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The latest research on the musical brain; from the emotional stimuli of music to how the brain identifies musical patterns, all these aspects can be harnessed for new therapies. Show more

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A review of the week with the latest news.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

A review of the week with the latest news.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

A review of the week with the latest news.

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Cathy FitzGerald explores how Prabhjot Singh, a Sikh doctor in New York, was attacked by racists – and forgave them. Show more

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Some of FOOC's most memorable impressions, anecdotes and arguments - from Equatorial Guinea's cross-dressing musicians to the reason Peter Day NEVER reclines his seat on a plane Show more

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Peter Day talks with three experts in their fields about the trends that will be affecting our lives in 2014 Show more

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Bridget Kendall talks to hand transplant pioneer, surgeon Simon Kay, MIT researcher Lynette Jones who studies tactile sensations, and leading conductor Sakari Oramo about hands. Show more

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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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How do people cope with isolation and confinement? Anahi Aradas explores the issue in an isolated community in Antarctica, in the confines of a Swedish prison and in Space travel. Show more

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A drama following Alia Khan, a young female inspector in the Mumbai Police Force, as she attempts to solve a series of crimes. Show more

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'Suicide bomber' hits Russia station; funeral for ex Lebanon minister; Steve Coogan interview

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Protecting young minds – the impact of war and conflict on Syrian children. Plus Norway’s novel attempts to heal its citizens two years on from the Anders Breivik murders. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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“No Excuses, Just Success” is the motto for a high school in the South African township of Khayelitsha. The school is lifting families out of poverty. Show more

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Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

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Cathy FitzGerald explores how Prabhjot Singh, a Sikh doctor in New York, was attacked by racists – and forgave them. Show more

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Madeleine Morris finds it tough balancing work and parenting. She takes her daughter on a trip to Fiji and China to find out if there’s a better way. Show more

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F1 champion’s condition worsens; Saudi Arabia's $3b to Lebanese army; Dracula composer dies

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SMS texts have been very useful after disasters, to help locate the injured and save lives. But is there now a need for a code of conduct for digital emergency responders? Show more

Getting people to follow or add you on social media takes time and effort. In Trending this week we ask: is there an easier way? And is it legal? Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

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Cathy FitzGerald explores how Prabhjot Singh, a Sikh doctor in New York, was attacked by racists – and forgave them. Show more

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Chief Economist at Berenberg Bank, Holger Schmieding, gives his predictions for 2014. Show more

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The latest research on the musical brain; from the emotional stimuli of music to how the brain identifies musical patterns, all these aspects can be harnessed for new therapies. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen

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Why has one of the world’s most important scientists been forgotten? He worked with nitrogen, making discoveries that helped feed billions, but arguably, kill millions. Show more

A special essay from Nick Thorpe considering the survival strategies of Roma families from Romania and now in Spain. Are these the European Union's most borderless people? Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Bridget Kendall talks to hand transplant pioneer, surgeon Simon Kay, MIT researcher Lynette Jones who studies tactile sensations, and leading conductor Sakari Oramo about hands. Show more

A guide to 2013 in numbers - the most informative, interesting and idiosyncratic statistics of the year discussed by More or Less interviewees. Show more

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Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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Coffee and bananas in peril; Electric bees and wild pollinators; Primate communication and gelada calls Show more

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