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How Putin took command in Syria
Vladimir Putin has made Russia an indispensable player in the Syrian conflict, in contrast to President Barack Obama, writes PJ Crowley.
- 15 March 2016
- From the section Middle East
How dangerous is Turkey's unrest?
- 14 March 2016
- From the section Europe
The UK's EU vote: All you need to know
- 1 March 2016
- From the section UK Politics
In Video
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How Trump deals with rally protesters
- 14 March 2016
- From the section US Election 2016
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BBC editors on what to look out for in the Budget
- 11 March 2016
- From the section Business
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Meet Bruno, the Mars mission rover
- 14 March 2016
- From the section Science & Environment
Profile
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies
Obituary of the celebrated British composer who has died aged 81.
- 14 March 2016
- From the section Entertainment & Arts
Infographics
EU migration
The crisis facing the EU, explained with charts and maps
- 4 March 2016
- From the section Europe