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Boko Haram: who are the group bringing terror to Nigeria?
The jihadist group’s escalating campaign of terror has claimed 4,000 civilian lives in just four years, and Boko Haram is now linked to the kidnapping of more than 200 schoolgirls. But who are they?
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How safe is my deposit? What renters need to know
In a dispute with your landlord over a rental deposit and don’t know what to do? Ciaran Jenkins answers the key questions about the rules landlords should be following.
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The truth about food banks: dependency or welfare crisis?
Food banks are “consistently” seeing an increase in demand, a Defra-commissioned report concludes – but what are they and are benefits cuts to blame for their proliferation?
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Key questions: Why didn’t the recession curb personal debt?
The national economy might be showing signs of recovery, but personal debt has climbed steadily in the last five years. So why are more and more people are putting Christmas on credit?
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What is happening in Ukraine? The key questions
As President Yanukovich travels to the Kremlin to talk trade deals, Kiev is awash with protesters calling for him loosen the country’s ties with Russia. Channel 4 News asks key questions on Ukraine.
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What is dementia? The key questions
As the UK hosts a major G8 summit on dementia, Channel 4 News explains how to recognise symptoms of the disease, and looks at how best to help sufferers.
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Key questions: Why are there so many cops on campus?
As students meet on a national day of action to get #CopsOffCampus, Channel 4 News looks at the increasing anger over campus policing.
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What’s gone wrong at the Co-op Bank? The key questions
The Co-op has a proud history, but after the resignation of its chairman, the Paul Flowers affair and the proposed financial rescue by US hedge funds, Channel 4 News looks at what the future holds.
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What is a super typhoon? The key questions
It could be the most powerful storm ever to make landfall. But what causes super typhoons like Haiyan to form – and what will it do next?
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NSA ‘probably can read your emails’ – the key questions
Following the row over claims German chancellor Angela Merkel’s phone was hacked by the US, Channel 4 News speaks to security expert Bruce Schneier and asks if the NSA has gone too far.
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From hijab to burqa – a guide to Muslim headwear
For some, wearing Muslim headdress is an assertion of religious and cultural identity. For others, it is a symbol of female oppression. Darshna Soni explains the differences between headwear styles.
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Is UK military action in Syria legal? – the key questions
Parliament is due to meet on Thursday to debate military action against Syria. But how can the government make intervention legally sound?
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Key questions: why Thames Water wants £29 more from you
Millions of households face paying an extra £29 as Britain’s biggest water company says it has endured a “tough time” financially.
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Labour and the unions – the key questions
Ed Miliband calls for an “historic” shake-up in Labour’s relationship with the trade unions. What is he hoping to achieve and where does the public stand?
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Iran’s new president – the key questions
Channel 4 News International Editor Lindsey Hilsum and a panel of experts consider how Hassan Rouhani, Iran’s new president, will change his country, the Middle East, and relations with the west.