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How identity and adversity are inspiring literature, theatre, comic books and street art. Show more

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A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake kills at least 41 people in Ecuador; Pentagon invites hackers to try and break in; Gay marriage rejected in China. Show more

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Three Syrian families travel with Pope Francis to Rome; A new exhibition explores the history of underwear; Telling the history of India through the lives of fifty key individuals Show more

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Rival demonstrations take place in Brazil, ahead of a parliamentary vote on impeachment; The world's leading oil producers meet in Doha. Show more

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Will Brazil impeach Dilma Rousseff? Plus: a radio soap opera for Syrians; the chief who's fostering new hope for girls in Malawi; and Germany's newly stay-at-home travellers Show more

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Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah was almost ignored when first released in 1984. Singer Brandi Carlisle, James Talerico and Jim Kullander explain their deep relationship with the song. Show more

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A Russian photographer demonstrates how easy it is to track down total strangers using a facial recognition app. Show more

How the series examining chemical elements of the world are captivating audiences. And, could the BBC World Service’s Identity season change the way listeners see themselves? Show more

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Could former industrial areas in Europe and the US - plagued by job losses and economic decline - become the unlikely new hotspots for global innovation? Show more

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Steven Hawking and space travel; Zika and pregnancy; Yellow Fever outbreak; Travelling to the moon; Butterfly navigation; Reviving the rhino horn trade Show more

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Dozens killed by Ecuador's most powerful earthquake in decades. Final polio eradication push begins across the globe. And a brief history of underwear exhibition opens. Show more

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Brazil parliament votes on impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff, Ecuador earthquake death toll reaches more than 230 Show more

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Why have many Dalits in India converted from Hinduism to Buddhism? Show more

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Brazilian Congress votes on impeachment proceedings against President Rousseff; Death toll rises in Ecuador earthquake; Axl Rose to replace AC/DC lead singer on world tour Show more

The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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Will Brazil impeach Dilma Rousseff? Plus: a radio soap opera for Syrians; the chief who's fostering new hope for girls in Malawi; and Germany's newly stay-at-home travellers Show more

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Could former industrial areas in Europe and the US - plagued by job losses and economic decline - become the unlikely new hotspots for global innovation? Show more

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Deaths rise to more than 230, many still trapped; Brazil impeachment vote; No oil production freeze deal; Drone 'hits' BA plane Show more

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Two young film-makers grapple with their childhood memories of the Boston Marathon bomber Show more

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Brazil's parliamentarians votes on whether to impeach President Dilma Rousseff, for allegedly tampering with government accounts to hide a deficit. Show more

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This week, the Food Chain explores the controversy over how agriculture uses antibiotics to promote growth, and prevent illness. Show more

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Music fans and radio stations from Mexico to Myanmar explain why getting your request played on the radio still feels so special. Show more

Statistics show that the Head of the Catholic Church can expect to live to an old age Show more