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Ethiopia was once a byword for hunger and poverty but is now one of Africa's fastest growing economies. Ed Butler reports from Addis Ababa. Show more
Witness History
Child Prisoners of the Japanese
9 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The story of one young American girl held prisoner by the Japanese during WW2. Show more
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More Or Less investigates whether wrestlers are more likely to die young than other athletes and BBC Trending discusses a decision to cull stray dogs in India. Show more
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Elusive drug lord El Chapo; UN interns struggle; Iraq war families threaten to sue.
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Death toll rises after China blasts, deadly truck bomb in Baghdad, migrant crisis on Greek island of Kos. Show more
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Outlook
Albie Sachs: Freedom Fighter to Judge
55 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Albie Sachs was imprisoned, tortured and almost killed for his work opposing apartheid. He was exiled but on his return to South Africa he helped write its new constitution. Show more
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Health Check
Can Tweets Trace Food Poisoning Outbreaks?
28 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Claudia Hammond on why tweeting about your night-long vomiting attack could be good for public health; beating bilharzia in Uganda; and the therapeutic power of music. Show more
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Three women share stories of being abused by their fathers. They talk about the process of rebuilding their lives, about forgiveness and how society views victims of abuse. Show more
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A special essay from Nick Thorpe, on the path which many migrants take across Hungary and Serbia as they try to enter the EU. Are local people growing tired of the traffic? Show more
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Stan Wawrinka has called for action on 'unacceptable' comments made by Nick Kyrgios. Show more
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World Business Report
Greece's Economy Returns to Growth
28 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Greece's economy has returned to growth, expanding 0.8% from April to June. We hear from small business owners in Athens and get analysis from an independent economist. Show more
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Greek parliament debates bailout deal, Pakistan to execute school killers, Kenya limits foreign music. Show more
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Greece austerity debate; President Harding's love child; Tennis insults. Show more
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Opera is expensive and receives large public subsidies. Can that be justified and does it have a future? Peter Day visits top opera houses, a summer festival and pub performers. Show more
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Will Grant takes a ride in Cuba to discover how people get around and whether the thaw in relations with the United States will make any difference to their lives. Show more
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Second night for Tianjin blast survivors, Pakistan school killers to be executed, Comet 67P moves away from sun. Show more
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World Business Report
Greece's Economy Returns to Growth
28 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Greece's economy registers a surprise return to growth, expanding by 0.8% from April to June. Plus, Nestle wins an important ruling from an Indian court over Maggi noodles. Show more
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Greek MPs yet to vote on bailout plan, Zimbabwe skulls to be returned from UK. Show more
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
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Science In Action
Searching for Flight MH370
28 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
Barnacles, sea currents and the search for flight MH370; Ecological worries about Suez Canal extension; Finding clues for captive breeding in Doucs monkey droppings. Show more
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Business Matters
Greek MPs Debate Key Bailout Vote
55 minutes
on BBC World ServiceAvailable for over a year
The proposed third Greek bailout deal involves tax rises and spending cuts in return for a third international bailout of about €85bn (£61bn). Show more
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