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Summary: After Vladimir Putin receives Saudi criticism for shaping Syria's conflict, we explore Russia's role in the Middle East. We also discuss Australia's aspiration to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and ask why Björk's causing a stir at Moma.