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Fri, May 25
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WHYS 60: How much aid should the US give Pakistan?
Since the recent sentencing of the Pakistani doctor, Shakil Afridi, to 33 years in prison for treason, the US Senate has cut $33 million in aid to Islamabad. The cuts are part of a bill which allocates a billion dollars to Pakistan next year. And it's making some of you question the whole policy. Is it all money well-spent? Or, given the state of relations, would you like bigger cuts?
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Fri, May 25
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WHYS 30: Can Europe afford the Eurovision?
Is it time to ditch the Eurovision song contest? It's taking place this weekend but in times of austerity can Europe afford the competition? Or does it provide some relief from the doom and gloom of the eurozone crisis?
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Thu, May 24
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WHYS: 60 Was Dr Afridi's sentence justified?
We're talking about Dr Afridi - the Pakistani doctor who helped the CIA find Osama Bin Laden. The doctor will serve at least 30 years in jail for conspiring against the state of Pakistan.The US state department said there was "no basis" for the charges. Did Dr Afridi betray Pakistan? And has Obama betrayed him?
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Thu, May 24
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WHYS 60: Mormon life in Salt Lake City
Mormons have been thrust into the spotlight with the rise of Mitt Romney, the US Republican candidate for president. So what does it mean to be a Mormon in 2012? We speak to a group of Mormons and ask them your questions. We also get reaction from Egypt from people there who've been voting in their first ever free presidential elections.
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Wed, May 23
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WHYS 30: Egypt's presidential election
We hear from a busy polling station in Cairo as Egyptians vote in what they hope is their first free and fair presidential election.
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Tue, May 22
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WHYS 60: Should the painting of Jacob Zuma been shown?
We hear your reaction to two stories: A controversial painting of South African President Jacob Zuma showing his genitals has been defaced. We also talk about the sentencing of former student Dharun Ravi in the US who filmed his room-mate in a gay encounter. His room-mate committed suicide days after he was seen kissing another man in a dorm room.
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Tue, May 22
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WHYS 30: Should Lady Gaga play Indonesia?
Lady Gaga's concert in Indonesia may be cancelled due to pressure from religious authorities, but the singer has announced the gig might now go ahead subject to further negotiations with Imams. Islamic lawmakers said her sexy clothes and dance moves would corrupt young people. Local police have denied her a permit for the sell out show at the 52,000 seat stadium. We hear your reaction.
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Mon, May 21
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WHYS: 60 Olympic Torch on eBay and Mount Everest
We're asking if it is right to cash in on the Olympics, for people to cash in wherever they can, by inflating taxi fares, hotel rooms, souvenirs and so on during the Games? We are also asking: Why do people risk their lives to climb Everest? Three people died this weekend in the annual Everest climbing season. And, we will be remembering Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees.
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Thu, May 17
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WHYS 60: Live from a Greek restaurant in London
We speak to Greeks living in London about whether it's Greece's responsibility to save the euro.
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Thu, May 17
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WHYS 30: Are you panicking about the euro?
Today you're talking about the possibility of a "grexit" - a Greek exit from the euro. Greek left-wing leader Alexis Tsipras has accused the EU and German Chancellor Angela Merkel of "playing poker with European people's lives" by insisting on austerity measures. Are you panicking about the euro? Some people in Greece have started to withdraw their euros from the banks. We get a snapshot of what you’re saying about the crisis in Greece.
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Tue, May 8
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WHYS Special: World Schools Have Your Say
We connect schools in London, Accra, Washington DC, Tripoli & Falmouth in Jamaica as part of the world's biggest school assembly! The pupils set the agenda - talking postcode violence, uniform & fashion
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Mon, May 7
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WHYS 30: Will the elections change anything in France and Greece?
Will the elections change anything in France and Greece? Voters have rejected austerity by voting in Socialist Francois Hollande in France, and the two main parties in Greece which back austerity have lost their majority in parliament. We hear reaction from across Europe.
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Mon, May 7
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WHYS 30: "Good luck with the Socialists!"
People from Paris and Athens discuss the results of their elections. What's your reaction?
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Fri, May 4
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WHYS 60: Is the international media negative about Africa?
We talk to people across Africa about what they think about portrayals of the continent in the media
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Fri, May 4
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WHYS 30: Is the international media too negative about Africa?
We talk to people across Africa about what they think about portrayals of the continent in the media
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Thu, May 3
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WHYS 60: Louise Mensch and The Cost of Funerals
Can women express strong opinions without their gender being brought into it? British MP Louise Mensch has hit out at misogynistic tweets against her.Also asking if everyone deserves a funeral? Honduras has the world's highest murder rate. Many victims are poor and can't afford a decent burial.
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Thu, May 3
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WHYS 30: Is any work of art worth $120 million?
Edvard Munch's iconic artwork 'The Scream' sold for $120 million at auction in New York. We discuss whether any work of art is worth that amount of money.
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Wed, May 2
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WHYS 60: War and peace in Afghanistan
How will you know when the war is over in Afghanistan? We discuss whether peace in Afghanistan is possible, and if so, what would it look like?
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Mon, Apr 30
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WHYS 30: Nigeria bomb attacks
We talk to Nigerians about the recent bomb attacks in Kano and Jalingo. They tell us what they want for the future of their country.
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Fri, Apr 27
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WHYS 60: What's it like to be a dissident?
On the day when Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng escapes from house arrest, we hear about the lives of former and current dissidents from around the world.
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Fri, Apr 27
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WHYS 30: Sierra Leone reflects on the Taylor verdict
Ros and team are on the front lawn of the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation in Freetown reflecting on the Charles Taylor verdict. What does the future hold for Sierra Leone?
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Thu, Apr 26
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WHYS 60: Live from Sierra Leone
We broadcast from De Embassy bar in Freetown, Sierra Leone, talking to people there about their reaction to the verdict in the Charles Taylor trial.
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Thu, Apr 26
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WHYS: Charles Taylor special
We're live in Sierra Leone, Freetown and the Hague hearing your reaction to the guilty verdict in the Charles Taylor trial
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