Ukraine: Escaping 'hell' in Oleshky
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Kate Adie introduces stories from Ukraine, the USA, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Indonesia, and Kyrgyzstan.
A temporary ceasefire part-brokered by Melania Trump enabled hundreds of civilians to finally leave the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in southern Ukraine, where they had been trapped by fierce conflict. Dan Johnson met elated families who were finally reunited with loved ones after being separated for three years.
The blue wave, the blue tide, or even the blue tsunami: the Democratic party’s gains across the United States following this week's midterm elections were huge, and a surprise to many. Samira Hussain has been speaking to voters in rural Iowa about the changes they want to see - including, the desire for a more united country.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing the most lethal outbreak of Ebola in its history - more than 5,000 people have died of the virus so far. But the country's ongoing conflict, which has displaced 7 million people, is severely hampering efforts to reduce infections reports Hugh Kinsella Cunningham.
Indonesia is battling its worst wildfires for more than a decade – and the palls of toxic smoke which they’ve sent up are also darkening the country’s relations with its neighbours in southeast Asia. Liza Tambunan went to one of the worst-affected areas.
It's walnut season in Kyrgyzstan and locals are camping out to harvest this year's crop in forests where Alexander the Great's army is said to have sought rest and recuperation. Chris Aslan learned just how much people rely on their walnut trees - and how much history they bear.
Series Producer: Phoebe Keane Production Coordinators: Katie Morrison & Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith