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Sep 2023
47m 5s

Earthquake hits Morocco

Bbc World Service
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The 6.8 magnitude quake has killed more than 800 people in Morocco. Also on the programme, India is hosting the latest G20 summit which has just admitted the African Union as a permanent member. And we also hear from one of the organisers of Belgrade Pride, which takes place today. (Picture: A man and a boy walk beside a ruined building in Marrakesh. Cred ... Show More
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