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SBS World News Radio

Summary: World View is a news and current affairs program with a focus on multicultural and indigenous issues. Drawing on the unique talents of SBS’ multilingual and multicultural workforce, World View covers national and international events and issues through a diverse range of voices and perspectives.

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 Alarm over book destruction in Iraq | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

UNESCO has expressed alarm over reports of the massive destruction of books in Iraq's northern city of Mosul. ()

 What's behind Indonesia's tough stance on drugs? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A specialist in Indonesian law says the country wants to execute more drug offenders so it can be seen to be just as tough on drugs as Singapore and Malaysia. ()

 Outrage, condemnation follows Jordanian pilot's death | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The father of a Jordanian pilot, shown in a video apparently being burnt alive by the self-proclaimed Islamic State, has asked his government to take revenge. ()

 Fiji to dump Union Jack from flag | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Fiji has announced plans to drop the Union Jack from its flag. ()

 Hopes fade for survivors in TransAsia crash | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Hopes are fading any more survivors will be found after a TransAsia Airways plane crash into a river in Taiwan. ()

 SBS World News Radio Feb 5 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Journalist Peter Greste returns to Australia; Fiji to dump the Union Jack from its national flag; Appeals for wealthy nations to help Syrians; ()

 Britain to pioneer 'three-person' IVF babies | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Britain is pioneering the creation of IVF babies using DNA from three people. ()

 Tom Uren farewelled in Sydney | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Tom Uren, the Labor stalwart and minister in the Whitlam and Hawke governments, has been honoured at a state funeral in Sydney. ()

 Australia urged to remove restrictions on rights | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A new report urges Australia to remove excessive restrictions on the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful protests. ()

 UN urges Greece to improve asylum seeker treatment | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The UN says Greece has improved its treatment of asylum seekers - but could do more. ()

 Abbott defiant in face of backbench discontent | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Prime Minister Tony Abbott is refusing to call a spill for the leadership of the Liberal Party despite backbench discontent. ()

 Jordan vows 'earth-shattering' response to latest hostage video | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The publication of a shocking new video being attributed to the so-called Islamic State has prompted an immediate response from Jordan. ()

  ICJ dismisses Balkan genocide claims | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The United Nations International Court of Justice in The Hague has dismissed mutual claims of genocide brought by Croatia and Serbia. ()

 SBS World News Radio Feb 4 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Speculation continues over Tony Abbott; Genocide dismissed in the Balkans; An alarming decline in play skills amongst kids;   ()

 Experts attribute bronze sculptures to Michelangelo | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

International experts believe they've identified the only surviving bronze statues by the 16th Century Italian master, Michelangelo. ()

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