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The struggle for unity in Ukraine

Reality Check: Ukraine unity government, Hype Alpe Adria, Italy's Renzi before the senate, Bitcoin theft, fair wage scheme at US university.

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Unity government talks are underway, but protesters aren't going home yet.

Ukraine unity government

A unity government is expected to be announced on Thursday, and there will be presidential elections on May 25th - but the protest movement carries on.

Analyst Gerhard Mangott discusses the formation of a unity government and the challenges it is facing.

Hypo Alpe Adria

Chancellor Faymann will face questions in parliament today on the Hypo Alpe Adria scandal. Robert Zikmund reviews the current situation.

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Matteo Renzi "like a smug schoolboy"

Italy's prospects for reform

Our Rome correspondent, Jo McKenna, looks at the "bold vision" of reform being set out by the new Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi.

Although the senate gave him the vote of confidence, there might be serious opposition from within his own party.

Bitcoin exchange offline

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Online coins go offline

The Bitcoin exchange, MtGox, has gone offline amid allegations of bankruptcy, hacking and theft.

What does this mean for the future of the Bitcoin? Our IT reporter, Christoph Weiss, looks at the Bitcoin and its future.

Fair wage scheme at US university

A team of staff and students at St Mary's College in Maryland have proposed a pay scheme that would link the lowest and highest wages on the payroll. Professor Dave Kung explains how it would work.

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