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Kerry in Kiev - a message of solitarity

Ukraine talks, Hungary's illegal immigrants, Greece and the ECB, Alan Turing and the campaign to extend his royal pardon

Kerry in Kiev

As the war in Eastern Ukraine continues, there now seems to be flurry of diplomatic activity to try and find a solution - though it is unclear what form this might take.

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President Poroshenko greets John Kerry at the start of today's talks

As US Secretary of State, John Kerry, holds talks in Kiev with President Poroshenko and members of the Ukranian government, our regional correspondent, Tom Barton, discusses what the United States can do to help resolve the situation, without escalating the violence.

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Illegal immigrants and asylum seekers set up makeshift shelters in the woods

Hungary's illegal immigrants

Nick Thorpe reports from Budapest on the flood of illegal immigrants arriving the country, mostly from Kosovo and Albania, hoping to reach Austria and Germany.

Greece and the EU

In Brussels, talks between the new Greek government and the European Central Bank get underway today, but back in Athens, it's becoming clear that Syriza will not be able to deliver on its promises. Robert Zikmund looks at the developments.

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Keira Knightly and Benedict Cumberbatch star in The Imitation Game, which is expected to do well at the Oscars

The Imitation Game

Gay rights campaigner, Peter Tatchell, describes the life and careeer of Alan Turing, and the campaign currently underway to have the Royal Pardon postumously awarded to Turing extended to other gay men who were similarly persecuted.

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