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Microsoft's Stephen Elop on how computers will sense what we want. But is that Orwellian or a new paradise? Plus was Scrooge right? The economics of gifts by Joel Waldfogel who wrote Scroogenomics. Show more

In today's programme: Roberto Bolano, live music from Baaba Maal, Bill T Jones, Bruce Lee. Show more

Mike examines spin and blame in the aftermath of Copenhagen, and hears your views on it. Show more

BBC News reports from around the world.

BBC News reports from around the world.

In Rio de Janeiro, gangs run the prisons and militias control many shanty towns, killing with impunity. Lucy Ash asks if the authorities can end the rule of gangs, guns and greed. Show more

BBC News reports from around the world.

In today's programme: Roberto Bolano, live music from Baaba Maal, Bill T Jones, Bruce Lee. Show more

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

In Rio de Janeiro, gangs run the prisons and militias control many shanty towns, killing with impunity. Lucy Ash asks if the authorities can end the rule of gangs, guns and greed. Show more

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BBC News reports from around the world.

BBC News reports from around the world.

Mike examines spin and blame in the aftermath of Copenhagen, and hears your views on it. Show more

Interviews, news and analysis of the day's global events.

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In Rio de Janeiro, gangs run the prisons and militias control many shanty towns, killing with impunity. Lucy Ash asks if the authorities can end the rule of gangs, guns and greed. Show more

BBC News reports from around the world.

Only the BBC brings you World News every half hour.

BBC News reports from around the world.

Mike examines spin and blame in the aftermath of Copenhagen, and hears your views on it. Show more

BBC News reports from around the world.

BBC News reports from around the world.

The best of the world's arts, film, music, literature and music brought to you every day.

Live news and current affairs, business and sport from around the world.

Live news and current affairs, business and sport from around the world.

In Rio de Janeiro, gangs run the prisons and militias control many shanty towns, killing with impunity. Lucy Ash asks if the authorities can end the rule of gangs, guns and greed. Show more