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article 19 June 2013 World, Iran
Channel 4 News International Editor Lindsey Hilsum and a panel of experts consider how Hassan Rohani, Iran's new president, will change his country, the Middle East, and relations with the west.
Lindsey Hilsum by Lindsey Hilsum Iran's new president - the key questions

Channel 4 News International Editor Lindsey Hilsum and a panel of experts consider how Hassan Rouhani, Iran's new president, will change his country, the Middle East, and relations with the west.

article 05 June 2013 Politics
As David Cameron announces a statutory register and the Commons speaker suspends parliamentary passes, why is lobbying dominating the headlines again? (Getty)
by David Weisbloom Political lobbying - the key questions

As David Cameron announces a statutory register and the Commons speaker suspends parliamentary passes, why is lobbying dominating the headlines again?

article 25 April 2013 UK
What to do if you are worried about measles (Getty)
by Jennifer Rigby Measles outbreak - the key questions

As the government launches a vaccination campaign to try to stop the spread of measles, how serious is the current outbreak? And what should you do if you are worried you or your family are at risk?

article 22 March 2013 World, Cyprus
As the crisis in Cyprus continues, what comes next and what has happened to other EU countries that have been bailed out? (Getty)
by David Weisbloom Cyprus bailout - the key questions

As the banking crisis in Cyprus continues, what comes next? And what has happened to other EU countries that have been bailed out?

article 13 March 2013 World, Vatican City
A replacement for Pope Benedict should be chosen soon. How will he be elected and what is the significance of black and white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel roof? (Getty)
by David Weisbloom Electing a new Pope - the key questions

A replacement for Pope Benedict should be chosen soon. How will he be elected and what is the significance of black and white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel roof?

article 15 February 2013 Sci/Tech
Meteors - or shooting stars - put on a good show (Getty)
by Jennifer Rigby What is a meteor? The key questions

A meteor has lit up the skies over Russia and injured hundreds. But what are meteors, how are they caused, and how common are they?

article 08 February 2013 UK
Horse meat scandal in Tesco burgers and Findus lasagne: the key questions (getty)
Horsemeat scandal: the key questions

We know traces of horsemeat were found in some frozen food. But how did it get there, what is safe to eat - and who had the best "horse-burger" jokes? Channel 4 News has the answers.

article 06 February 2013 Business
RBS is the third bank to be fined for attempting to fix the benchmark lending rate for financial institutions. What did these banks do and why does it matter? (Getty)
by David Weisbloom Libor rate-fixing scandal - the key questions

RBS is the third bank to be fined for attempting to fix the benchmark lending rate for financial institutions. What did these banks do and why does it matter?

article 06 February 2013 UK
As Robert Francis QC publishes a long-awaited report into failings at the Mid Staffordshire General Hospitals Trust, Channel 4 News answers some of the key questions on the subject.
Mid Staffordshire scandal - the key questions

As Robert Francis QC publishes a long-awaited report into failings at the Mid Staffordshire General Hospitals Trust, Channel 4 News answers some of the key questions on the scandal.

article 05 February 2013 UK
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by David Weisbloom Gay marriage bill passed, despite Tory opposition

The government's gay marriage bill is approved by the Commons, but a televised statement from David Cameron fails to stop scores of Conservative MPs from voting against the legislation.