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Saturday, 22 November, 2008

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In Correspondents Report, the ABC's overseas reporters give their interpretation and analyses of the week's major events, and offer perceptive observations about the countries and regions in which they're based. Transcripts of the program are available where indicated and are published as soon as they become available. You can listen to today's full program or individual reports as Real Audio, Microsoft Windows Media or MP3.

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London's unique piece of real estate

Imagine the real estate agent spiel: centrally located in the heart of London, massive space, no neighbours, position, position, position. But the position of this unique property is indeed, without parallel, as Philip Williams reports, rather mysteriously from London.

Medvedev knocks back Ukraine famine service invite

Ukraine is marking the 75th anniversary of a massive famine that killed millions of people. Delegations from around the world are attending commemorative services. But Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has turned down his invitation. The Russian leader and others in his country believes the Ukrainian Government is revising the events of late 1932 and 1933 for its own political gains, and in the process is driving a wedge between the two nations.

Jerusalem Mayor breaks tradition in modernisation push

The historic city of Jerusalem is facing a difficult future; a combination of high house prices and few employment prospects means that thousands of young Jews are choosing to leave every year. But the Mayor of Jerusalem is hoping to modernise the city which is currently amongst Israel's poorest; by breaking away from the orthodox Jewish traditions of the past. Our Middle East correspondent, Ben Knight reports.

Australian Parliament hosts Afghan MPs

In a bid to help encourage Afghanistan's fledgling Parliament, Australia has been hosting a delegation of Afghan MPs. Australia's well-established, democratic parliamentary practices are considered a good example to those growing new democratic institutions.

Aust still playing a role in Soloman's road to peace

Australia's long and expensive commitment to bring order to the Solomon Islands is now in its fifth year. There's now a large contingent of Australian Defence Force Reserves based in the country, offering protection to unarmed police and public service advisors who are all part of RAMSI, the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands. The ABC's Jeff Waters was in the capital Honiara recently as part of a tour with the Australian military.

Shane McLeod looks back as north Asia correspondent

It's farewell this week from our North Asia correspondent, Shane McLeod who'll soon be finishing up as the ABC's representative in Tokyo. But as he starts packing up his belongings and cleaning out his files he sent this: a look back at his three years in Tokyo.