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Summary: Dissecting the day's top story - a frank assessment of the latest developments.

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 Allegations of abuse in Indian-administered Kashmir | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1475

Over the past 25 years, tens of thousands of people have died in the struggle for control and autonomy in Indian-administered Kashmir. In recent years, the violence has receded. But a new report by Amnesty International exposes a long history of impunity by Indian security forces in the region.

 Spying on allies | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1500

France says the US must repair the damage done after revelations NSA spied on three of French presidents. Presenter: Adrian Finighan Guests: Anne Giudicelli - founder of a risk consultancy called Terrorisc Richard Weitz - Senior Fellow at the Hudson Institute, and the Director of its Center for Political-Military Analysis Nicolas Krameyer - head of the freedom and expression programme for Amnesty International France

 Greek compromise on anti-austerity? | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1520

What message will concessions send to protest groups across Europe looking to Athens as an example? Presenter: Sami Zeidan Guests: James Meadway - senior economist at the New Economics Foundation, and one of the original signatories to the call for a People's Assembly Against Austerity Susana Martine Belmonte - anti-austerity activist and specialist on monetary reforms and social currencies Vicky Pryce - chief economic adviser at the Centre for Economic and Business Research

 Global refugees: Is the world failing? | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1510

UN says the number of people forced from their homes by war and persecution is the highest on record. Presenter: Mike Hanna Guests: Alexander Betts - director of the Refugee Study Centre at Oxford University Sherif Elsayed Ali - head of refugee and migrants' rights department at Amnesty International, and an author of Amnesty's report: The global refugee crisis: a conspiracy of neglect

 The future of al-Qaeda | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1490

As al-Qaeda battles its sworn enemies, must it also fight for its very survival? Presenter: David Foster Guests: Shiv Malik - investigative journalist with The Guardian newspaper Aymenn Jawad Al-Tamimi - military specialist and fellow with the Middle East Forum Robin Simcox - al-Qaeda specialist

 No mercy for Morsi | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1500

A court in Egypt has upheld the death sentence against deposed president Mohamed Morsi who was sworn in as Egypt's first elected civilian president in June 2012. A leading member of the Muslim Brotherhood, Morsi promised a government working for all Egyptians and a change from the days of Hosni Mubarak. But Morsi - with five other defendents - has now been sentenced to death by hanging on charges relating to a mass jail break during the 2011 revolution. So how will the sentencing be received within Egypt and around the world? And will it do more than make Morsi a martyr?

 Has Egypt's Sisi delivered on any of his promises? | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1495

Egyptian president has been in office for one year after a controversial rise to power. Is Egypt better under his rule? Presenter: David Foster Guests: David Hearst, editor of the Middle East Eye Maha Azzam, head of the Egyptian Revolutionary Council Omar Ismail, chair of the Arab Labour Party

 Oil price wars: competition or control? | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1520

Calls are growing for a "fair price" for oil as OPEC ministers meet in Vienna to review production levels. Iraq, Venezuela and Angola are among OPEC nations backing a price of $75-$80. The price of Brent crude hit a high of around $114 a barrel last June before crashing spectacularly at the beginning of this year to $47. The price has since stabilised at around $65. OPEC’s top producers, led by Saudi Arabia, are resisting calls to tighten the taps and drive up prices further. The 12 nation cartel, which accounts for around 40 per cent of world supply, is concerned that any drop in their production will be filled by outside players, such as the US and Russia. So have OPEC’s priorities shifted from setting production limits and prices to best support producers and consumers, to a more self-centred focus on retaining market share? Presenter: Martine Dennis Guests John Sfakianakis - Middle East director for the Ashmore Group and a former adviser to the Saudi government. Sean Evers - Managing Partner at Gulf Intelligence. Mamdouh Salameh - an international oil economist, who's worked as a consultant to the World Bank.

 Has the strategy against ISIL failed? | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1495

From the start, the US-led coalition that is fighting ISIL acknowledged that the battle would be long. Now, foreign ministers from several countries have met in Paris to figure out why their strategy against ISIL is not working in the face of the radical group's territorial gains in Iraq and Syria. Before the Paris meeting, the US and Iraq blamed each other for the failure. The US defense secretary said the Iraqi army lacks the will to fight ISIL, while the Iraqi prime minister said his country does not get enough international support. So, what will it take to defeat ISIL? Presenter: Richelle Carey Guests Renad Mansour, scholar at Carnegie Middle East Center and a fellow at the Iraq Institute for Strategic Studies in Beirut. David Mack, Former US Ambassador and a Middle East Institute Scholar. Jean-Marc Rickli, assistant professor at the Department of Defense Studies at King's college.

