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Kate Adie with despatches from Chris Morris in Brussels, Jake Wallis Simons about Bolivia, Steve Evans in Berlin, Michael Buchanan in Afghanistan and Claudia Hammond in Ethiopia.

Will Thursday's eurozone agreement be enough to save the European single currency and the union of European nations? Chris Morris in Brussels considers the deal designed to prevent the debt crisis from spreading. Michael Buchanan was in Helmand province Afghanistan as the city of Lashkar Gah was returned to Afghan control. For the westerners leaving, he says, their job was far from done. Some Ethiopian girls are getting married at the age of five and Claudia Hammond has been finding out about the efforts being made to stamp out the practice of child marriage. Ever wondered what sound a post-coital baboon makes? Wonder no longer. Jake Wallis Simons imitates it as part his extraordinary story about the Australian much more at home in the real jungle than its urban equivalent. And Berlin's a city noted for its counterculture, its anti-establishment stance. Steve Evans is there exploring its more gentle side.

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Sat 23 Jul 2011 11:30
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Chapters

  • Introduction

    Duration: 00:28

  • 'Caution' over Greece bail-out

    Chris Morris considers whether the Greek bail out deal agreed by European leaders will be enough to save the euro and curtail the debt crisis.

    Duration: 05:21

  • Challenges remain despite Lashkar Gar transition

    As British commanders hand control of Lashkar Gar to the Afghan police, for the westerners leaving, their job is far from done, says Michael Buchanan.

    Duration: 05:12

  • Stamping out child marriage in Ethiopia

    Claudia Hammond looks at how communities are trying to stop the practice of forcing young girls, some as young as five years old, into marriage.

    Duration: 04:54

  • Cultivating rebellion in Berlin

    Arsonists and saboteurs are at one extreme of Berlin's counter-culture but, as Stephen Evans reports, some opt for gentler means of railing against society.

    Duration: 06:00

  • The puma-wrestling Amazon wild man

    Animal tracker Peter Allison can imitate baboons and wrestle pumas, but he will not feel at home until he is back in the Amazon, says Jake Wallis Simons.

    Duration: 05:48

Broadcast

  • Sat 23 Jul 2011 11:30
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 FM