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World Service,07 May 2005,22 mins

Russia's Solemn Anniversary

From Our Own Correspondent

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Russians commemorate WWII, Palestinian honour killings and Mississippi murder mystery. Why in Moscow, Russians commemorate the end of the Second World War in a more solemn manner than their European neighbours. Also in the programme the part played by the Indian army in World War II, Palestinian women and honour killings and a prison visit in Mississippi. Presenter: John Shea

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