 Raising sectarian tensions in Iraq? | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1545

Video appears to show pro-government Shia militia burning a Sunni man accused of supporting ISIL. Presenter - Hashem Ahelbarra Guests Andreas Krieg - assistant professor at the defence studies department at King's College in London. Mowaffak Al Rubaie – Iraqi member of parliament and former Iraqi national security adviser. Mohamad Shaikhaili - a lawyer, and head of the National Center for Justice. - Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check out our website:http://www.aljazeera.com/

 Russia: inflaming frayed EU relations? | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1525

A leaked list has identified 89 European officials barred by the Kremlin from entering Russia. It is seen by the EU as an attempt to single out Europeans regarded as being hostile towards Moscow. Russia has not officially confirmed the reason - or the names, but the release happened as EU members are due to review sanctions against Russia for its role in the crisis in Ukraine. The EU says the measures are "unjustified and arbitrary". Grandstanding and public relations - or a serious deterioration in already strained relations? Presenter - Folly Bah Thibault Guests Remi Piet, assistant professor of public policy at Qatar Univeristy, and author of the book 'Shifting priorities in Russia's Foreign and Security Policy'. Sergey Strokan, political commentator for the paper Kommersant and host of a weekly show called 'Red Line'. Vladimir Pastukhov, visiting fellow at St Anthony's college at Oxford University, and chairman of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation.

 Can Muhammadu Buhari turn Nigeria around? | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1505

Thirty-two years after seizing power briefly in a military coup, Muhammadu Buhari is back in the top job. But this time he takes over the reins after being democratically elected. It is a historic moment for the country. Never before has an opposition candidate won a presidential election. But Buhari has many challenges ahead. Can he change the course of Africa's most populous and wealthy country? Presenter: Folly Bah Thibault Guests: Max Gbanite, security and defence analyst with MHG Leadership and Strategic Security Centre. Manji Cheto, vice president of Teneo Intelligence. Tolu Ogunlesi, West Africa Editor for The Africa Report.

 Can the FIFA scandal lead to reform? | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1494

The ongoing scandal involving top FIFA officials has pushed many to publicly call for a whole structural change with this organisation. FIFA has been operating with no external oversight, no accountability and less transparency. There has always been talk of bad governance and corruption within the higher ranks of FIFA. Many of its officials are accused of using their positions to enrich themselves. So, what does it take to reform FIFA? Presenter: Mike Hanna Guests: Jonny Gould - football journalist and managing director of Sports Media UK. Robert Barrington, - Executive Director at Transparency International. Bernhard Bauhofer - founding partner, Reputation Management.

  What's next for Burundi? | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1500

The crisis in Burundi is deepening after the opposition boycotted UN-sponsored talks to reach a deal to end the ongoing standoff. It came after the killing of one of the opposition leaders during street protests. President Pierre Nkurunziza says he is going ahead with his decision to run for a third term. His critics say the move violates the constitution but Nkurunziza's supporters disagree, and say a constitutional court ruling allows him to run. So, what's next for this African country? And what are the implications of the impasse? Presenter: Mike Hanna Guests: Alies Rijper, research consultant at ZOA, a nongovernmental organisation in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, who focuses on governance and security in Burundi. Phil Clark, Reader in comparative and international politics in Africa at School of Oriental and African Studies, UK, and a specialist on the African Great Lakes region. Gervais Abayeho, the Burundi presidential spokesman.

 Narendra Modi's crackdown on NGOs | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1505

Greenpeace India has sought to have an Indian government decision to freeze its bank accounts rescinded. A decision is expected on Wednesday. Greenpeace is among thousands of foreign funded non-governmental organisations that have seen their activities stopped across India. Modi's government says the work of those organisations undermine India's national interest. But is that the only reason? And what is the impact of this move on India's image in the world? Presenter: Mike Hanna Guests Priya Pillai, senior campaigner for Greenpeace India. Nikita Sud, Associate Professor of development studies at Oxford University. Rakesh Sinha, Director of India Policy Foundation and author of Secular India: Politics of Minoritysm.

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