The result of the Russian Presidential election may be a forgone conclusion but is it time for the West to denounce Vladimir Putin's legitimacy?

Plus, we look at the similarities between what's happening in Russia, and what happened in Iran's elections earlier this month...

And it's farewell to the original Cockney Rebel...

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