Inside Story

The Catholic church in the Philippines has declared war on birth control following a new landmark law that makes sex education and contraception more widely available. So who will win? Guests: Mitos Magsaysay, Gerard O'Connell, Elizabeth Angsioco.

Was the latest challenge to President Isaias Afawerki's rule just a taste of things to come? Inside Story with presenter Shiulie Ghosh discusses with Abdurrahman Elsayyid, from the Eritrean National Democratic Forces - a pro-democracy network committed to the advocacy and promotion of human rights; Jason Mosley - an associate fellow for the Africa Programme at Chatham House; and Kwaku Nuamah, an assistant professor at the American University's School of International Service.

Talks of Israeli military action over Iran's nuclear programme, but an absence of it in peace efforts with the Palestinians. Will a new coalition be strong enough to form a stable government? Guests: Anshel Pfeffer, Graeme Bannerman, Roee Ruttenberg.

After years of fiercely denying the allegations against him, former cyclist Lance Armstrong has, for the first time, publicly admitted to doping. Armstrong ended a decade of speculation by admitting he used performance enhancing drugs to win every single one of his seven Tour de France titles. The former cyclist, who was stripped of his titles late last year, made the confession in an interview with US television host Oprah Winfrey. So, how much damage has been done to the world of cycling? And what's next for Lance Armstrong and the sport?

As airlines around the world have grounded the 787 Dreamliner planes, what is at stake for Boeing and the global airline industry? Joining Inside Story, with presenter Shuilie Ghosh, are guests: Simon Calder, a senior travel editor for the Independent newspaper; Harsh Vardhan, an aviation consultant, and former managing director of the Indian airline Vayudoot; and aviation expert Chris Yates.

As more people are killed in ethnic violence in southeast Kenya, fears are being raised of further conflict in the run up to the March presidential election. Are politicians are stirring up tribal rivalries for political gain? What is really fuelling these clashes? Should politicians do more to stem the violence? And will there be more post-election violence? Inside Story, with presenter Shiulie Gosh, discusses with guests: Salim Lone, an advisor to Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, and author on Kenyan affairs; Kipchumba Murkomen of the United Republican Party; and Michael Amoah, an Africa affairs analyst.

It's a high stakes game, making billions, but creating a generation of losers. Italy is opening a thousand new gambling arcades. It's easy money for a government struggling with huge public debts. But support groups are worried the government is feeding a growing addiction.

As the world's second largest economy steams ahead, it is leaving a dense smog in its wake. Pollution in China has reached dangerously high levels in recent days. Dozens of cities are affected by thick smog and haze, 40 times the limit deemed safe by the World health Organisation (WHO). More than 100 million citizens have been affected; from Beijing to Guiyang, factories have been asked to close and people are being urged to stay indoors. So, is China's rapid development damaging the quality of life for its people?

French forces attack groups linked to al-Qaeda in West Africa, as the French president claims a terrorist threat on Europe's doorstep. What is France risking in Mali? Guests: Emmanuel Dupuy, Amel Boubekeur; David Anderson.

The beheading of Rizana Nafeek , a young Sri Lankan domestic worker in Saudi Arabia, continues to stir anger in her home country and beyond. The case once again highlights the plight of thousands of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia. Human rights groups say access to adequate translation and legal assistance is limited or non-existent, and they raised concerns about the fairness of Nafeek's trial. So, what is being done to address the plight of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia? Who is to blame for their situation? And what will it take to improve the conditions for domestic workers in Saudi Arabia?

India has a problem of genocide proportions – rampant female foeticide and infanticide. How can the country change its patriarchal mindset and ensure that related laws are properly enforced? Guests: Mitu Khurana, Suhas Chakma, Sadanand Dhume.

Rioting has returned to the streets of Northern Ireland following a move to restrict the flying of the British flag. Loyalists say their very identity is under threat. Guests: Niall O'Donnghaile, Sammy Wilson, Eamonn Mallie.

A Jewish group in France is taking the micro-blogging site Twitter to court, putting the issue of freedom expression, personal privacy, online accountability and state control on a collision course. Guests: Elie Petit, Danny Schechter, Carl Gardner.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has officially renamed the area he controls. He has called for all official documents - including passports, drivers licenses, postage stamps and car number plates - to now bear the name 'State of Palestine', instead of the generally used 'Palestinian National Authority', Abbas has also ordered foreign ministries and embassies around the world to start using the title.

The French movie star, the Russian president and a deal to avoid paying the highest tax in the world. In protest, Gerard Depardieu goes for a Russian passport. Guests: Nabila Ramdani, Sebastien Ramage, Jean-Pierre Diserens