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Friday's Reality Check

"Fuck the EU" diplomatic incident, moratorium on soya, civilians to leave Homs, protests in Bosnia, the costs of Sochi

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Nuland meets Yanukovich - will her diplomatic mission turn into a diplomatic disaster?

"Fuck the EU"

The off the cuff comment in a high level diplomatic telephone call was recorded by Russia, and put up on YouTube.

The comment was made in the context of talks in Ukraine, and threatens to cause a major diplomatic incident. International relations expert, Paul Rogers, gives his analysis.

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Soya is a major crop in South America

Moratorium on soya in Amazon

Greenpeace has secured an extension to the moratorium on the soya industry in the Brazilian rainforest.

Huem Otero from Greenpeace, Austria explains the issues and the progress their campaign is making.

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Homs has seen bitter fighting and a long siege

Civilians to leave Homs

After much discussion and negotiation, civilians are to be allowed to leave the Syrian city of Homs, and humanitarian relief will be allowed in.

Shashank Joshi gives his analysis of the latest developments.

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Unemployment is a major problem in parts of Bosnia

Protests in Bosnia

Enes Haracic reports from Sarajevo on the current wave of protests against unemployment.

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Sochi could be the most expensive games ever

The most expensive games ever

Sochi is expected to be at least the most expensive Winter Olympics ever, and may be the most expensive Olympic Games ever.

Charles Maynes reports from Russia on how the money has been spent and the allegations of corruption.

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