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Talks of life: can Israel and Lebanon find peace?

Talks of life: can Israel and Lebanon find peace?

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After six weeks of Israel’s offensive against Hizbullah, Lebanon’s president and Israel’s prime minister are due to talk today. What can they achieve? Britain’s “triple lock” pensions are unsustainable. And Uzbekistan’s footballers prepare for the World Cup.

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Guests and host:

  • Anshel Pfeffer, Israel correspondent
  • Josh Roberts, capital markets correspondent
  • Jon Fasman, senior culture correspondent
  • Rosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”


Topics covered:

  • Israel, Lebanon, Hizbullah, Netanyahu
  • State pension, Britain, triple lock, inflation
  • World Cup, Uzbekistan


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