Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Awais Ahmad discuss the recent militant attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan, plus more on an election in Japan, a court hearing for Bangladesh's ousted prime minister, a general strike in Argentina, and US immigration enforcement officials testifying before Congress.

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This episode includes work from Factal editors Awais Ahmad,, David Wyllie, Alex Moore, James Morgan and Joe Veyera. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. 

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