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Voting is underway in Italy's general election; more ethnic violence in Democratic Republic of Congo; singer and activist Joan Baez talks to the BBC. Show more

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China's parliament expected to confirm removal of presidential time limits this week; protecting and preserving the Taj Mahal; how Brexit could affect cost of French wine in UK. Show more

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The crown prince of Saudi Arabia is due to visit the UK this week; could Italy's election bring another hung parliament?; looking ahead to this year's Oscars. Show more

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Three women who fled the countries they were born in because of war or conflict tell us how food helped them rebuild their lives and reconnect with their cultures. Show more

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Dava Sobel uncovers the brilliance of 16th century Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who revealed the Sun, not the Earth, was the centre of the Universe. Episode one of five. Show more

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John McCarthy, talks to Ingrid Betancourt, a French-Columbian politician from a Catholic family, who was held hostage in the Columbian jungle for more than six years Show more

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Speculation and suspicion in Russia; meeting an "accidental jihadi" in Kosovo; Venezuela's gnawing hunger and the sounds of South Africa's historic Rivonia trial Show more

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Some companies in Saudi Arabia are offering to artificially boost the popularity of trends on Twitter. Automated "bot" accounts are used to make a hashtag appear successful. Show more

The Newsday editor, Kevin Silverton answers to listeners Amanda and Catherine, who are outraged by an interviewee describing autism as a “disease”. Show more

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There are all sorts of barriers keeping people from coming into the US. Show more

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A postman, hairdresser and a farmer teach a top Swedish diplomat what it is to be British. Show more

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel is set to form her fourth government after the opposition Social Democrats vote in favour of joining another grand coalition. Show more

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Dominican-American writer Junot Diaz on his novel The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao. Show more

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We hear from actress and producer Margot Robbie on tackling the abuse storyline in her new movie I, Tonya. Show more

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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.

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How do we begin to understand the original intention of ancient art? Show more

Ninety years’ worth of Best Picture winning films under the spotlight. Show more

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The story of the world's only blind female orchestra, surviving in a macho society where classical music is underappreciated. Show more

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The latest from Eastern Ghouta in Syria - we hear from the UN in Damascus Show more

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John McCarthy, talks to Ingrid Betancourt, a French-Columbian politician from a Catholic family, who was held hostage in the Columbian jungle for more than six years Show more

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The revolutionary Chinese healthcare scheme, the ground-breaking US TV show M*A*S*H plus life and death on the Eastern Front in the First World War. Show more

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Two modern-day matchmakers talk to Kim Chakanetsa about how they stay relevant in an age of online dating, and they share their tips for helping singles find love. Show more

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