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Business Daily looks at the strains and competitive pressures on charities as people cut back on donations - and how some rich philanthropists are deciding to go it alone. Show more

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The end of the International Year of Astronomy at Stonehenge; Hunting meteorites in Arizona; Alzheimer's & ageing; Paper batteries; The wonder of seahorses Show more

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The end of the International Year of Astronomy at Stonehenge; Hunting meteorites in Arizona; Alzheimer's & ageing; Paper batteries; The wonder of seahorses Show more

Romanians mark the 20th anniversary of a communist dictator's execution and we hear from the British man paralysed neck down who hopes to become the first disabled sailor to cross the Atlantic.

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Mark Coles and special guests look back on the best music of 2009, each suggesting their personal Top Ten of the year. Show more

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This week a global financial phenomenon for the poor: Peter Day is in Bangladesh examining the pros and cons of micro lending on the ground, where it all started. Show more

Spiritual themes explored through music, prose and poetry.

The end of the International Year of Astronomy at Stonehenge; Hunting meteorites in Arizona; Alzheimer's & ageing; Paper batteries; The wonder of seahorses Show more

As Argentina names a new coach - World Football hears from the former international Ricky Villa who says they should have kept faith with Diego Maradona. Show more

Mark Coles and special guests look back on the best music of 2009, each suggesting their personal Top Ten of the year. Show more

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

A weekly look inside British politics from the BBC. Show more