Russian Elections, View From Haiti, Chicago Migrant Evictions

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🗓️ 15 March 2024

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In Russia, nothing happens without some intrigue — even a presidential election in which Vladimir Putin is a near-lock to win a fifth term. We get a first-hand glimpse of the chaos in Haiti, as our correspondent finally makes it across the border. And Chicago pulls an about-face — from welcoming migrants seeking asylum to evicting them.

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0:00.0	Russia's presidential election starts today and Vladimir Putin's a virtual lock to win a fifth term.
0:07.0	It's necessary to be convincing so that your result is believed.
0:12.0	So the outcome is known, why is there still intrigue.
0:14.7	I mean Martinez that's Le La Foddle and this is up first from NPR News.
0:18.6	A firsthand glimpse of the chaos in Haiti as our correspondent finally makes it across
0:26.2	the border.
0:27.2	What are conditions like on the ground in the country's second largest city?
0:30.6	And Chicago pulls an about-face from welcoming migrants seeking asylum to evicting them.
0:35.6	Not only is it not the right way to go, it's going to lead to more costs down the line.
0:39.4	Why is the city changing course and how has a similar policy fared in New York City.
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