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China’s rollercoaster stock market has provoked panic in recent weeks. We examine what these dramatic events tell us - not about the Chinese stock market, but about China itself. Show more

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British stars Jonnie Peacock, David Weir, Shelly Woods and Richard Whitehead take on the world's best back at the London 2012 stadium. Show more

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Encryption lies at the heart of our digital lives, but the human need for secrecy stretches back thousands of years. Why do we need to keep things secret? Show more

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History is made in Africa as one country puts a former dictator of another in the dock. Chad's deposed leader, Hissene Habré, goes on trial on war crimes charges in Senegal. Show more

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