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    Are we heading for a third world war? Jump to media player We ask foreign policy experts around the world whether we are heading for a third world war.
    • 11 Apr
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    Shooting down US missiles is 'war' Jump to media player Retired Gen Sir Richard Barrons hits back at Russian target threat.
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    What are Trump's options in Syria? Jump to media player The US president has said "nothing's off the table" - so what options are on the table?
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    Eurovision-style scoring or new Cold War? Jump to media player The BBC's Steve Rosenberg on the Russian reaction to many countries expelling diplomats after the poisoning of Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the UK.
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    War of words between the UK and Russia Jump to media player Relations between the UK and Russia have deteriorated following the poisoning of an ex-spy and his daughter in Salisbury.
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    'The world could become a more dangerous place' Jump to media player Former British ambassador to N Korea warns of the dangers of Trump/Kim meeting.
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