Talking points 26 June

A big hello to Tony who is going to be moderating for the first time tonight. Thanks Tony! Enjoy!

On Air: Has Iraq turned the corner at last?

You may have noticed recently that Iraq has been appearing far less in the news than it did a year ago. Last month there were fewer American casualties in the country than at any time since the 2003 invasion.

On air: Has international pressure changed China?

World opinion has been almost completely united in its praise for China over its response to the earthquake in Sichuan. Two hours after it struck the Premier Wen Jiabao flew to the area, fifty thousand troops have been mobilised to help, and Chinese television is providing continuous updates of the relief effort.

So has international pressure changed China?