: UK Labour Party’s Election Manifesto leaked to press detailing a program of renationalization and dedication to public services; EU Chief Brexit negotiator meets Irish leader to discuss the impact of Brexit on the border with Northern Ireland; and, a recent documentary has highlighted the extent of human trafficking in Scotland.

World in Focus: Sputnik’s Daily Current Affairs Program | 11/05/17

WEDNESDAY: The UK’s Governing Conservative Party looks clear of criminal investigation threats; and what effect will South Korea’s new President have on US policy in the region?

World in Focus: Sputnik’s Daily Current Affairs Program | 10/05/17

TUESDAY: The UK Labour Party officially launches its campaign for June’s General Election; commemorations take place in Scotland for Victory Day, and fears of increasing right-wing extremism amongst German soldiers.

World in Focus: Sputnik’s Daily Current Affairs Program | 09/05/17

MONDAY: France elects a new President, in the form of Emmanuel Macron; and we’ve all the latest from the UK General Election campaign trail.

World in Focus: Sputnik’s Daily Current Affairs Program | 08/05/17

FRIDAY: UK Local Elections show surge for Conservatives ahead of General Elections; officials warn that it could take years and billions of dollars to rebuild Mosul; and, an iceberg in the Gulf of Oman?

World in Focus: Sputnik’s Daily Current Affairs Program | 05/05/17

THURSDAY: Macron and Le Pen have heated final battle prior to presidential elections; China raises concerns over US missile defense shield in South Korea; and, EU clashes with Aung San Suu Kyi over international investigation into human rights abuses in Myanmar.

World in Focus: Sputnik’s Daily Current Affairs Program | 04/05/17

WEDNESDAY: UK and EU clash over so-called EU Brexit “Divorce Bill”; and why is the German Government looking to better define what it means to be German?

World in Focus: Sputnik’s Daily Current Affairs Program | 03/05/17

TUESDAY: Former Italian PM Matteo Renzi, returns to the leadership of the Democratic Party; and the UK Government hits back at so-called “tittle-tattle”, as details of Brexit discussions between Theresa May and Jean Claude Juncker on Brexit leak to a German newspaper..

World in Focus: Sputnik’s Daily Current Affairs Program | 02/05/17

FRIDAY: We take a closer look at Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office; and we ask what is behind growing tensions in Macedonia, as protestors stormed the parliament yesterday.

World in Focus: Sputnik’s Daily Current Affairs Program | 28/04/17

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