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Olympic closing; Turkey bombing; Quincy Jones Show more

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New York's iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotel is set to close as it undergoes a refurbishment into luxury condominiums. Does the conversion make financial sense? Show more

In 1986 the British government launched the world's first ever public health campaign on Hiv Aids. Norman Fowler was the government minister behind the controversial campaign. Show more

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Actor Jonah Hill on the true story behind War Dogs, writer Lionel Shriver on the economic conflict her novel predicts and composer Quincy Jones on breaking into the movie industry Show more

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A carnival-inspired closing ceremony and a handover to 2020 hosts, Tokyo Show more

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Álvaro Múnera was a bullfighter in Colombia until a dramatic development in his own life. Also, Nedra Bonds who stitches quilts to protest, and Assam's floating healthcare clinic. Show more

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The Belgian jazz musician Toots Thielemans has died in Brussels at 94. The guitarist and harmonica player spent more than six decades playing alongside other jazz greats Show more

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A naval commander from South Africa and a licensed ship's captain from the Philippines talk about their experiences of being women on the high seas. Show more

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Mali rebel pleads guilt to cultural destruction; extremism in prisons; Tokyo 2020 Show more

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Dame Diana Rigg has an acting career spanning five decades, and she's won a new generation of fans with her role in Game of Thrones. What's the secret to a great performance? Show more

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Why have pets become the unlikely stars of the internet? Why are people watching and sharing them widely? We explore a world of viral videos and superstar pets on social media. Show more

It feels like 2016 has been a bad year for terrorism in Europe, but what happens when you put the numbers into context? Show more

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Swimmer Fu Yuanhui got China talking during the Olympics when she admitted she didn’t do well in a race because of her period. Show more

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BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.

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We look back at Rio 2016 in the company of local residents, journalists and Olympics experts. Plus - Paralympic woes, and the Ethiopian medal-winner who might not return home.

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The Olympics in Brazil have drawn to a close. Now, as four years of Olympics fever starts in Tokyo, we ask if the upcoming games mark the moment of economic turnaround in Japan. Show more

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The swimwear manufacturer drops its sponsorship of the disgraced US swimmer, UN Aid chief warns of 'unparalleled catastrophe' in Aleppo, Sarkozy announces bid for old job Show more

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Lessons learnt from the Rio Olympics; Europe's leaders meet; Ethiopian runner's controversial celebration Show more

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What makes gingers ginger? And, why doesn't leg hair grow as long as the hair on your head? Doctors Adam Rutherford and Hannah Fry set out to solve your everyday mysteries. Show more

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Sarkozy seeks nomination to run in 2017 poll, Turkey attacks targets in northern Syria, disgraced US swimmer Ryan Lochte dropped by four sponsors Show more

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The Olympics in Brazil have drawn to a close. Now, as four years of Olympics fever starts in Tokyo, we ask if the upcoming games mark the moment of economic turnaround in Japan. Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

Actor Jonah Hill on the true story behind War Dogs, writer Lionel Shriver on the economic conflict her novel predicts and composer Quincy Jones on breaking into the movie industry Show more

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump reworks his campaign for the second time. Show more

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