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Reloaded - Cleaning up Amsterdam's Red Light area

On air: 27 January 2010 14:15 - 1 February 2010 15:45

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Reloaded - 27 January 2010: This week it's all about good intentions. Will the latest round of clean-up measures for Amsterdam's Red Light District actually work? Just how does the EU improve counter-terrorism measures? And what's wrong with obese passengers paying for extra seats?


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