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Outlook: 05/04/2012

05/04/2012

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The Somali doctor who's been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world.

Today, Somali doctor Hawa Abdi, whose 'extraordinary strength, courage and tenacity' have earned her a nomination for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize. Jo Fidgen hears from her and her daughter Deqo Mohamed, who's just returned from Somalia. 

Then to Taiwan to meet Chang Chieh-Kuan, who's devoted his life to the traditional printing press. 

We also hear from Fred Rowe, a Londoner who turned his back on crime after making friends with singer Ian Dury. His story is told in Blitz Kids by Sean Longden.

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