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Sudan: first UN food aid in months arrives

Aid trucks have entered Sudan, bringing food to a population now at risk of famine. Could this lead to a broader deal to end the country's devastating civil war?

Aid trucks have entered the Sudanese region of Darfur from Chad after a four month gap, bringing food to a population now at risk of famine. Could this lead to a broader deal to end the country's devastating civil war? We speak to the US special envoy, Tom Perriello, who leads the peace talks in Geneva.

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Is it time to scrap the policy of compulsory resits for students who don't make the grade in GCSE English and Maths?

And, the life and legacy of Irish feminist icon, Nell McCafferty, who dies at the age of 80.

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  • Wed 21 Aug 2024 22:00

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