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"We need to talk"

Putin in Vienna EU far right fail, ISIS and oil, Kerry and the Kurds, UK radical smoking ban

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Protests against Putin's visit have been organised across in Vienna

Putin in Vienna

Russian president, Vladimir Putin, is in Vienna today for a controversial visit that has attracted criticism from a number of EU members.

After many heads of state went out of their way to avoid Putin at the D-Day memorials, they are angry that Austria is proceeding with trade talks at a time when the EU is considering further sanctions against Moscow.

Analyst, Gerhard Mangott, explains why the visit is going ahead, and why talking to Putin and understanding the Russia viewpoint is the way forward.

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Geert Wilders says he will continue to try to form an alliance, but the chances don't look good.

Far right fail

Far right parties in the European Parliament are failing to form a group. EU correspondent, Vanessa Mock, reports on why they cannot find common ground, and the consequences.

Iraq - ISIS and the the oil

Analyst Shashank Joshi looks at the significance of the Baiji refinery in the battle for control of Iraq, and the role oil might play in the way the conflict progresses.

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Kerry is appealing for Iraqi unity, but it may be too late

Iraq - Kerry visit

US Secretary of State, John Kerry, is in northern Iraq for talks with Kurdish leaders. Our correspondent in the region, Tony Cheng, reports on the meeting and what may come out of it.

No smoking for those born after 2000

The proposal by British doctors to stop teenagers taking up smoking.

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