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Sanctuary in Sochi: Belarus’ dictator clings on
Sanctuary in Sochi: Belarus’ dictator clings on
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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Sep 16, 2020
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Podcast episode
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Belarus dictator, Alexander Lukashenko, has travelled to Sochi amid major protests at home to ask Vladimir Putin for help. We examine whether he will get it—and what the price might be. The possible discovery of phosphine in the atmosphere of Venus could be a tantalising hint of life beyond Earth. And K-Pop, marred by sexual abuse scandals, is shedding its misogynistic image. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer
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Released:
Sep 16, 2020
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Podcast episode
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