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Headlines say that fructose is as 'addictive as cocaine' and responsible for the obesity epidemic. Yet the EU says the fruit sugar is healthy. Mark Porter explores the truth. Show more

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The trade in sea cucumbers and camels which links Islam and Australian Aborigines Show more

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Chinese satellite images investigated; Crimea bases stormed by Russian forces; Pope tells mafia stop evil

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Young women lack the same opportunities as men, despite most countries legislating against discrimination. What is standing in the way of girls achieving equality? Show more

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Turkish Finance Minister - twitter ban doesn’t reflect well on the country; Irish abuse victim to join Vatican commission; Ebola outbreak in Guinea

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Are we too complacent about the speed and scale of social mobility? New findings by Gregory Clark, Alan Bairner and Thomas Piketty. Show more

The footballer who scored a goal for his adopted country the US and - on his return to Haiti - was taken by Papa Doc Duvalier's secret police and never seen again. Show more

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It’s thought that dance predates language.
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Why social media has been so widely adopted in Turkey 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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Headlines say that fructose is as 'addictive as cocaine' and responsible for the obesity epidemic. Yet the EU says the fruit sugar is healthy. Mark Porter explores the truth. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

A referendum, a movie - or 348 chicken wings? Tales of what people really want (and whether it really makes them happy) from Ukraine, Syria, Egypt, the USA, South Korea and India. Show more

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What matters more to the US military: protecting its image, or preventing sexual assault? Show more

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The bodyguard who was shot saving Princess Anne; the discovery of AZT; Uganda cult murder and much more Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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What do Africa's entrepreneurs need most urgently to help them start up companies? Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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

BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.

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An Egyptian comedian’s plagiarism is exposed on social media and an online African TV series gets its inspiration from Sex in the City. Show more

The footballer who scored a goal for his adopted country the US and - on his return to Haiti - was taken by Papa Doc Duvalier's secret police and never seen again. Show more