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EU farmers protest against likely subsidy cuts in budget battle

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The EU has kicked off controversial negotiations on its next seven-year budget - and the agriculture sector is on the frontline. Farmers have been protesting against possible cuts to their subsidies, saying they need financial support more than ever. Also in the show - airlines warn the coronavirus is affecting their profits, and Lebanon begins crunch talks with the IMF ahead of a debt payment deadline.

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