Overcrowded cemeetries in Moscow mean many Russians are fniding it difficult to find a space to bury their loved-ones.
The limited amount of space left for new graves means plots now come at a premium and undertakers are cashing in.
Al Jazeera’s Neave Barker reports from Moscow, on the struggle of some Russians to bury their dead.
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Egypt food subsidies face criticism
For 50 years, Egypt’s government has subsidised baisc food items for the poor.
Today, 65 million Egyptians benefit from the subsidies.
But there is growing criticism that the government is not doing enough to guarantee that the cheap food rations are distributed to those who really need thme.
Critics say even some rich people can buy subsidised food and that some of it is sold on the black market.
Al Jazeera’s Amr El-Kahky reports from Egypt.
Ovre the next few months the rock legend Chris Rea will be bringing out two albums, an autobiography and embarking on a 49 date tour of Europe. The first of the albums is called `Still So Far to Go`, its an album of his greatest. He joins Sir David to talk about his future projects.
resident Obmaa plans to create a new regulatory council to watch over big financial firms and step in before they collapse. The reform plan is designed to ensure no company is ever again deemed too big to fail, and that shareholders and bondholders can no longer expect government bailouts. Investor guru, Jim Rogers, joins Sir David from Singapore to talk about the new plan.
Imagine you are the driver of an out of control trloley car hurtling at speed towards five workers who are trapped on the line. You can divert the trolley to another line where there is only one worker and save the lives of the other five but it would mean killing him. What should you do? Thats the kind of quetsion that Michael Sandel posse to his students at the phenomenally popular course he teaches at Harvard.