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For today’s top story we’re visiting the Maldives - a tropical paradise - well for some people anyway. And in February 2012 the wealthy holidaymakers may have missed the coup going on away from the perfect beaches and turquoise seas. It’s Bugle number 182.Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where would we be at the Bugle without unscrupulous leaders? In April 2009 the morals of torture were up for debate as America got its self into a pickle about whether or not it was a pastime the great nation participated in. Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let’s take you back to November 2007 when we were all gripped by happenings at the third OPEC summit. Saudi Arabia hosted - and didn’t exactly do their green credentials much good. Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sun, sand and…. fiscal bailouts. The mediterranean island of Cyprus was having a tough time in March 2013 - and it all got a little out of hand, and not just because of the British expats drowning their sorrows in Ayia Napa. For issue 229 I was joined by John and Producer Chris.Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We love a reason to celebrate here at the Bugle. Cake, candles and missiles were on the agenda in October 2009 as John and I raised a glass to 60 years of communist China, for Bugle number 91.Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How would you feel if your browser history was published in a national newspaper? Well if you were the President of Syria - you might be even more worried. That’s right, in March 2012 we got a glimpse into the down-time of Bashar al-Assad. It’s Bugle 187.Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scallops might sound like an unlikely cause of war - but I’m sure you’ll remember, not that long ago - these innocent creatures of the sea almost pushed Britain and France to the brink. It’s Bugle 4079 - I’m joined by Alice Fraser, and of course - we couldn’t miss the opportunity for some seafood based puns. Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Olympic flame’s a symbol of peace and friendship - but in April 2008 ahead of the Beijing Games, the torch relay teetered on the brink of a diplomatic crisis. In Bugle number 24 John and Andy were concerned for the future of this ancient tradition. Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few Top Stories ago we bid a fond farewell to Silvio Berlusconi. We thought he was done for back in November 2011, but fast-forward just 8 months to Bugle number 200, and yes - he’s back.Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was a major breakthrough in the war on Terror in August 2008. Well that’s if you rank a taxi driver as being up there with the biggest threats to civilisation. We’re going way back - to Bugle number 40.Hear more of our shows, go to the march sale, and donate here: thebuglepodcast.com/ This episode was produced by Chris Skinner and Laura Turner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.